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Secretary of State Antony Blinken made remarks about the United States' efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic worldwide. In an event at the State Department, Secretary Blinken announced that…

The Center for Strategic and International Studies held a forum on the global economic and national security implications resulting from the forced migration of refugees due to armed…

Gayle Smith talked about her vision for the government-funded foreign aid agency she leads, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Afterward, she participated in a panel…

USAID Administrator Gayle Smith spoke to reporters about efforts to address drought in Ethiopia, followed by the daily press briefing with John Kirby.

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Heather Higginbottom, and USAID Administrator Gayle Smith briefed reporters and responded to questions on State Department and Agency…

Panelists spoke about foreign aid and assistance programs, focusing on development and relief work in Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia, and Yemen.

A panel discussion was held with Senator Obama’s senior foreign policy advisors during the Democratic Nation Convention. Topics included Senator Obama’s objectives for his first term as President,…

During a multi-part progressive assessment of Senator McCain’s presidential campaign, panelists spoke about his foreign policy agenda. Among the topics they addressed were U.S. Iraq policy,…

The panelists talked about a new study on where the presidential candidates stand on human rights issues and the amount of attention these issues have received during the debates. They…

Charlayne Hunter-Gault was interviewed by Gayle Smith about her book New News Out of Africa: Uncovering Africa’s Renaissance, published by Oxford University Press. Ms. Hunter-Gault argued that there is…

Following opening remarks by survivors of genocide at the second national student leadership conference and call to action for Darfur, panelists talked about ethnic and political violence…

A rally was held on the National Mall before the U.S. Capitol to raise public awareness of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to put public pressure on the administration to take…

The panelists talked about the transfer of sovereignty from the Coalition to Iraq’s interim government. Mr. Podesta described this morning’s closed-door handover from Paul Bremer,…

A panel talked about initiatives for resolving the conflicts in Africa brought about by borders created by the Europeans in the mid-nineteenth century and the difficulties transitioning…

Participants talked about Democratic Party policies toward military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan, future efforts to combat terrorism, promotion of international liberal democracy,…

Howard French talked about his new book, A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa, published by Alfred A. Knopf. Mr. French detailed the Ebola and AIDS epidemics plaguing…

Panelists talked about the current situation in Iraq, as well as the future of that country. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience.

Participants talked about foreign policy in Africa and an upcoming presidential visit to the continent. Among the topics they addressed were levels of aid to the continent, developing the…

Participants talked about President Clinton’s upcoming trip to Nigeria and about the potential for economic growth in the country. Among the issues addressed were the transition to a…

Secretary Albright and others talked about the triumphs and tragedies of Africa. They also speculated upon the future of Africa and its place in the world. Important themes included peace,…