U.S. Government
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 00:00
Maritime interceptor fleets, information-sharing mechanisms, regional strategies and human rights were among topics covered by defense, law enforcement and civilian leaders from 20 nations who met in Santo Domingo Jan. 28-30.
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 00:00
Joint Task Force- Bravo's Mobile Surgical Team (MST) completed five surgeries at Hospital Escuela in Tegucigalpa, Honduras during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE).
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 09:14
Mr. President, I thank the Kingdom of Jordan for proposing “War, its Lessons, and the Search for a Permanent Peace” as a topic for Security Council debate. In so doing, you have raised profound questions about the role of accountability, the role of the United Nations, and each of our individual and collective responsibilities in preventing and ending deadly conflict.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 09:02
Advice for U.S. government personnel assigned to duties relating to Africa: The sheer diversity of the continent, approximately three times larger than the United States in both land mass and population, makes it impossible to apply a fixed set of indicators to explain its social, economic, political and security dynamics and challenges.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 05:26
Secretary of State Kerry welcomes the formation of a new Tunisian government following the successful ratification of the country's constitution.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 04:50
Deputy Secretary of State William Burns discusses bilateral relations with Jordan, U.S. coordination on matters related to the Syrian civil war and humanitarian assistance, U.S. relations with Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and developments on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, among other issues.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 04:41
Spokesperson Jen Psaki expresses concern over the freedom of expression, including the rights of journalists, in Egypt. Psaki also addresses developments in the Geneva II Syria peace conference and Secretary of State Kerry's travel plans concerning the Mideast peace talks.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 00:00
Navy section chiefs are U.S. Navy representatives working with the Military Group at U.S. embassies worldwide to coordinate a variety of maritime programs within their host country.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 12:24
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met today with French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to address shared interests and security challenges both nations face and to reinforce the oldest U.S. alliance.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 08:13
So, even as we aggressively pursue terrorist networks – through more targeted efforts and by building the capacity of our foreign partners – America must move off a permanent war footing.