U.S. Department of State: Recent Episodes
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U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert has a conversation with Holocaust Survivor Zygmunt Rolat and Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Thomas Yazdgerdi.
State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert holds a conversation with Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Manisha Singh. Assistant Secretary Singh outlines her policy goals for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs.
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Heather Nauert has a candid discussion with the producers of the Oscar nominated documentary Last Men in Aleppo.
State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert holds a conversation with Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security Mike Evanoff, who discusses the role of Diplomatic Security around the globe and its significance he also provides a readout of his trip to South Korea during the Winter Olympics where he served as the lead State Department Diplomatic Security official who organized efforts to protect U.S. athletes and others.
State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert holds a conversation with Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan about his recent trip to Germany, Italy, Ukraine, Latvia, and Belgium. Deputy Secretary Sullivan provides a readout of his travel to the region and discussed U.S. cooperation with European nations on shared security challenges.
State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert holds a conversation with Acting Director of the U.S. Diplomacy Center Olive Sampson and the Center’s Public Historian Alison Mann about the future museum and educational center devoted to telling the story of American Diplomacy. In recognition of African American History Month, they also discussed Ebenezer Bassett, the country’s first African American diplomat, and Frederick Douglass on the occasion of his bicentennial.
State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert holds a conversation with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Francisco Palmieri about Secretary Tillerson’s recent trip to Latin America and the Caribbean and on U.S. priorities for cooperation with the Americas on important issues, including Venezuela.
Senior Foreign Service Officer Don Jacobson and Advisor for Diversity & Inclusion May Baptista by U.S. Department of State
Meet Don Yamamoto, a Senior Vice President at the National Defense University. He served as U.S. Ambassador and Head of Mission to a number of African countries. Ambassador Yamamoto entered the Foreign Service in 1980. Former assignments include U.S. Embassy Beijing as Ambassador's staff aide and Human Rights Officer during the Tiananmen Square demonstrations in 1989; Japan as Principal Officer of the Fukuoka Consulate; and Eritrea as Charge d'Affaires at U.S. Embassy Asmara in the Horn of Africa.
Mario Crifo, Spokesperson for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, participates in a conversation with Malini Subramaniam, an Indian freelance journalist on international press freedom. This series will aim to spotlight different individuals who are engaging in meaningful human rights work around the world. Join the conversation using the hashtag #HumanRightsHeroes.
Full transcript: http://go.usa.gov/x8pbZ
Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, William R. Brownfield participates in an interview discussing the relationship between corruption and violent extremism. This audio series aims to bring together leading experts to discuss the progress being made in the international community to counter violent extremism.
U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Peter J. Hotez discusses the impact of diseases on the global community.
Dr. Diane Moore discusses religious literacy and general assumptions about religion in the world of diplomacy with U.S. Special Representative Shaun Casey. The series will aim to bring awareness about the role of religion in U.S. foreign policy efforts, and will address common misconceptions about religion in the world of diplomacy. Join the conversation using the hashtag: #ReligionandDiplomacy.
Listen to Jean Freedberg from the Human Rights Campaign and Wesley Reisser from the Bureau of International Organization Affairs at the U.S. Department of State discuss how the U.S. works through the UN System to promote human rights of all people regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
U.S. Special Representative for Religion and Global Affairs, Shaun Casey discusses how the U.S. Department of State engages with religious actors on U.S. foreign policy priorities. The series will aim to bring awareness about the role of religion in U.S. foreign policy efforts, and will address common misconceptions about religion in the world of diplomacy. Join the conversation using the hashtag: #ReligionandDiplomacy.
Over the past year global refugee issues have dominated our news feeds, our televisions, and our conversations. Many of us work on these issues every day and have for years, but to the average citizen, the global refugee challenges just became front-page news.
Today, there are more than 21 million refugees across the globe; more than 4.8 million refugees alone have fled Syria since the beginning of that conflict. In addition, there are roughly 45 million internally displaced people today -- those who have fled their homes but remain inside their national borders: https://goo.gl/vSWm3s.
Director General Arnold Chacon and AFSA President Barbara Stephenson by U.S. Department of State
Steven Feldstein, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, holds a conversation with Angolan Journalist and Human Rights Activist Rafael Marques de Morais on human rights, press freedoms, governance, and corruption issues in Angola. This series will aim to spotlight different individuals who are engaging in meaningful human rights work around the world. Join the conversation using the hashtag #HumanRightsHeroes.
