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U.S. Department of State Concludes Settlement Resolving Export Violations by VTA Telecom Corporation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
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.
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Singapore
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
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.
House Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Modernizing U.S. Arms Exports and a Stronger AUKUS A/S Jessica Lewis
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
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.
U.S. Peacekeeping Capacity Building Assistance
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
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.
The United States and Papua New Guinea Sign New Defense Cooperation Agreement and an Agreement Concerning Counter Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity Operations
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
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.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Defense Cooperation Agreement and Shiprider Signing Ceremony
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
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.
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
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.
Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Jun 14, 2023
The United States continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, whose enduring courage and solidarity inspires the world.
Proceedings of the 2023 U.S.-Ukraine Cyber Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The United States and Ukraine met on June 1, 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia to re-convene the U.S.-Ukraine Cyber Dialogue, an annual discussion on cyber policy issues.
Ambassador at Large Fick’s Travel to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
From June 5 to 9, Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy (CDP) Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia for meetings with government and industry leaders, as well as members of civil society.
U.S. and ROK Agencies Cybersecurity Alert: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Social Engineering Campaigns Targeting Think Tanks, Academia, and News Media
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Today the U.S. Department of State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Security Agency together with partners from the Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Police Agency, and National Intelligence Service are releasing a Cybersecurity Advisory on social engineering and hacking threats posed by the DPRK cyber group known as Kimsuky.
Joint U.S.-ROK Symposium on Countering DPRK Sanctions Evasion Involving DPRK IT Workers
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK) will co-host a U.S.
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Lewis Travels to Singapore
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
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.
House Committee on Foreign Affairs Hearing: Modernizing U.S. Arms Exports and a Stronger AUKUS A/S Jessica Lewis
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Meeks, Honorable Members of the Committee.
U.S. Peacekeeping Capacity Building Assistance
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
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.
Renewal of the Charter for the Secretary’s International Security Advisory Board
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The Department announced today the renewal of the charter for the Secretary’s International Security Advisory Board (ISAB).
U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty.
U.S. Countermeasures in Response to Russia’s Violations of the New START Treaty
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START Treaty. Consistent with that commitment, the United States has adopted lawful countermeasures in response to the Russian Federation’s ongoing violations of the New START Treaty.
Russian Noncompliance with and Invalid Suspension of the New START Treaty
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Russia’s noncompliance with the New START Treaty, and its claimed suspension of the treaty, are irresponsible and unlawful.
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
From May 30 – June 6, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart will travel to the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia.