International Security
New U.S. restrictions seek to deter China’s abuses
The U.S. is imposing restrictions against Chinese officials and companies for supporting the regime's rights abuses, technology theft and other misconduct.
U.S. acts to protect investors from Beijing’s military fundraising
The U.S. is blocking Chinese firms that support China's military from raising funds on stock exchanges in the United States.
The Iranian regime’s 40-year campaign of assassinations
Since the 1979 revolution Iran has plotted assassinations and bombings against diplomats and dissidents. See some of Iran's campaign of violence.
Pompeo urges U.S. colleges to defend academic freedom
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo urged U.S. universities to protect academic freedom from the Chinese Communist Party's attempts to undermine it.
Beijing’s military aggression [video]
China's military aggression puts the world at risk and raises the threat of violent conflict from the Himalayas to the South China Sea.
Local staff members of U.S. Embassy recognized as heroes
Badye and Hella Ladhari were locally employed U.S. Embassy staff members in Tunis when violent protests threatened the embassy September 14, 2012.
Creating meaningful exchanges with leaders around the world
The State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program is celebrating 80 years of bringing leaders from around the world to the U.S.
China’s manipulation of international organizations
Chinese Communist Party officials subvert international organizations to support the party's priorities and evade criticism for China's human rights abuses.
The Dayton Accords: 25 years of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The United States helped end a bloody war in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a peace agreement reached in Dayton, Ohio, 25 years ago.