Full transcript: http://go.usa.gov/x8Pfs
Meet Mike Hammer, the U.S. Ambassador to Chile. Ambassador Hammer is a career member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service and entered the diplomatic corps in 1988. He has served abroad in Bolivia, Norway, Iceland and Denmark. Ambassador Hammer has received several awards, including the Department’s Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Public Diplomacy. Follow Ambassador Hammer on Twitter -> @MikeHammerUSA.
Knox Thames, Special Advisor for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South and Central Asia, holds a conversation with Dr. Ali A. Zainalabdeen, President of the Turkmen Rescue Foundation and Murad Ismael, Co-founder and Executive Director of Yazda, on how to address challenges and improve conditions for religious and ethnic minority communities. This audio series aims to spotlight various individuals engaging in meaningful human rights work around the world. Join the conversation using the hashtag #humanrightsheroes.
Full transcript: http://go.usa.gov/xWsf4
Meet Cynthia Akuetteh, the U.S. Ambassador to Gabon and the Democratic of Sao Tome and Principe. Ambassador Akuetteh previously served as Director of the Office of Central African Affairs, where she oversaw bilateral relations with ten countries, mostly unstable or in conflict. Before taking up the directorship of Central Africa, she was Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan from 2007-2009. She was the Deputy Chief of Mission in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 2005-2007. Previously she served as the Deputy Director of the Africa Bureau’s Economic Policy Staff, where she focused on the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other trade issues.
Before joining the Foreign Service, Ambassador Akuetteh worked for Peace Corps and served as the Peace Corps Deputy Country Director for Ghana.
For more information on Ambassador Cynthia Akuetteh, visit http://goo.gl/AVQnEp.
Le département d’État des États-Unis et l’USAID ont annoncé une nouvelle stratégie conjointe de lutte contre l’extrémisme violent, qui propose une feuille de route pour mobiliser les outils à la disposition de l’Amérique en matière de diplomatie et de développement pour lutter contre ce fléau.
En effet, les extrémistes violent poursuivent leurs efforts de recrutement, de radicalisation et de mobilisation, surtout auprès des jeunes, pour commettre des actes terroristes. Non seulement ces efforts intensifient les menaces qui pèsent sur les États-Unis et nos partenaires, mais ils sapent également nos mesures de prévention et de résolution des conflits, de promotion des droits de l’homme et de l’État de droit et d’accroissement de la prospérité.
Pour en savoir plus sur cette nouvelle stratégie : http://goo.gl/cZ9eiH.
Under Secretary Tom Shannon and Under Secretary Pat Kennedy by U.S. Department of State
Meet Liliana Ayalde, the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil. Ambassador Ayalde first joined the Foreign Service in 1982 and started her international career in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is a member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Career Minister having been posted in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Colombia, and Washington, D.C. with USAID: http://goo.gl/0qAyx9.
Daniel W. Yohannes is the United States Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). A former banker from Englewood, Colorado, Mr. Yohannes has more than 30 years of experience in banking and economic development. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Yohannes served for more than four years as the Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the independent U.S. foreign aid agency that is helping lead the fight against global poverty. Under his leadership, MCC started or completed investments of more than $9 billion in 25 countries on projects that lifted more than 173 million people out of poverty. In 2013, Mr. Yohannes was awarded the Secretary's Distinguished Service Award by then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in recognition of his outstanding leadership at MCC: http://goo.gl/gdj9vm.
The mission of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The OECD currently has 34 member states. Latvia will become an official member in July 2016 bringing the total number to 35. For more information on the OECD, visit http://www.oecd.org/about/.
In Diversity There is Strength -> http://goo.gl/cd16Lq.
The U.S. Department of State and USAID announced a joint strategy to counter violent extremism. This new strategy provides a roadmap for mobilizing America’s diplomatic and development tools to counter violent extremism.
Violent extremists continue to recruit, radicalize, and mobilize people -- especially young people -- to engage in terrorist acts. Their actions not only increase threats against the United States and our partners, but also undermine our efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts, promote human rights and the rule of law, and expand prosperity.
More on the new strategy: http://goo.gl/GbhneS.
Meet Ted Osius, the current U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam. Early in his career, Mr. Osius helped open the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and was one of the first U.S. diplomats at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi. For more information on Ambassador Ted Osius, visit: http://goo.gl/yq0b15.
