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Press Conference in Bahrain

Secretary Clinton (Dec. 3): "As we know, the challenges of democratic governance do not end with elections. But I am impressed by the commitment that the government has to the democratic path that Bahrain is walking on." Full Text» Trip Page»

Date: 12/03/2010 Description: Secretary Clinton speaks at a press conference Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 in Manama, Bahrain.  © AP Image

International Day Of Persons With Disabilities

Ambassador Verveer (Dec. 3): "Estimates say that one in ten people in the world lives with one or more disabilities. For 650 million people disability is not merely a term, it is a determinant of their quality of life." Full Text»  More»

First American High-Tech Outreach Center

Under Secretary McHale (Dec. 1): "I am happy to report to you this evening that we have chosen Indonesia to launch what we hope will be the first of a new generation of American cultural centers." Full Text»

Date: 12/01/2010 Description: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale and Indonesia's Deputy Minister for Youth Empowerment, Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs, Professor Dr. Alfitra Salamm cut the ribbon at the reception of @america Center on December 2, 2010. [Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Jakarta] - State Dept Image

In Other News

New START

Assistant Secretary Gottemoeller (Nov. 30): "Our inspectors are poised to resume their important work, but they can only do so after the New START Treaty—now awaiting a Senate vote to approve ratification—enters into force." Full Text» New START»

OSCE Intervention

Secretary Clinton (Dec. 1) : "[W]e have the opportunity, if we seize it, to reconnect today’s organization with the history-making spirit of Helsinki and carry it forward into the 21st century." Full Text» Video»  More»

Release of Confidential Documents

Secretary Clinton (Nov. 29): "In addition to endangering particular individuals, disclosures like these tear at the fabric of the proper function of responsible government." Full Text» Ambassador Rice's Remarks» FPC Briefing: WikiLeaks»

State Alumni of the Month: Hala Galal El Sayed Mohamed, Filmmaker

Dec. 1: Mohamed founded SEMAT, a grassroots nonprofit working to produce independent films, train young people on how the cinema industry works, and develop alternatives to mainstream Egyptian cinema. Full Text»

Renewal Out of Ruin: Saving Lives and Building Capacity in Fragile and Failed States

Assistant Secretary Schwartz (Nov. 30): "[P]rotecting the most vulnerable must be at the core of our work. This is our mission."  Full Text»

World AIDS Day 2010

Secretary Clinton (Dec. 1): "On World AIDS Day, we take time to remember those who have been lost to this devastating disease, and recommit ourselves to saving as many lives as we can, now and in the future."  Full Statement»

U.S. and Uzbekistan Sign Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement

Dec. 2: The Science and Technology Agreement highlights our shared commitment to expanding that collaboration and to making scientific cooperation a priority in our bilateral relationship. Full Text» More»

Why Renewing START Is Needed

Assistant Secretary Crowley (Dec. 3): "Sunday will mark one full year since the original START Treaty expired. New START not only restores an effective verification regime, but the treaty also continues the trend of making modest reductions in U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear arsenals."  Full Text» National Security Imperative»

Features

Date: 11/20/2010 Description: ExchangesConnect Photo Contest Logo © AP Image
Postcards From Home

Enter the ExchangesConnect Photo Contest by Dec. 17 for a chance to win prizes. The community hosts discussions about international exchange programs.  More»

Date: 12/01/2010 Description: U.S. Ambassador James B. Cunningham (right) and Israeli Minister of Transportation Yisrael Katz sign the U.S.-Israel Open Skies Agreement on December 1, 2010 in Tel Aviv. © Sasson Tiram Photography Ltd
State @ Work

U.S. Ambassador James B. Cunningham and Israeli Minister of Transportation Yisrael Katz sign the Open Skies Agreement in Tel Aviv. More»

Description: Doors to Diplomacy website contest. © State Dept Photo
Doors to Diplomacy

Doors to Diplomacy recognizes the student-created Web projects that best teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. More»

Date: 06/09/2010 Description: Going Mobile: Stay in Touch With the U.S. Department of State logo - State Dept Image
mobile state.gov
Get the latest foreign policy information by pointing the browser on your BlackBerry, iPhone, or other hand-held device to m.state.govMore»
Date: 04/07/2010 Description: Cover of the State Department's April 7, 2010 Open Government Plan - State Dept Image
Open Government
The State Department is committed to sharing information with the public about the diplomatic work we conduct. Open Government Plan»
Date: 03/15/2010 Location: Washington Description: Opinion_space logo - State Dept Image
Opinion Space
The U.S. Department of State is interested in your perspectives and input on a series of important foreign policy questions.  More»
Date: 2010 Description: Workers continue restoration efforts at Qala Ikhtyaruddin, the 15th-century citadel of Herat, Afghanistan.  - State Dept Image
Cultural Preservation
A Cultural Preservation grant supports restoration of Qala Ikhtyaruddin, a 15th-century citadel in Afghanistan. Secretary's Message» More»
 Description: Students gather together to pose for camera. State Department photo
Fulbright Program Enriches Students
Learn about foreign cultures while sharing U.S. views and values. 7th Alumni Conference» Fulbrighters in DC»
Date: 02/26/2010 Description: Photo of a group of exchange program participants, ECA Bureau. - State Dept Image
Educational and Cultural Exchanges
The ECA Bureau works to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries.