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Forum for the Future

Deputy Secretary Burns (Dec. 13): "...we have seen democratic breakthroughs; idealism and courage that changed the course of nations; and acts of common humanity that touched the world’s conscience. There has been enormous progress." Full Text»

Date: 12/13/2012 Description: Tunisia's President Moncef Marzouki, right, speaks with William Burns, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, at the Carthage presidential palace in Tunis. (AP Photo/Hassene Dridi) © AP Image

Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Secretary Clinton (Dec. 12): "I am delighted to send greetings to each of you as you come together to find new ways to help entrepreneurs and young people bring their ideas to life." Full Text» Media Note» More»

Name the State Department Blog

The U.S. Department of State is in the process of revamping the Department’s official blog. Choose the name of the blog by voting here. More»

Date: 12/07/2012 Description: The Bureau of Public Affairs expands the reach of U.S. foreign policy through new media and web-based communication technology, including the blog. - State Dept Image

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Bolivia

Spokesperson Nuland (Dec. 13): "We have repeatedly urged the Bolivian Government to ensure a fair, transparent, and prompt judicial processing of Mr. Ostreicher’s case. And we continue to visit him regularly." Full Text»

Friends of the Syrian People

Deputy Secretary Burns (Dec. 12): "The international community and the Friends of the Syrian People must do all we can to hasten this process and lay the groundwork for a peaceful, democratic future for Syria." Full Text» Humanitarian Assistance» More»

Violence Against Women in Afghanistan

Secretary Clinton (Dec. 12): "The United States joins the government of Afghanistan in strongly condemning the murder of Najia Sediqi, who was killed in a drive-by shooting Monday morning." Full Text»

2012 Best Places To Work in the Federal Government

Dec. 13: Department of State has once again ranked in the top 10, placing 3rd overall among the 19 large Federal agencies. Full Text»

Increasing Sanctions Against Iranian Nuclear Proliferation Networks

Dec. 13: The Secretaries of State and Treasury have imposed sanctions on seven Iranian private sector companies and five individuals for proliferating weapons of mass destruction pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382. Full Text»

New Open Skies Agreements

Dec. 12: Delegations representing the Republic of Yemen and the Seychelles initialed texts of Open Skies Agreements with U.S. representatives. Yemen» Seychelles»

Features

Date: 11/15/2011 Description: "Serving Abroad...Through Their Eyes"  - State Dept Image
Serving Abroad...Through Their Eyes

Military, Civil and Foreign Service personnel submitted photographs illustrating their lives while serving abroad. Photo Gallery»

Date: 12/01/2012 Description: State Department recruiter speaks to interested applicant. (State Magazine, Dec 2012) - State Dept Image
Workforce Diversity

Every year recruiters attempt to visit all 50 states to reach a more geographically diverse applicant pool. More»

Date: 07/05/2012 Description: Screenshot of MyStateDepartment v1.1. - State Dept Image
My State Department

Stay on top of your favorite topics with My State DepartmentMore»

Date: 10/31/2012 Description: The Great Seal. - State Dept Image
E-Government

The State Department is developing and continuing to enhance several website features to improve customer service. Read how»

Date: 09/13/2012 Description: Members of the International Security Advisory Board (ISAB), chaired by former Secretary of Defense William Perry, meet with Acting Under Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC, on September 13, 2012.  - State Dept Image
State @ Work

Members of the International Security Advisory Board (ISAB), meet with Acting Under Secretary Rose Gottemoeller at the Department of State. More»

Date: 02/09/2011 Description: QR Code for m.state.gov - State Dept Image
state.gov for Mobile

Get foreign policy information on your handheld device by scanning in the above QR code or visiting m.state.govOther Government apps»

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