July 8, 2016 Here's Why the Global Food Security Act is Historic As National Security Advisor... I believe the United States also has a moral obligation to lead the fight against global… more 0
July 5, 2016 Why EPA is the Gold Standard for Environmental Protection around the World It makes sense: when we cut pollution globally, Americans benefit right here at home . Air pollution doesn’t respect national… more 0
June 29, 2016 Working Towards a National Peace in Burma Last week it was my honor to welcome faith leaders of the Kachin people to the United States, along with… more 0
June 22, 2016 Reflections on the U.S.-China Climate-Smart/Low Carbon Cities Summit The active support of local governments is critical to achieving success in confronting global issues such as climate change. Subnational… more 1
June 15, 2016 WECREATE: Empowering Women through Global Entrepreneurship This week I had the privilege of hosting the inaugural WECREATE Google Hangout with four inspiring women entrepreneurs from around… more 1
June 15, 2016 The Question: Sparking a Dialogue on LGBT Rights and Public Service At an early public event after assuming the position of ambassador, I was asked the question. My audience numbered about… more 0
June 3, 2016 From Foggy Bottom to the High Seas: Ocean Diplomacy from an Intern’s Perspective In the State Department’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), a day in the office could… more 0
May 31, 2016 The Hills and Valleys of Tuberculosis in the Philippines Remote smearing stations in the Philippines allow people to get tested for TB near their homes, bringing laboratory services directly… more 0
May 26, 2016 Fighting for Equality through Inclusion in Sports On the margins of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio De Janiero, Brazil, a group of 15 international… more 0
May 25, 2016 #GlobalLeadership: A Record of U.S. Engagement at the UN Human Rights Council In 2009, President Obama decided that the United States should seek election to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), a… more 1
May 23, 2016 President Obama in Vietnam: The Next Chapter in a Renewed Partnership The President became the third U.S. president to visit Vietnam since the normalization of relations between our countries began just… more 1
May 23, 2016 On the Future of U.S.-Vietnam Relations President Obama is currently in Hanoi at the beginning of a trip to Vietnam and Japan that will underscore the… more 0
