Our Mission

To protect and promote U.S. security, prosperity, and democratic values and shape an international environment in which all Americans can thrive.

Foreign Affairs Manual and Handbook
The FAM and FAH govern how we do our work.

Joint Strategic Plan
Guides how the State Department and USAID implement U.S. foreign policy and development assistance.

We Are the U.S. Department of State
Watch career employees and ambassadors discuss our work in this video series.