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But on Sunday, even the US Department of State jumped on this bandwagon: "Israel, like any sovereign nation, has a right to defend itself."

Sharmine Narwani: Israel's 'Faux' Golan Border Sharmine Narwani 2011

But on Sunday, even the US Department of State jumped on this bandwagon: "Israel, like any sovereign nation, has a right to defend itself."

Sharmine Narwani: Israel's 'Faux' Golan Border Sharmine Narwani 2011

The Islamic Republic of Iran has crafted such a creative healthcare system to deal with critical problems like infant and maternal mortality that the state of Mississippi has requested special permission from the US Department of State to bring in Iranian experts to teach them how to do the same.

Sharmine Narwani: The New Middle East Narrative -- Is Washington in or Out? Sharmine Narwani 2011

For decades, the US Department of State has employed public diplomacy programs as a tool of relationship building -- through American Centers abroad, English language and other educational opportunities, cultural showcases, and opportunities like Fulbright and International Visitor Leadership Programs.

Stuart W. Holliday: Green Technology: The Key to More Jobs, Higher Exports, Cleaner Environment, Better Reputation? Stuart W. Holliday 2012

The Islamic Republic of Iran has crafted such a creative healthcare system to deal with critical problems like infant and maternal mortality that the state of Mississippi has requested special permission from the US Department of State to bring in Iranian experts to teach them how to do the same.

Sharmine Narwani: The New Middle East Narrative -- Is Washington in or Out? Sharmine Narwani 2011

The Islamic Republic of Iran has crafted such a creative healthcare system to deal with critical problems like infant and maternal mortality that the state of Mississippi has requested special permission from the US Department of State to bring in Iranian experts to teach them how to do the same.

Sharmine Narwani: The New Middle East Narrative -- Is Washington in or Out? Sharmine Narwani 2011

For the past two years, the Philippines has been on a US Department of State watch list of countries that America thinks could do better at combatting traffickers.

Philippines boosts efforts to fight human traffickers 2011

For the past two years, the Philippines has been on a US Department of State watch list of countries that America thinks could do better at combatting traffickers.

Philippines boosts efforts to fight human traffickers 2011

For more details on passports for your infant visit the US Department of State's website.

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson: Simple Steps to Getting a Passport for Your Child Teresa Rodriguez Williamson 2011

For decades, the US Department of State has employed public diplomacy programs as a tool of relationship building -- through American Centers abroad, English language and other educational opportunities, cultural showcases, and opportunities like Fulbright and International Visitor Leadership Programs.

Stuart W. Holliday: Green Technology: The Key to More Jobs, Higher Exports, Cleaner Environment, Better Reputation? Stuart W. Holliday 2012