Leigh Hartman
How the U.S. uses trade to deter forced labor
The United States blocks products made with forced labor from entering the country. Learn more about this and other efforts to deter forced labor worldwide.
Turkish American women tackle the challenges of government
Turkish Americans proudly serve in the U.S. government, part of the diverse community that makes U.S. foreign policy so strong.
What is Arctic diplomacy and why does it matter?
The U.S. is working with partners on the Arctic Council to address climate change and the changing environment in the Arctic region.
United States announces worldwide vaccine donations
The United States announced that it will be donating 25 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to COVAX and directly to countries facing pandemic crises.
The Brood X cicadas arrive by the billions
Once every 17 years, billions of cicadas emerge from underground in more than a dozen U.S. states. Learn more about this strange natural wonder.
Africa Day: U.S. partnerships with African nations endure
The United States is a partner with Africa. Learn how America is supporting public health and economic growth in African nations.
Uyghur educators face prison, death in China
The People's Republic of China sentences Uyghur educators to prison as part of a campaign of repression against ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, critics say.
How the U.S. supports workers’ rights around the world
The U.S. fights for the rights of workers worldwide. Learn more about U.S. efforts to improve working conditions in countries around the world.
U.S. rushes to aid India amid dire COVID-19 outbreak
The U.S. is providing emergency aid to India, from ventilators and oxygen to rapid testing kits, to fight India's surge in COVID-19 cases.