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The U.S. State Department is responsible for advising the president on U.S. relations with the rest of the world - and for carrying out America's foreign policy. These resources are the best on the Web for exploring and better understanding the work of the U.S. State Department.
Choosing the Next U.S. Secretary of State
One of the most important choices the next president will make is nominating a new secretary of state. Who are the leading possibilities? Take the poll.
Ambassador Richard Holbrooke
Richard Holbrooke is a former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Learn more about his background, education and experience, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Christopher Hill and U.S. Foreign Policy
Christopher Hill is an American diplomat who lead talks on North Korea's nuclear program. Learn more about his background, education, experience, and sweeping influence on U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Passport Problems Cause Travel Headaches
The U.S. State Department explains the delay in processing passport applications. Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--explains.
Profile: Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger was U.S. secretary of state and national security adviser for presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Learn more about his background, education, experience, and sweeping influence on U.S. foreign policy, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell
A A brief profile of former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Zalmay Khalilzad
Zalmay Zhalilzad is U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Learn more about his background, education and experience, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Profile: The U.S. State Department
The U.S. State Department is the foreign ministry of the United States of America. Learn more about its history, leadership, and budget from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Dipnote: The Official U.S. State Department Blog
Dipnote is the official U.S. State Department blog. The authors say it "...offers the public an alternative source to mainstream media for U.S. foreign policy information. This blog offers the opportunity for participants to discuss important foreign policy issues with senior Department officials."
Profile: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
Condoleezza Rice is the 66th U.S. Secretary of State. Learn more about her background, education and experience, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Bye-Bye Bolton?
Ambassador John Bolton's recess appointment as U.S. representative to the United Nations has always been controversial. Now it is set to expire. Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy, has more.
What is "Transformational Diplomacy"?
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is implementing an approach to U.S. foreign policy she calls "transformational diplomacy." Learn more about her plan to change the world, from Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright was the 64th U.S. Secretary of State. Learn more about her background, education and experience, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Profile: Former U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker
James A. Baker was the 61st U.S. Secretary of State. Learn more about his background, education and experience, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
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