U.S. Department of State
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About
The U.S. Department of State is the federal executive department of the U.S. government responsible for foreign affairs and diplomacy, managing the nation's foreign policy and international relations, and monitoring global media for security threats. It also serves as a government funder by providing federal grants for specific research and training initiatives and is a long-term employer of individuals such as Physical Science Officers.
Key Relationships
Robert Kagan
affiliated
From 1984-1988, Kagan worked on the Policy Planning Staff at State, gaining direct exposure to high-level diplomacy under Reagan.
Since 1984
MEMRI
briefed
MEMRI regularly briefs State Department officials with translated Arab media clips and analysis to support U.S. foreign policy formulation and intelligence assessments.
Bentzi Gopstein
sanctioned_by
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of State imposed personal sanctions on Gopstein for his role in promoting settler violence and extremism, freezing his assets and prohibiting U.S. persons from dealing with him.
Since 2024
Shaha Riza
compensated
Shaha Riza received an annual salary of approximately $193,500 from the U.S. State Department during her detail as Senior Advisor on Middle East and North Africa issues from 2005 to 2007, a promotion arranged to sidestep conflict of interest rules at the World Bank.
Since 2005
Shaha Riza
cutout
The State Department functioned as a cutout in the arrangement to transfer and promote Shaha Riza from the World Bank, allowing her to receive elevated compensation and continue influential work without direct oversight from her partner Paul Wolfowitz's institution.
Since 2005
Shaha Riza
affiliated
Riza worked as a Senior Advisor on Middle East and North Africa issues at the U.S. State Department until 2007, contributing to diplomatic efforts on democracy promotion and regional stability.
Recent Events
Palestinian Children Arrive in San Francisco
Group of severely injured Palestinian children from Gaza arrived after State Department issued 200 temporary medical visas, received with flowers at airport; Loomer posted video criticizing
8/1/2025
Walter Kansteiner Speech Release
US Department of State released parts of speech by Assistant Secretary Walter Kansteiner, who was briefed by IASPS
2/1/2002