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U.S. engagement in the world and the Department of State's engagement of the American public are indispensable to the conduct of foreign policy. The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Karen Hughes, is laying the foundation for public diplomacy for the long term by implementing a comprehensive strategy based on three strategic objectives:
- Offer people throughout the world a positive vision of hope and opportunity that is rooted in America's belief in freedom, justice, opportunity and respect for all;
- Isolate and marginalize the violent extremists; confront their ideology of tyranny and hate. Undermine their efforts to portray the west as in conflict with Islam by empowering mainstream voices and demonstrating respect for Muslim cultures and contributions; and
- Foster a sense of common interests and common values between Americans and people of different countries, cultures and faiths throughout the world.
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Remarks by Under Secretary Hughes: 2006
--09/12/06 Where's the Outrage?; Karen Hughes, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs ; USA Today Op-Ed
--08/29/06 Empowering Women Around the World as Agents of Change; Remarks at the Hawaii Goverenor's Conference; Honolulu, Hawaii
--08/08/06 International Youth Democracy Summit; Karen Hughes, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs; Remarks at the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, VA
--07/28/06 Interview on the Situation in the Middle East; Interview on RTM by M. Ganesan; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
--07/28/06 Getting Back on the Roadmap Toward Peace in the Middle East; Interview by Fiona Pereira on TV3; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
--06/26/06 American and Arab Leaders as Agents of Change; U.S.-Arab Economic Forum; Houston, Texas
--06/05/06 Honoring the Longstanding Friendship Between the U.S. and Morocco ; Ibn Batouta Secondary School; Temara, Morocco
--06/05/06 The Partnership Between the United States and Morocco; Foreign Ministry; Rabat, Morocco
--06/04/06 Meeting With Students and Alumni at the English Access Microscholarship Site; Casablanca, Morocco
--06/04/06 Press Conference Following a Visit to the Solidarity Feminine Non-Governmental Organization; Casablanca, Morocco
--06/04/06 Visit to Morocco: Listening and Learning; Sidi Moumen Sports Center; Casablanca, Morocco
--05/10/06 Remarks at the Council on Foreign Relations; New York City   
--04/27/06 Remarks at "Three Faiths, One God" Film Screening and Discussion; Washington, DC
--04/24/06 Partnerships Toward Prosperity; South Africa
--04/10/06 Remarks to the Institute of Democracy in South Africa; South Africa
--03/29/06 Remarks at the Shell Distinguished Lecture Series; Houston, Texas
--03/22/06 Remarks at the International Conference on Faith and Service; Omni Shoreham Hotel; Washington, DC   
--03/15/06 Media Event at Casa de Nariño ; Bogotá, Colombia
--03/13/06 Remarks to Students in Brazil; Mackenzie University; Sao Paulo, Brazil
--03/09/06 Travel to Latin America: Trip Preview; Interview by Richard Araujo, Voice of America; Washington, DC
--03/08/06 Commemorating International Women's Day; United States Agency for International Development Reception; Washington, DC
--02/27/06 Remarks at Initiative for Global Development Event; National Corporate Philanthropy Day; Seattle, WA
--02/22/06 Interview on ARD Breakfast TV ("Morgenmagazin"), German TV One; Interview by Anne Gesthuysen; Berlin, Germany
--02/20/06 Press Roundtable; Dubai, United Arab Emirates
--02/18/06 Remarks at the U.S.-Islamic World Forum; Opening of the Third Annual U.S.-Islamic World Forum ; Doha, Qatar
--01/10/06 Celebration of Eid al-Adha; Remarks at Eid al-Adha of the Islamic Society of Frederick, Maryland; Frederick, Maryland
--01/06/06 Remarks at the U.S. University Presidents Summit on International Education; Benjamin Franklin Room; Washington, DC
2005
--12/05/05 Recovery Efforts in Guatemala Following Hurricane Stan; Press Availability; Guatemala City, Guatemala
--11/14/05 Press Availability in Pakistan; Islamabad, Pakistan
--11/10/05 America's Dialogue With the World; Statement before the House International Relations Committee; Washington, DC
--10/23/05 Interview With Berita Harian Newspaper; Interview by Khaidir Majid; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
--10/23/05 Interview on "Hello On Two"; Hosts Sherry Ibrahim and Zamil Idris; Kuala Lampur
--10/23/05 Interview on TV1 News, Radio Television Malaysia; Interview by Hanim Muhili; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
--10/23/05 Opening of the Lincoln Corner Kuala Lumpur; Kuala Lumpur City Library; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
--10/14/05 Keynote Address; Remarks to the 2005 Forum on the Future of Public Diplomacy; Washington, DC
--09/29/05 Press Availability En Route to Shannon Airport; Shannon Airport, Ireland
--09/28/05 Interfaith Dialogue With Religious Leaders at Topkapi Palace; Topkapi Palace; Istanbul, Turkey
--09/28/05 Remarks at Turkish Education Volunteers Foundation (TEVF); Istanbul, Turkey
--09/28/05 Remarks With Turkish Foreign Ministry Under Secretary Ambassador Ali Tuygan; Ankara, Turkey
--09/27/05 Discussion with Students at Dar al-Hekma College; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
--09/26/05 Briefing En Route Ankara, Turkey;Ankara, Turkey
--09/26/05 Remarks After Meeting With Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif ; Cairo, Egypt
--09/26/05 Remarks With His Holiness Pope Shenouda ; Cairo, Egypt
--09/25/05 Briefing En Route Cairo, Egypt; Cairo, Egypt
--09/25/05 Remarks With Recipients of LEAD Scholarships; Cairo, Egypt
--09/25/05 Remarks with Dr. Ali El Samman; Cairo, Egypt
--09/09/05 President and Secretary Honor Ambassador Karen Hughes at Swearing-In Ceremony; Secretary Condoleezza Rice; President Bush, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Karen Hughes; Washington, DC
--09/08/05 Remarks With Secretary Rice at Town Hall for Public Diplomacy
--07/22/05 The Mission of Public Diplomacy; Testimony at confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Washington, DC
| | | Highlights | Where's the Outrage?
Under Secretary Hughes (Sept. 12): "Five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, one essential ingredient is still lacking in our international response to terrorism: the concerted moral outrage of everyday citizens of every faith and country." full text
Empowering Women Around the World as Agents of Change
Under Secretary Hughes (Aug. 29): " All the studies show when you give women the tools to succeed-such as access to education, capital, and healthcare - they not only improve the well-being of their own families, but the stability of their communities. President Bush and America are trying to do our part by partnering with countries around the world to improve the status of women and children....We are helping nearly 2 million women in Africa protect their babies from HIV. We are providing basic health services to nearly 4 million women and children in Afghanistan...[In the broader Middle East,] through our education programs for women, we teach both literacy and practical skills such as better nutrition for children." full text
International Youth Democracy Summit
Under Secretary Hughes (Aug. 8): "This is a University with a rich history and tradition and I'm so glad to be with you all as you host the International Youth Democracy Summit. What better place to host the first conference of this series than this University founded by one of our Nation's founding fathers and greatest leaders -- our first Secretary of State and third President, Thomas Jefferson." full text |
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