U.S. Department of State Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
Recent News About U.S. Department of State Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
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U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine
The United States, our allies, and our partners worldwide are united in support of Ukraine in response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine.
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Use of Presidential Drawdown Authority for Military Assistance for Ukraine
The use of the Presidential Drawdown Authority to direct a drawdown to provide military assistance under section 506(a)
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U.S. Department of State Debars Ten Persons for Violating or Conspiring to Violate the Arms Export Control Act
On June 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of State published in the Federal Register a notice of ten persons statutorily debarred for having been convicted of violating, or conspiring to violate, the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751, et seq.).
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Securing International Airspace Through U.S.-funded Training Programs
Illicitly proliferated Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, or All-purpose Tactical Guided Missiles (ATGMs), continue to pose risks to international skies.
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U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty
The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty.
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U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty
The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty.
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Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
Russia is continuing to wage a brutal and unprovoked war against Ukraine.
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U.S. Department of State Concludes Settlement Resolving Export Violations by VTA Telecom Corporation
The U.S. Department of State has concluded an administrative settlement with VTA Telecom Corporation, to resolve six violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130.
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Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Singapore
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis travels to Singapore June 1-4, as part of a delegation of senior U.S. officials taking part in the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual intergovernmental regional security conference sponsored by the International Institute of Strategic Studies.
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House Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Modernizing U.S. Arms Exports and a Stronger AUKUS A/S Jessica Lewis
Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you all today. I’m excited to talk to you about the role of the State Department in realizing AUKUS, one of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key national security and foreign policy initiatives.
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U.S. Peacekeeping Capacity Building Assistance
The Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs manages the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI), the premier U.S. security assistance program focused on building international peacekeeping capacity.
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The United States and Papua New Guinea Sign New Defense Cooperation Agreement and an Agreement Concerning Counter Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity Operations
On May 22, 2023, the United States and Papua New Guinea concluded a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and an Agreement Concerning Counter Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity Operations.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Defense Cooperation Agreement and Shiprider Signing Ceremony
Well, thank you very much, everyone. And I have to say I’m very tempted to say, “What the prime minister said,” and leave it at that because I could not and cannot say it more eloquently than he just has.
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Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
President Biden and President Zelenskyy met today at the G7 meeting in Hiroshima, Japan to reaffirm that that the United States will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners as they defend themselves from Russia’s war of aggression.
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Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
The United States continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, whose enduring courage and solidarity inspires the world.
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Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Singapore
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis travels to Singapore June 1-4, as part of a delegation of senior U.S. officials taking part in the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual intergovernmental regional security conference sponsored by the International Institute of Strategic Studies.
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House Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Modernizing U.S. Arms Exports and a Stronger AUKUS A/S Jessica Lewis
Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Meeks, Honorable Members of the Committee.
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U.S. Peacekeeping Capacity Building Assistance
The Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs manages the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI), the premier U.S. security assistance program focused on building international peacekeeping capacity.
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Renewal of the Charter for the Secretary’s International Security Advisory Board
The Department announced today the renewal of the charter for the Secretary’s International Security Advisory Board (ISAB).
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U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty
The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty.