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The importance of the U.N. Black Sea Grain Initiative

Learn about an initiative brokered by Türkiye and the United Nations last July between Ukraine and Russia and why it should continue.
Children holding U.S. and South Korean flags (© Andrew Harnik/AP)

Timeline of U.S.-Republic of Korea relations

The U.S. led the U.N. coalition that stopped the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's invasion of the Republic of Korea in 1950 and helps defend it today.
Close-up grain growing in field (USAID AGRO/Sodel Vladyslav)

More Ukrainian grain delivered worldwide via U.N. deal

Over 65% of Ukrainian wheat exported through a U.N. initiative reached developing countries as of March. Learn more about the deal.
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Here’s the real value in intellectual property rights

What is intellectual property law and how does the United States work to uphold it in its courts? Learn more about its importance here.
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U.S. funds will boost global semiconductor supplies, secure info tech

Learn how money from the CHIPS Act will help the State Department improve global supply chains and secure the global Internet.
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Africa, U.S. partnerships fight hunger

Learn how the U.S. works with partners in Africa to find local solutions to improve the region’s food supply.
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Indian American CEOs exemplify countries’ shared ambitions

Numerous Indian Americans came to the U.S. as students before going on to lead major U.S. tech firms. Learn more about their contributions.
رسم توضيحي لامرأة حول عنقها العلم الأوكراني وعلى رأسها تاج من الزهور (State Dept./D. Thompson)

United with Ukraine [October–December 2022]

Check out our latest coverage of the developments in Ukraine and the U.S. response. This article will be updated on a rolling basis.
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A new era of U.S.-Africa partnerships

Learn about some of the initiatives resulting from the December 13–15 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit hosted by President Biden.