Responsible for international agreements on conventional, chemical/biological, and strategic forces, treaty verification and compliance, and supporting ongoing negotiations, policy-making, and interagency implementation efforts.

Information grouped by geographic region, then by individual country.

Passport, visa, and international travel warning information.

Maximum rates of per diem allowances for travel in foreign areas are established by the Secretary of State and apply to all U.S. Government employees and contractors.

Makes available to the public the Department of State records which have been declassified and released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or other information access programs the Department.

Table of independent states listing both short and long-form names and capitals. Symbols next to names note status of diplomatic relations with the US, whether or not country is a member of the UN, and any changes since last update.

US statement on the position of Iraqi compliance with UN resolution 1441.

Publishes the official documentary history of U.S. foreign policy. Archived site from the Clinton Administration includes timelines, records of past ambassadors and Presidential travels, Holocaust-era asset information, and similar materials.

Established in 1985 by the U.S. Department of State to foster the exchange of security related information between the U.S. Government and American private sector operating abroad. Travel warnings and public announcements.

Advises the President, Secretary of State, other bureaus in the Department of State, and other departments and agencies within the U.S. Government on the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime.

Issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, that travel to a certain country poses a risk to American citizens.

Information about the department, its officials, and foreign affairs activities; also webpages for regular and special programs, consulates, and materials about geography, travel, foreign policy, and related topics.

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