Department of State 3

Department of State 3 in the United States

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  • Department of State
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Inspector General

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts independent audits, inspections, and
investigations to promote effective management, accountability, and positive
change in the Department of State, the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG),
and the foreign affairs community. OIG provides leadership to promote
integrity, ef?ciency, effectiveness, and economy; prevent and detect waste,
fraud, abuse, and mismanagement; identify vulnerabilities and recommend
constructive solutions; offer expert assistance to improve Department and
BBG operations; communicate timely, useful information that facilitates
decisionmaking and achieves measurable gains; and keep the Department, BBG,
and Congress informed.

For further information, contact the Office of Inspector General. Phone, 202–663–0340. Internet, http://www.oig.state.gov.

Intelligence and Research

The Bureau coordinates the activities of U.S. intelligence agencies to ensure that
their overseas activities are consistent with U.S. foreign policy objectives and
interests. It also provides all-source analysis which gives the Department
insights and information to foreign policy questions. It organizes seminars on topics
of high interest to policymakers and the intelligence community and monitors
and analyzes foreign public and media opinion on key issues.

For further information, call 202–647–1080.

International Information Programs

The Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) informs, engages, and
in?uences international audiences about U.S. policy and society to advance
America’s interests. IIP is a leader in developing and implementing public
diplomacy strategies that measurably in?uence international audiences
through quality programs and cuttingedge technologies. IIP provides localized
contact for U.S. policies and messages, reaching millions worldwide in English,
Arabic, Chinese, French, Persian, Russian, and Spanish. IIP delivers
America’s message to the world through a number of key products and services.
These programs reach, and are created strictly for, key international audiences,
such as U.S. diplomatic missions abroad, the media, government of?cials, opinion
leaders, and the general public in more than 140 countries around the world.
They include Web and print publications, speaker programs–both traveling (live)
and electronic–and information resource services. IIP orchestrates the State
Department’s efforts to counter antiAmerican disinformation/propaganda
and serves as the Department’s chief link with other agencies in coordinating
international public diplomacy programs.

For further information, contact the Bureau of International Information Programs. Phone, 202–632–9942. Fax, 202–632–9901. Internet, http://www.state.gov/r/iip/.

International Narcotics and Law Enforcement

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible
for developing policies and managing programs to combat and counter
international narcotics production and traf?cking, and to strengthen law
enforcement and other rule of law institutional capabilities outside the
United States. The Bureau also directs narcotics control coordinators at posts
abroad and provides guidance on narcotics control, justice sector reform,
and anticrime matters to the chiefs of missions. It supports the development
of strong, sustainable criminal justice systems as well as training for police
force and judicial of?cials. INL works closely with a broad range of other U.S.
Government agencies.

For further information, contact the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. Phone, 202–647–2842. Fax, 202–736–4045.

International Organizations

The Bureau of International Organization Affairs provides guidance and support
for U.S. participation in international organizations and conferences and
formulates and implements U.S. policy toward international organizations,
with particular emphasis on those organizations which make up the United
Nations system. It provides direction in the development, coordination, and
implementation of U.S. multilateral policy.

For further information, call 202–647–9326. Fax, 202–647–2175.

International Security and Nonproliferation

The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN), is responsible
for managing a broad range of nonproliferation, counterproliferation,
and arms control functions. ISN leads U.S. efforts to prevent the spread of
weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological
weapons) related materials, and their delivery systems. It is responsible
for spearheading efforts to promote international consensus on weapons of
mass destruction proliferation through bilateral and multilateral diplomacy;
addressing weapons of mass destruction proliferation threats posed by nonstate
actors and terrorist groups by improving physical security, using interdiction and
sanctions, and actively participating in the Proliferation Security Initiative;
coordinating the implementation of key international treaties and
arrangements, working to make them relevant to today’s security challenges;
working closely with the U.N., the G–8, NATO, the Organization for the
Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the International Atomic Energy Agency,
and other international institutions and organizations to reduce and eliminate
the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction; and supporting efforts of foreign partners to prevent, protect against, and respond to the threat or
use of weapons of mass destruction by terrorists.

For further information, contact the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation. Phone, 202–647–9868. Fax, 202–736–4863. Internet,
http://www.state.gov/t/isn.


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