State Department

American Tensions With India on Global Warming Put Hillary Clinton Back in News

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - July 20, 2009

Popular secretary of state, too long missing, hits a snag over climate change. more >>

Has Obama Intentionally Relegated Hillary Clinton to Third-Class Status?

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - July 14, 2009

Has Obama intentionally made her disappear? more >>

Hillary Clinton Turns State Department Tech-Friendly

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - June 14, 2009

The Secretary of State rolls out a campaign to use gadgets to enhance diplomacy. more >>

David Archuleta of <i>American Idol</i> Woos Washington

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - June 10, 2009

It may have taken a year, but Washington has a crush on David Archuleta. more >>

Baseball Matters at the State Department Communications Shop

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 8, 2009

The new State Department communications team has divided baseball allegiances. more >>

Hillary Clinton Eyes Gay Rights at State Dept.

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 7, 2009

Gay and lesbian diplomats are anxiously awaiting sweeping policy reforms. more >>

Iran Holds Aid Worker Silva Harotonian on Espionage Charges

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - May 29, 2009

The State Department asserts the charges are without merit. more >>

How Safe Is Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal?

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - May 1, 2009

Though concerned, U.S. officials say authorities have stepped up security of nuclear weapons. more >>

Obama Faces Long Odds on Iran Diplomacy

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 29, 2009

The president is trying to reach out to Iran, but it's hard to figure out what the regime really wants. more >>

Why the Obama Administration is So Worried About Pakistan

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 28, 2009

The Taliban are advancing in Pakistan and it's unclear whether the government can push them back. more >>

Selling America in High Gear at Hillary Clinton's State

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - April 17, 2009

Respected national security spokesman P. J. Crowley nominated to help promote public diplomacy. more >>

Should a Muslim Be Put in Charge of Public Diplomacy?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 10, 2009

Obama sees public diplomacy as a top priority, but he hasn't appointed a senior official to lead it. more >>

Hillary Clinton in Mexico: Drug Wars, Trucking Dispute, and Other Issues on a Crowded Agenda

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 25, 2009

The surging drug-related violence will tend to overshadow everything else. more >>

Hillary Clinton Is Passing the White House Loyalty Test

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - March 18, 2009

Clinton has put to rest early concerns as she demonstrates ability at the State Department. more >>

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Invites Iran to Afghan Talks Table

Nation & World - March 6, 2009

Clinton moved to break the taboo on engaging with Iran. more >>

Clinton Elevates Asia Among Foreign Policy Priorities

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - February 23, 2009

Her recent trip signals that the new administration sees the world differently than its predecessors. more >>

Does Hillary Clinton Support Federal Benefits for Same-Sex Couples at State?

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - February 20, 2009

Clinton is said to be open to giving gay couples at the State Department equal benefits. more >>

Hillary Clinton Brings Change to the State Department

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - January 23, 2009

A soothing voice after years of politicization more >>

North Korea Belongs on the State Department Terror List

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - January 21, 2009

North Korea wants to strike a deal with the Obama administration. Obama shouldn't budge. more >>

Would Clinton Foundation Pose a Conflict of Interest for Secretary of State?

Opinion - January 14, 2009

Sen. Dick Lugar calls foundation "a temptation" for foreign groups looking to curry favor. more >>

Hillary Clinton Discusses Obama Team's National Security Priorities

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - January 13, 2009

Topping the list: Iraq, Afghanistan, and nuclear arms control. more >>