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Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs


outline map of europeThe Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, headed by Assistant Secretary Daniel Fried, implements U.S. foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia. The Bureau promotes U.S. interests in the region on issues such as national security, NATO enlargement, coordination with the European Union and other regional organizations, support for democracy, human rights, civil society, economic prosperity, the war on terrorism, and nonproliferation.

 

Who'll Vote for Freedom? Elections in Belarus and Ukraine
Assistant Secretary Fried delivers remarks at CSIS. CSIS photoAssistant Secretary Fried (Mar. 10):  ... the question of Belarus and its democratic evolution and the question of democratic consolidation in Ukraine have a profound impact on us all. The question of democracies consolidation in Georgia, democratic progress in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, the possibility of reform and democracy even in Uzbekistan will also be affected by the results in Belarus and in Ukraine, as different as those countries are." more 
 

Assistant Secretary Fried Discusses Cartoon Violence with EU, Danish, Muslim Leaders
Assistant Secretary Fried discussed the Danish cartoon protests; the role of democracy in reconciling the values of tolerance, respect, sensitivity, freedom -- including freedom of expression -- and justice; and the election of Hamas during a media briefing in Belgium on Feb. 14. more; video, audio and podcast 

U.S. and Europe: Advancing the Freedom Agenda Together
Assistant Secretary Fried discusses the transatlantic agenda with members of the Baltimore Council of Foreign Affairs on Jan. 18, 2006. State Dept. photoAssistant Secretary Fried (Jan. 18): "... America cannot advance freedom alone. Nor are we alone. Europe and the United States are essentially united in this great task. Together, we are putting the political, economic and security assets of the transatlantic community to work outside Europe in support of freedom-seekers around the world." more



German Chancellor Merkel Visits With President Bush
President Bush shakes hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, in the Oval Office of the White House on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006 in Washington. [© AP/WWP] President Bush (Jan. 13): "I told the Chancellor that there's still an enemy that wants to do harm to the American people and others who like freedom; an enemy there that lurks, and that we've got to share information and share intelligence and work carefully to protect our peoples; that the threat is real; and that my obligation as the President of this country is to do everything in my power to protect the people, and we can't do it alone." more; photos


For assistance, please contact the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs' Office of Public Affairs, Room 4515, Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20520; Tel: (202) 647-9761.

  
Highlights

 Report on Belarus
http://www.state.gov/p/eur/rls/prsrl/63297.htmBelarus, the last dictatorship in Europe, is the subject of a report submitted to Congress on March 16.  The report discusses the Belarusian sale or delivery of weapons and weapons-related technologies and describes the personal assets and wealth of the senior Belarusian leadership. more | press statement

The Misperceptions of U.S. Policy and Treatment of Detainees in the War on Terror
Secretary of State Rices Legal Advisor, John B. Bellinger III, in a DVC with Berlin.On March 13, Secretary Rice's Legal Advisor, John B. Bellinger III, took part in a digital video conference with German journalists in Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg to discuss European misperceptions of the War on Terror. more

Belarus Elections
Local residents engage in debates, in Minsk, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006. Belarus will hold presidential elections on March 19. [© AP/WWP file photo]Acting Spokesman Tom Casey (Mar. 13): "[T]he United States calls again on the Belarusian government to cease repression of political campaigns and civil society groups, and to respect the rights of Belarusian citizens."  more

Hearing on Elections in Belarus
Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary David Kramer before before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, March 9, 2006. more

The U.S.-European Relationship: Opportunities and Challenges
Testimony of Assistant Secretary Daniel Fried before the House International Relations Committee, Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats, March 8, 2006. more

Human Rights
The 2005 report is now available: full report, Europe and Eurasia.


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