Deputy Assistant Secretary Balton (May 8): "The nations and people of the Arctic are gathering in Fairbanks, Alaska this week to bring to fruition the two-year chairmanship of the U.S. of the Arctic Council and to ... watch the passing of the baton from the United States to Finland, who takes over the chair of the Arctic Council this week." Full Text» Secretary Tillerson's Travel» DipNote» More»
May 9: Secretary Tillerson and Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili signed a U.S.-Georgia General Security of Information Agreement at the State Department. The agreement represents a major milestone in security cooperation between the United States and Georgia. More»
May 10: The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice Program is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of Muhammad al-Jawlani, leader of the al-Nusrah Front terrorist group. More»
From May 10-12, Under Secretary Shannon travels to London to attend the London Conference on Somalia, which aims to accelerate progress on security, peace, and prosperity in Somalia, and to meet with U.K. counterparts. More»
Deputy Director Holt (May 9): "The future of Nigeria matters not just for Nigeria, but very much for its neighbors and I would argue for this planet." Full Text»