Mark Rutte took office as the NATO Secretary General, today (1 October 2024). He was welcomed to NATO Headquarters in Brussels by the outgoing Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, whose term ends after ten years. Read about the new Secretary General’s top priorities.
As the next stage of the Hungarian Prime Minister’s peace mission, the meeting in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, focused on the possibilities of peace.
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg welcomed President Zelenskyy to a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the Washington Summit. He underlined NATO’s “robust package of practical support for Ukraine, including a pledge of long-term security assistance”. He added that “NATO’s support is built to last”, and that “Ukraine’s future is in NATO”.
NATO is as united as it has ever been and it is larger, stronger, and better resourced than ever. President Biden will reaffirm the United States’ unwavering commitment to the transatlantic bond and Article 5 of the Washington Treaty – that an attack on one is an attack on all.
“NATO’s character is fundamentally democratic. Always has been and always must continue to be. And today, NATO is better resourced than it ever has been” – U.S. President Biden.
The United States will host a NATO Summit in Washington DC on 9-10-11 July 2024. The meetings will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General, and will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
On July 2, the United States and Philippines’ Agreement for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (or “123 Agreement”) entered into force. The Agreement will enhance the cooperation on clean energy and energy security and strengthen our long-term bilateral diplomatic and economic relationships.
The meeting made clear the commitment of both parties to transatlantic cooperation in addressing the global threat posed by drug trafficking. Discussions highlighted ongoing efforts to reinforce the resilience of logistical hubs and to deepen bi-regional international law enforcement and judicial cooperation, including on cocaine and synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl.
The U.S. OFAC sanctions target powerful cartel trafficking fentanyl into the United States. A new FinCEN Advisory provides crucial information to help financial institutions track illicit fentanyl financial flows.
During the meeting, discussions will focus on the fight against organised crime and drug trafficking, including on the importance of international law enforcement and judicial cooperation. The participants will also discuss the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the irregular migration and the fight against migrant smuggling.
The U.S.Department of State is designating Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya (HAAA) and HAAA Secretary General Haydar Muzhir Ma’lak al-Sa’idi, as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) pursuant to Executive Order 13224, as amended.
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating two individuals and five entities that have facilitated weapons procurement for Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis. OFAC is also designating one individual and one company, as well as identifying one vessel, that have facilitated the shipment of commodities, the sale of which provides an important funding stream to the Houthis that aids in their weapons procurement.
This week, the United States Government participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, Germany. The conference convened over 1,500 representatives from governments, businesses, and civil society to mobilize support for the recovery, reconstruction, reform, and modernization of Ukraine.
The United States remains deeply concerned about the racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist (REMVE) threat worldwide and is committed to countering the transnational components of violent white supremacy. Today, the Department of State is designating Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
With less than five months until the US elections, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) today published six scary policy scenarios for a Trump 2.0 administration to help Europeans think through various challenges.
A joint statement underlines the need to strengthen security to prevent the use of these materials in acts of terrorism. It builds upon existing US and EU programs aimed to strengthen domestic and international partner capacity for the security of radioactive sources in use, storage, and transport.
The Government has decided to submit the Agreement on Defense Cooperation bill between Sweden and the United States to the Swedish Riksdag. The agreement complements Sweden’s NATO accession and strengthens the country’s defence by facilitating US military presence in Sweden.
The Biden-Harris Administration delivers on permitting progress to build America’s infrastructure and clean energy future “faster, safer, and cleaner”. During the Trump Administration, important projects stalled, now they are moving more quickly.
President Biden takes new actions to protect U.S. critical infrastructure. The NSM will help ensure U.S. critical infrastructure can provide the Nation a strong and innovative economy, protect American families, and enhance our collective resilience to disasters before they happen – strengthening the nation for generations to come.
Announcements include draft guidance documents, a draft plan for international standards, and a new measurement program opening for public comment.
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released an interim final rule (IFR) amending the Department’s licensing policy for exports of firearms, ammunition, and related components under its jurisdiction.
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