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January 1, 2024

Portraits of Diplomacy: 2023

A photographic journey with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.

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In Other News

  • December 28, 2023

    Countering Houthi Maritime Attacks

    The United States calls on the international community to stand firmly against the destabilizing activities of the Houthis and their Iranian backers.
  • December 27, 2023

    Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

    The U.S. is announcing the year’s final package of weapons and equipment for Ukraine.
  • December 26, 2023

    Appointment of Sigrid Kaag

    The U.S. welcomes the appointment of Ms. Sigrid Kaag as Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza.

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Hometown Diplomats

Diplomats come from all corners of the United States. Here, six U.S. diplomats talk about how their hometown vistas, people and values influence them — every day — as they pursue foreign policy goals.

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Countries & Areas

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Mexico

Secretary Blinken and other U.S. officials are sitting at a table with Mexican President Lopez Obrador and other Mexican officials.

Travel to Mexico, December 27, 2023

December 22, 2023

Secretary Blinken Travels to Mexico

December 15, 2023

The U.S. APEC 2023 Host Year Elevated Stakeholder Voices

Photo collage of Private Sector and Stakeholder Engagements during the 2023 U.S. APEC Economic Leaders' Week in San Francisco.
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United Arab Emirates

Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in the UN Climate Conference, COP 28, Leaders Event: Transforming Food Systems in the Face of Climate Change in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 1, 2023. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy)December 1, 2023

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the UN Climate Conference, COP 28, Leaders Event: Transforming Food Systems in the Face of Climate Change

December 15, 2023

U.S. Department of State Leads Successful U.S. Delegation to World Radiocommunication Conference in Dubai

December 5, 2023

The United States Announces Key Measures to Jump Start Deployments of Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems and to Secure Nuclear Fuel Supply Chains, Accelerating the Contribution of Nuclear Energy to Net Zero Goals

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Israel

Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, November 30, 2023. (Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy)November 30, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

December 22, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant

December 20, 2023

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Press Availability

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Policy Issues

Climate and Environment

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December 28, 2023

2023 in Review: A Year of Progress for Oceans, the Environment, and Science

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December 20, 2023

Strengthening Climate Security Through Enhanced Security Sector Governance

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Global Health

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PEPFAR World AIDS Day 2023

December 7, 2023

Economic Health Dialogue of the Americas Advances Through a Strategic Summit in Uruguay

December 6, 2023

Remarks at the Economic Health Dialogue of the Americas Strategic Summit

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Countering Terrorism

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Country Reports on Terrorism 2022

December 13, 2023

First Counter-Drone FVEY Policy Forum Workshop Furthers Cooperation in Countering Emerging Technology Threats

Participants in the Counter-Drone FVEY Policy Forum Workshop pose for a group photo in front of the flags of their countries.
December 6, 2023

Progress in Repatriations: How Foreign Assistance Is Addressing the Humanitarian and Security Crises in Northeast Syria: Part 2 of 2

Provincial Internal Security Forces – Hasakah prison guards stand in northeastern Syria.
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