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"Our Mission: Political-Military Affairs integrates diplomacy and defense, and forges strong international partnerships to meet shared security challenges."
The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM), headed by Assistant Secretary Puneet Talwar, is the Department of State's principal link to the Department of Defense. The PM Bureau provides policy direction in the areas of international security, security assistance, military operations, defense strategy and plans, and defense trade. • Learn more about PM» • PM Releases»
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To Walk the Earth in Safety (2014) The 13th Edition of To Walk the Earth in Safety summarizes the accomplishments of the U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction Program. Releases: • Secretary Kerry's Remarks» • DipNote: Clear Land Mines Off the Earth» • DipNote: To Walk the Earth in Safety» • Fact Sheet» • Media Note» • Notice to the Press»
U.S.-India Defense Cooperation: A Smart Investment in Strategic Partnership Assistant Secretary Talwar (Dec. 3): "We believe there is especially strong potential in the U.S.-India defense relationship, which we want to translate into action." Full Text»
Export Control Reform Marks One Year of Progress Since October 2013, Export Control Reform has overhauled a Cold War-era system of regulations, increasing the competitiveness of U.S. industry. Fact Sheet»
Global Peace Operations Initiative Worldwide Conference Assistant Secretary Talwar (July 9): “We are dedicated to achieving concrete and sustainable results that contribute to international peace and security.” Full Text» Media Note» GPOI»
International Security Cooperation Advances U.S. National Security Deputy Assistant Secretary Kausner (Apr. 23): “Security cooperation is about using all of our equipment, skills, and knowledge to shape a more prosperous and secure future – not just for us, but also for our partners.” Full Text»
White House Announces Updated Conventional Arms Transfer Policy After a two-year comprehensive review, the President approved this update to ensure that our conventional arms transfer policies support 21st century national security and foreign policy objectives. White House Fact Sheet» Full Text» DipNote»
U.S. Special Operations Command: PM's Partner in Security Cooperation Deputy Assistant Secretary Kausner (June 5): "We must continue to cultivate a whole-of-government approach to building partner capacity. The unique training, regional orientation, and language skills will make the special operator an essential player in this endeavor." Full Text»
Security Cooperation Strengthens Diplomatic Partnerships Deputy Assistant Secretary Kausner (Apr. 24): “The nature of our relationships with allies and partners in the modern world is symbiotic when it comes to defense. We are safer when partners can ensure the stability of their regions – and they are safer employing American technology.” Full Text»
Making the World Safer The U.S. is the world’s leading provider of financial and technical assistance for countries seeking to build peace though conventional weapons destruction. Full Text»
Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia Website The State Department announces the launch of the new official website for the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, www.thecgpcs.org. Learn more»