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Youth Ambassadors Program
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 27): "I hope that this is a start of an even better relationship between Brazil and the United States and that all of you will be part of our continuing outreach. So I want it just not to be between our governments, but – and our leaders, but between our people. " Full Text» Video»
Bali Democracy Forum
(Dec. 9): "The Bali Democracy Forum provides a unique, welcome opportunity for representatives of countries at different points in their democratic evolution to share experiences and learn from one another." Full Text»
Under Secretary McHale To Lead U.S. Observer Delegation to Bali Democracy Forum Meeting
Dec. 8: Under Secretary McHale will lead the United States observer delegation to the third annual meeting of the Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) on December 9-10, 2010 in Bali, Indonesia. Media Note»
Announcing 2011 Doors to Diplomacy Competition
Middle school and high school students work in small teams with teacher-coaches. Projects must be completed by March 15, 2011, and winners will be announced in May 2011. More»
The mission of American public diplomacy is to support the achievement of U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives, advance national interests, and enhance national security by informing and influencing foreign publics and by expanding and strengthening the relationship between the people and government of the United States and citizens of the rest of the world.
The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs leads America's public diplomacy outreach, which includes communications with international audiences, cultural programming, academic grants, educational exchanges, international visitor programs, and U.S. Government efforts to confront ideological support for terrorism. The Under Secretary oversees the bureaus of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Public Affairs and International Information Programs, and participates in foreign policy development.
Judith McHale is the current Under Secretary. She was sworn in on May 26, 2009.
The Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs welcomes questions and comments about the Department of State’s public diplomacy strategies, programs, and initiatives, along with requests for speakers. Please feel free to send these to us at AskPD@state.gov
