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Art in Embassies Creates vital cross-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding through the visual arts and dynamic artist exchanges.
Gender-Sensitive Indicators for Early Warning of Violence and Conflict: A Global Framework More than two decades of empirical and peer-reviewed research show evidence that there are links between gender inequality and risks of conflict and instability.
LGBTQI+ in Foreign Affairs Virtual Event - YouTube (1 hour 13 mins)
U.S.-PRC Counternarcotics Working Group Progress on Illicit Synthetic Drugs Including Fentanyl (August 6, 2024)
Promoting Accountability for Gross Violations of Human Rights and Actions Undermining Peace, Security, and Stability in the West Bank (July 17, 2024)
The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sign Framework Agreement for Space Cooperation (July 16, 2024)
The Department of State (DOS) plays the lead role in developing and implementing the President’s foreign policy. Major responsibilities include United States representation abroad, foreign assistance, foreign military training programs, countering international crime, and a wide assortment of services to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals seeking entrance to the United States. The U.S. maintains diplomatic relations with approximately 180 countries — each posted by civilian U.S. Foreign Service employees — as well as with international organizations.
Agency Financial Reports The U.S. Department of State’s AFR provides an overview of the financial and performance data to help Congress, the President, and the public assess the stewardship over the resources entrusted to the DOS.
Business The Industry Liaison Program and the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization aim to provide with an easy and efficient process to learn about strategic goals and needs.
Countries and Areas Covered by various Bureaus within the DOS.
Department Reports and Publications
Facilities and Jurisdiction (as of April 2021)
International Law Digest 2022 is the most current volume.
ISN Key Topics Range from Civil Nuclear and Clean Energy Initiatives, Disarming Disinformation, Fighting Nuclear Terrorism, Pacific Security Maritime Exchange, and more.
National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the NMAD tells the story of the history, practice, and challenges of American Diplomacy.
Office of the Historian Is staffed by professional historians who are experts in the history of U.S. foreign policy and the Department of State and possess research experience in classified and unclassified government records.
U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Since 2003, PEPFAR has invested over $100 billion in the global HIV/AIDS response. Through PEPFAR, 25 million lives have been saved globally.
Policy Issues Look at issues such as Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Climate and Environment, Combating Drugs and Crime, Global Health, Global Women's issues, and many more.
Secretary of State's International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award Recognizes women from around the world who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equity and equality, and the empowerment of women and girls, in all their diversity, and more, often at great personal risk and sacrifice.
Student Resources Opportunities for interns and fellows.
Travel Resources Emergency information and resources.
Visa Resources The type of visa you must obtain is defined by U.S. immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel.
The Secretary of State Homepage
Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy Leads and coordinates the Department’s work on strengthening global health security to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
Bureau of Intelligence and Research The mission is to communicate objective intelligence that will advance U.S. Diplomacy to ensure peace and prosperity.
Bureau of Legislative Affairs Coordinates all legislative activity for the DOS and serves as the departments connection to Congress and advices the Secretary.
Counselor of the Department Serves under the Secretary as a special advisor and consultant. The Counselor also conducts special international negotiations and consultations.
Office of Civil Rights Manages the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion The mission is to advance national security by building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible State Department.
Office of Global Women's Issues The mission is to promote the rights and empowerment of women and girls globally through U.S. foreign policy.
Office of the Chief of Protocol Seeks to create an environment for successful diplomacy in order to advance foreign policy goals of the U.S.
Office of the Legal Adviser The mission is to provide legal advice on all issues, domestic and international, that comes from the DOS.
Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Leads and partners with an inclusive coalition of government and private sector organizations to secure the freedom of U.S. national hostages and wrongful detainees held abroad, support their families, and end the practice of hostage diplomacy.
Office of U.S. Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Leads and coordinates the advancement of strategic infrastructure and and investment in low-income countries.
Office of the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Is charged with leading U.S. diplomacy to address the climate crisis.
Homepage Leads the interagency policy process on nonproliferation and manages global U.S. security in the areas of arms control, regional security and defense relations.
Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability (ADS) Is responsible for diplomatic efforts to increase stability, reduce the risk of unintentional escalation, and prevent conflict.
Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) Prevents and rolls back the spread of WMD, protects U.S. technology and promotes peaceful uses of nuclear energy, science, and technology.
Bureau of the Political-Military Affairs (PM) Is the Department of State's principal link to the Department of Defense. The PM Bureau provides policy direction in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations, defense strategy and plans, and defense trade.
Homepage The Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights leads Department efforts to prevent and counter threats to civilian security.
Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) The mission is to lead with the formulation and implementation of U.S. conflict prevention and stabilization strategies, policies, and programs.
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Helps to promote accountability, uphold international labor standards and advance the rights of members of marginalized racial, ethnic, religious communities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) works to keep Americans safe by countering crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad.
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Is the humanitarian bureau of the State Department.
Office of Global Criminal Justice Advices on issues related to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) Monitors religiously motivated abuses, harassment, and discrimination worldwide, and recommend, develop, and implement policies and programs to address these concerns.
Office of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism (SEAS) Develops and implements policies and projects to support efforts to combat antisemitism.
Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Coordinates U.S. government policies, programs, and projects concerning Tibetan issues.
Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Leads the Department’s global efforts to combat human trafficking through the prosecution of traffickers, the protection of victims, and the prevention of human trafficking.
Homepage The Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment leads the State Department’s efforts to develop and implement international policies related to economic growth, energy, agriculture, the ocean, the environment, and science and technology.
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) Creates jobs at home, boosts economic opportunities overseas, and makes America more secure.
Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Leads efforts to develop and execute international energy policy through diplomatic and programmatic engagement.
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Provides American leadership, diplomacy, and scientific cooperation to conserve and protect the global environment, ocean, and space for the prosperity, peace, and security of this and future generations.
Office of Global Food Security Leads and coordinates U.S. diplomatic engagement on food systems, food security, and nutrition.
Office of Global Partnerships (GP) The mission is to advance top foreign policy priorities through private sector engagement and public-private partnerships.
Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) The mission has three parts: strategic advice, capacity building, and outreach.
Office of the Science and Technology Advisor (STI) The mission is to anticipate the foreign policy impacts of scientific research, discoveries, development, and innovations.
Subnational Diplomacy Unit Aims to bring the benefits of U.S. foreign policy, such as jobs, investments, innovative solutions, and international experiences, to the local and state level.
Homepage Is the Department official responsible for implementing the President's Management Agenda (PMA). The PMA is a set of management initiatives designed to make government more citizen-centered, effective, and efficient.
Bureau of Administration Provides support programs to the DOS and U.S. embassies and consulates.
Bureau of Budget and Planning (BP) Carries out the principal responsibilities of preparing and submitting budget requests, managing the operational resource requirements, and ensuring that planning and performance management is synched with the resource requirements.
Bureau of Consular Affairs The highest priority is to protect the lives and serve the interests of U.S. citizens abroad.
Bureau of Diplomatic Security The mission is to lead worldwide security and law enforcement efforts to advance U.S. foreign policy and safeguard national security interests.
Bureau of Diplomatic Technology The is to create an interconnected, secure, and informed Department through the prioritized, secure, and innovative application of IT resources.
Bureau of Global Talent Management Leads the recruitment, assignment, and career development processes to build an engaged and effective workforce.
Bureau of Medical Services The mission is to promote and safeguard the health and well-being of America's diplomatic community and to facilitate the diplomatic efforts of the DOS.
Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) The mission is to provide the most effective facilities for United States diplomacy abroad.
Bureau of the Comptroller and Global financial Services The mission is to provide an accountable, efficient and transparent financial management platform that furthers the U.S. government’s and DOS global foreign affairs mission.
Foreign Service Institute (FSI) The emission is to provide high-quality, innovative training, and resources to empower foreign affairs professionals.
Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) Has four missions: employment of reciprocity, regulation of the activities of foreign missions, protection of the U.S. public from abuses of privileges and immunities by members of the foreign missions, and provision of service and assistance to the foreign mission community in the U.S.
Office of Management Strategy and Solutions (M/SS) Catalyzes strategic insights and solutions to help improve the management platform and advance foreign policy goals.
Homepage Serves as the day-to-day manager of overall regional and bilateral policy issues, and oversees the bureaus for Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, the Near East, South and Central Asia, the Western Hemisphere, and International Organizations.
Bureau of African Affairs Is focused on the development and management of U.S. policy concerning the African continent.
Bureau of Counterterrorism The mission is to promote U.S. national security by taking a leading role in developing coordinated strategies and approaches to defeat terrorism abroad and securing the counterterrorism cooperation of international partners.
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs The mission is to advance an Indo-Pacific that is free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient.
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Develops and implements U.S. foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia.
Bureau of International Organization Affairs Develops and implements U.S. policy at the United Nations and in a wide range of other multilateral organizations.
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Leads U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa region through carefully administered diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance that advances the interests, safety, and economic prosperity of the American people.
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Through diplomacy, advocacy, assistance, and learning from the past this department advances the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity.
Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Is dedicated to helping keep Americans safe and increasing our economic prosperity.
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Designs and implements educational, professional, and cultural exchange and other programs that create and sustain the mutual understanding with other countries necessary to advancing United States foreign policy goals.
Bureau of Global Public Affairs (GPA) The mission is to serve the American people by effectively communicating U.S. foreign policy priorities and the importance of diplomacy to American audiences.
Global Engagement Center The mission is to direct, lead, synchronize, integrate, and coordinate U.S. Federal Government efforts to recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign state and non-state propaganda and disinformation efforts aimed at undermining or influencing the policies, security, or stability of the United States, its allies, and partner nations.
Office of Global Youth Issues Serves as principal public representative on youth issues.
Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources (R/PPR) Provides long-term strategic planning and performance measurement capability for public diplomacy and public affairs programs.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken's Remarks at an International Women's Day Reception - March 8, 2024 (30 mins)
Secretary Antony J. Blinken's Video Remarks at U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Event - March 8, 2024 (3 mins)
Press Statement on Transgender Day of Visibility March 31st, 2024
U.S Department of State - YouTube
Washington Foreign Press Center Briefing on Women in Politics - YouTube (32 mins)