Hong Kong’s Declining Rule of Law
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to erode Hong Kong’s judicial independence and the rule of law. This past year, PRC and Hong Kong authorities have further criminalized dissent,…
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken at an Event Thanking Members of the State Department Workforce Who Helped Welcome 222 Political Prisoners from Nicaragua
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, this is really a moment to just drop the mic and leave because – (laughter) – a few things I wanted to share with all of you,…
Travel Smart from the Start
The U.S. Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens traveling and living overseas. As more U.S. citizens travel abroad – for family…
Intent to Open U.S. Embassy Port Vila, Republic of Vanuatu
To further strengthen the bilateral relationship, the U.S. Department of State has conveyed the U.S. intent to the Ni-Vanuatu Government to open an embassy in the Republic of Vanuatu, subject…
Trump Named Hero of the Month by National Veterans Group on Day of Arraignment by Veterans for America First
Veterans for America First, aka Veterans for Trump, name the former President hero of the month April 2023, announced VFAF President Stan Fitzgerald. ...
Second Meeting of the Countering Transnational Terrorism Forum
The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Justice convened the second meeting of the Countering Transnational Terrorism Forum (CTTF) at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in…
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met today in Washington with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown. The two…
Announcing the Global Youth Democracy Network: Fostering a New Generation of Democratic Leaders
Integrating the voices of young people is critical to sustaining strong democracies. Including youth perspectives into our decision-making helps foster resilient, prosperous, and secure democratic systems. With more than half…
Day 402: war diaries w/Former Advisor to Ukraine President, Intel Officer @arestovych & #Feygin
There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Session On “Advancing Democracy and Internet Freedom in a Digital Age” Summit for Democracy
MS MESERVE: Thank you, Secretary Blinken. To build a more rights-respecting future, it’s clear that democracies need to define an affirmative vision for how technology can promote democracy. Our first…