U.S. bolsters commitment to the nations of the Mekong region
The United States is strengthening its commitment to the countries of the Mekong River basin, focusing on water management, transnational crime and health.
U.S. helps developing countries to help themselves
Learn how the United States' foreign aid mission promotes U.S. values while supporting partner countries' paths to self-sufficiency.
China’s construction companies sow chaos worldwide
A state-owned construction firm is spearheading the PRC's aggression in the South China Sea and driving its economic abuses around the world.
China’s economic blitzkrieg
The Chinese Communist Party is leveraging its economic power to exert influence around the globe and to try to make the world safe for dictatorship.
Soil researcher wins World Food Prize
Rattan Lal, a professor at The Ohio State University, received the 2020 World Food Prize for his career addressing food security and soil health.
Agricultural biotech makes farms more productive
Learn how using genetically modified crops increases farmers' production and profits while reducing the need for pesticides.
Iran struggles with economy broken by regime failures
The Iranian regime's mismanagement left its economy vulnerable to COVID-19. See how the regime is struggling to keep the economy afloat.
How USAID helps mothers around the world
USAID is providing $130 million to develop an initiative that will support maternal and child health care around the world.
Alumni of U.S. leadership programs give back on COVID-19
These State Department program alumni are giving back to their communities in different ways during the coronavirus outbreak.