Judith Heumann, U.S. Special Advisor for Disability Rights holds a conversation with two Paralympians: Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta of the Philippines and Olesya Vladikina of Russia on their experiences, some of the challenges disabled athletes face while competing in sports and what advice they would give to others in their situations. Join the conversation using the hashtag #HumanRightsHeroes.
Full transcript: http://go.usa.gov/cS9Wd
Meet Dana S. Smith the 4th woman in U.S. history to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Qatar. More information on Dana S. Smith: http://goo.gl/E6xQuN.
Meet Geoffrey Pyatt, the eighth United States Ambassador to serve in Ukraine. More information on Geoffrey Pyatt: http://goo.gl/A0vByM.
Assistant Secretary William Brownfield and Ambassador Roberta Jacobson by U.S. Department of State
Meet Richard Verma, the first Indian American to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to India. Ambassador Verma oversees one of the largest U.S. Missions in the world, including four consulates across India and nearly every agency of the U.S. government. More information on Richard Verma: http://goo.gl/GNwPwG.
Le secrétaire d’État des États-Unis John Kerry parle des actes du génocide et des crimes contre l’humanité par le groupe terroriste Daech.
Who was the first U.S. ambassador? What does it mean to have diplomatic relations with a country and why is it important? These questions and more are answered in our interview with Dr. Stephen Randolph the Historian of the U.S. Department of State.
Visit https://history.state.gov/ for more information on the history of the U.S. Department of State.
Who are diplomats and what do they do? These are some of the questions we will answer in "Meet the Ambassador" a new podcast series that will introducing the American public to the Department of State employees working on behalf of the U.S. Government in various countries. “Meet the Ambassadors” will feature a series of one-on-one conversations with U.S. ambassadors in hopes of demystifying the role of a diplomat and introducing the more personal side of the men and women who represent the United States overseas.
Randy Berry, the Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons holds a conversation with International Women of Courage Awardee Nisha Ayub on her personal story, her work on transgender rights, and issues facing transgender people in the first episode of the new #HumanRightsHeroes audio series. This series will aim to spotlight different individuals who are engaging in meaningful human rights work around the world. Join the conversation using the hashtag #HumanRightsHeroes.
Full transcript: http://go.usa.gov/cS9WW
Cathy Novelli, sous-secrétaire d’État à la croissance économique, à l’énergie et à l’environnement, au sein du Département d’État américain, explique l’approche économique pour contrer l’extrémisme violent et l’important travail effectué par le Département d’État.
Dans cet épisode, nous allons analyser la lutte contre l’extrémisme violent à un niveau élémentaire et vous fournir, à vous nos auditeurs, des informations générales et le contexte nécessaires pour comprendre cette lutte contre l’extrémisme violent. Sarah Sewall, sous-secrétaire d'État américaine à la sécurité civile, la démocratie et les droits de l'homme, nous donnera ce contexte.
Ambassador Laura Dogu and Ambassador Matthew Barzun Discuss Leadership by U.S. Department of State
Dans cet épisode, nous présentons cette série de podcasts qui va rassembler des experts pour discuter des progrès de la communauté internationale dans la lutte contre l’extrémisme violent.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry provides information on acts of genocide and crimes against humanity by the terrorist organization ISIL, also known as Daesh.
Rick Stengel, the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, discusses the work that is being done to counter messaging used by violent extremist groups like ISIL.
U.S. companies are well-known abroad for their cutting edge technologies and innovative business practices, but an increasing number are gaining attention for the positive impact they’re having in the communities in which they operate. Sixteen years ago, the State Department launched the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence —or ACE —to honor U.S. companies that are representing American values by operating sustainably and responsibly around the world. On this episode of Inside Economic Diplomacy, we sat down with the three award recipients to hear more about their work and what the ACE means to them. Go to http://goo.gl/fOqbIR to learn more about all ten finalists for this year’s ACE.
Cathy Novelli, the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and Environment at the U.S. Department of State discusses the economic approach to countering violent extremism and the important work being done at the Department of State.
“Conversations on Leadership is an official U.S. Department of State podcast featuring various perspectives on leadership throughout the Department. The series began in December 2015.”
