Department of State Executive Branch Government United States
Department of State Executive Branch Government United States
The Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy. The Secretary of State is the principal foreign policy advisor to the President of the United States.
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U.S. Department of State - Information about the department, its officials, and foreign affairs activities; also webpages for regular and special programs, consulates, and materials about geography, travel, foreign policy, and related topics.
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Almanac of Policy Issues - Links and background information on U.S. foreign policy and national security issues.
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Independent States of the World - Table of independent states listing both short and long-form names and capitals. Symbols next to names note status of diplomatic relations with the US, whether or not country is a member of the UN, and any changes since last update.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton Address to the Council on Foreign Relations - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York (D) discusses the foreign policy challenges facing the United States, including the war in Iraq, the situation in Afghanistan, IranÂ’'s nuclear ambitions, and how to deal with North Korea.
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Dipnote - Official blog of the U.S. Department of State provides news and information along with Question of the Week, photos and videos.
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Iraq's Hidden Weapons: Failing To Disclose and Disarm - US statement on the position of Iraqi compliance with UN resolution 1441.
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The Avalon Project - A Decade of American Foreign Policy - Key documents in foreign policy from 1941-1949, with an emphasis on the development of the Cold War.
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Foreign Per Diem Rates - Maximum rates of per diem allowances for travel in foreign areas are established by the Secretary of State and apply to all U.S. Government employees and contractors.
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U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs - US policy on current issues in the Middle East. Includes country overviews, press releases, human rights information and tips for travelers.
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Office of the Historian, Bureau of Public Affairs - Publishes the official documentary history of U.S. foreign policy. Archived site from the Clinton Administration includes timelines, records of past ambassadors and Presidential travels, Holocaust-era asset information, and similar materials.
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Condoleezza Rice Online - An independent index of writings by and about Dr Condoleezza Rice, USA Secretary of State
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Bureau of Consular Affairs - Official U.S. government travel portal include news and information about international travel, passports and visas as well as children and family, law and policy.
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Freedom of Information Act Electronic Reading Room - Makes available to the public the Department of State records which have been declassified and released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or other information access programs the Department.
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Foreign Relations of the United States - Several volumes of this Dept. of State series are available online. Detailed information and original documents on U.S. foreign policy from the 1950s-70s.
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US State Department Careers - Learn about foreign and civil service career opportunities. Student and intern opportunities are also featured.
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US-India Friendship - Online resource promoting strong relations between the United States and India. Includes links to current news, records of U.S. Congressional votes related to India, media submission guidelines, official statements, and related links.
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Project Vote Smart - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton - Provides her biography, committee assignments, campaign finances, voting record, issue positions, interest group ratings, speeches and public statements.
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Arms Control and International Security Affairs - Responsible for international agreements on conventional, chemical/biological, and strategic forces, treaty verification and compliance, and supporting ongoing negotiations, policy-making, and interagency implementation efforts.
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US State Department: Digital Diplomacy for Students - Web site for students, featuring the Geographic Learning Module.
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