Israel: Foreign Minister Lieberman/U.S. Officials Meetings

Thursday, 26 January 2012, 2:45 pm | US State Department

Question: What is the most recent high-level meeting that Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has had with a senior State Department official? More >>

Reports of U.S. Citizen Kidnapped in Northern Somalia

Thursday, 26 January 2012, 2:43 pm | US State Department

Question: What information does the State Department have regarding Michael Scott Moore, a writer who was reportedly kidnapped in Somalia? Answer: We are aware of news reports that a U.S. citizen has been kidnapped in northern Somalia More >>

Democratic Conditions in Nicaragua

Thursday, 26 January 2012, 2:38 pm | US State Department

The final report of the Organization of American States’ (OAS) election observation mission to Nicaragua supports the democratic aspirations of the Nicaraguan people and expresses many of the concerns we share with regard to the conduct of recent ... More >>

Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman's Travel to Yemen

Thursday, 26 January 2012, 1:50 pm | US State Department

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman traveled to Yemen today, January 25. While there, she met with Vice President Abdo Rabbo Mansour al-Hadi, other senior government officials, Yemeni civil society leaders, youth organizations, ... More >>

Video Remarks to the Yala Young Leaders

Thursday, 26 January 2012, 12:24 pm | US State Department

In 2011, millions of young people across the Middle East stood up to the status quo and demanded change. Today, the Middle East looks drastically different. Armed with conviction and aided by technology, you pushed forward the political, economic, and ... More >>

Near East: Daily Press Briefing - January 25, 2012

Thursday, 26 January 2012, 11:32 am | US State Department

Palestinian Authority President Abbas today in Amman said that the Palestinians will immediately go to negotiations if Israel acknowledges Palestinian borders Do you concur? Do you agree with his request that this is really a reasonable thing to do? ... More >>

Statement by Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues

Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 1:20 pm | US State Department

The following is the text of a statement by Maria Otero, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, and United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, January 24, 2012, More >>

Opening Statement at the Conference on Disarmament

Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 1:11 pm | US State Department

The New START Treaty entered into force on February 5, 2011. Implementation is going well and continues to contribute positively to the U.S.-Russian relationship. The treaty represents a strong foundation for further bilateral reductions and an important ... More >>

Syria: U.S. Citizen Travel to Syria (Taken Question)

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 1:50 pm | US State Department

Question: Do Syrian Americans who visit Syria face the same problems as Iranian Americans who visit Iran, and do we warn people? More >>

On the Sudan - South Sudan Oil Negotiations

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 12:59 pm | US State Department

The U.S. supports the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel’s (AUHIP) Roadmap proposal for an agreement to resolve the current oil crisis and set a timeline for a final oil and financial agreement between Sudan and South Sudan. We urge both countries ... More >>

21st Century Statecraft Month: Digital Engagements Jan 23-27

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 12:01 pm | US State Department

The U.S. Department of State has designated January 2012 as 21st Century Statecraft month. Twenty-first Century Statecraft complements traditional foreign policy by harnessing and adapting the digital networks and technologies of today’s interconnected ... More >>

What would you ask President Obama?

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 11:54 am | US State Department

Monday, January 23, 2012 Tomorrow, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address at 9:00 p.m. ET. During that speech, he’ll lay out his vision for an America where hard work and responsibility are rewarded, where everyone does their ... More >>

Kenya: Confirmation of International Criminal Court Charges

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 11:51 am | US State Department

Today, the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed charges against four Kenyans for their alleged roles related to the deadly violence that swept Kenya following the disputed December 2007 Presidential election. As we have consistently stated, ... More >>

US Welcomes Additional EU Sanctions on Iran

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 11:34 am | US State Department

The following is the text of a joint statement by U.S. Department of State Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Iran sanctions.

We welcome today's decision by the European Union to ban imports of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, freeze the assets of the Iranian central bank, and take additional action against Iran's energy, financial, and transport sectors.

The measures agreed to today by the EU Foreign Affairs Council are another strong More >>

U.S. Assumes Chair of G8 Related Nonproliferation Groups

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 11:02 am | US State Department

As the 2012 G8 Chair, the U.S. has assumed the lead for the three nonproliferation groups that report to the G8: the Nonproliferation Directors Group (NPDG); the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (GP), ... More >>

Briefing on the Keystone XL Pipeline

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 10:34 am | US State Department

MODERATOR: Good afternoon. We’re pleased today to have Assistant Secretary Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, who will discuss the Keystone XL Pipeline project. A reminder that today’s ... More >>

Travel to Israel, West Bank and Tunisia

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 10:12 am | US State Department

Deputy Secretary of State Thomas R Nides and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Neal S. Wolin Travel to Israel, West Bank, and Tunisia More >>

Status of Pakistan Civilian Assistance

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 10:05 am | US State Department

Question: Is civilian assistance still going to Pakistan since the November 26 incident? Answer: The United States remains committed to a strong, mutually respectful relationship with Pakistan. More >>

U.S. Position on the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 10:00 am | US State Department

QUESTION: Does the U.S. take a position on the recent posturing between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falklands? More >>

United States to Engage With Nigeria on Regional Security

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 9:59 am | US State Department

A U.S. delegation co-chaired by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs William Fitzgerald and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Joseph McMillan will meet with Nigerian government officials January 23-24 to discuss regional security ... More >>