Next day shipping, regular flights to endless destinations worldwide, and overall reliability of air transport are now all accepted parts of modern life but how did this come about? How did passenger and cargo transport become faster, cheaper, and more efficient? On this episode of Inside Economic Diplomacy, we talk with the State Department’s lead negotiator for civil aviation agreements about Open Skies – the agreement connecting the United States with the world with over 100 partners from every region and at every level of economic development.
In this episode we’re going to break down countering violent extremism (CVE) to a basic level and provide you, our listeners, with general information and background needed to understand the fight against violent extremism. Joining the conversation will be Sarah Sewall, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights at the U.S. Department of State.
This podcast will bring together experts to discuss the progress being made in the international community to counter violent extremism.
Deputy Secretary Heather Higginbottom interviews Executive Secretary Joseph E. Macmanus on leadership.
Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield and Assistant Secretary Starr Discuss Leadership by U.S. Department of State
Director General Arnold Chacon and Amb. Kristie Kenney Discuss Leadership by U.S. Department of State
Richard Blanco reads his poem, “Matters of the Sea,” on the occasion of the flag-raising ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba on August 14, 2015.
Ruth Behar reads the poem, “Cosas del Mar” by poet Richard Blanco, on the occasion of the flag-raising ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba on August 14, 2015.
Secretary of State John Kerry delivers remarks at the flag-raising ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba on August 14, 2015.
A recap of the past ninth months of our Fighting Ebola podcast and words of advice from our past guests.
“USAID will continue to support the people of West Africa. Ebola doesn’t disappear at zero, and neither will our fight to keep Ebola away.” –Denise Rollins
In this episode of Fighting Ebola we interview the new USAID Ebola Coordinator, Denise Rollins. She gives us a closer look at the on the ground support USAID is providing in Ebola-affected countries.
The Internet is a critical engine for economic opportunity, innovation, and free expression around the world. But who exactly runs it? And why does it matter? On this episode of Inside Economic Diplomacy, experts on the topic shed light on the current approach to Internet governance and explain how it’s central to keeping the Internet open for all.
In this episode of Fighting Ebola we interview Dr. Margaret Chan the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Chan discusses the work of the WHO and the international response to the Ebola outbreak.
Before being elected Director General, Dr. Chan was WHO Assistant Director General for Communicable Diseases as well as Representative of the Director General for Pandemic Influenza.
The U.S. Department of State honors the International Women of Courage awardees in March, which is also Women's History Month. This year one of the award recipients is an amazing Ebola survivor from Guinea. She spoke with us about her work as a nurse and what it is like to be an Ebola survivor. We would like to thank David Violet for providing interpretation during the interview.
In this episode of Fighting Ebola we hear from health care workers on the grounding battling the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Lindsay Coates is the Acting CEO & President of InterAction, a community of nearly 200 NGOs which is a united voice for global change. In this episode of Fighting Ebola, Lindsay discusses the NGO response and the continued effort to work towards the goal of achieving zero Ebola cases.
Nancy Aossey is the President and CEO of International Medical Corps, an organization committed to saving lives and relieving suffering through the provision of health care and proper training. Ms. Aossey helped launch International Medical Corps’ early programs in Angola, Somalia, and Rwanda. She also has served as Chairman of the Board of InterAction, America's largest coalition of international relief and development organizations, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
In this episode of Fighting Ebola, Nancy Aossey discusses the work of the International Medical Corps and the critical need for healthcare workers in Ebola affected countries.
The United States is in the middle of negotiating two potentially historic trade agreements in Asia and in Europe. To support these negotiations, President Obama has asked Congress for Trade Promotion Authority or TPA – even mentioning it during the State of the Union. But what exactly is TPA? Learn about the pending trade deals and hear Assistant Secretary Charles Rivkin explain how TPA advances U.S. trade priorities.
Dirk Dijkerman, the Executive Coordinator for USAID’s Ebola Task Force discusses USAID’s Ebola response and the work that is being done in West Africa.
Kathy Calvin the President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Foundation discusses the Ebola outbreak and the UN Foundation’s Ebola response.
Each year, the State Department recognizes businesses that are among the United States’ greatest corporate ambassadors abroad. The winners of the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) tell their stories. Read more about The Coca-Cola Company in the Phillipines, EcoPlanet Bamboo Group in Nicaragua, and Wagner Asia Equipment, LLC in Mongolia: http://go.usa.gov/FQX3