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Group of Governmental Experts Meeting: United States Opening Statement

United States remains committed to reaching an agreement on a legally binding protocol on Cluster Munitions in the CCW to address their humanitarian impact on civilian populations. In our many rounds of negotiations in Geneva, we have made important progress towards achieving such an agreement—much difficult work has been done, many compromises have been found, and significant areas for further compromise have been identified.

Creating The Conditions For A World Free Of Nuclear Weapons

Creating The Conditions For A World Free Of Nuclear Weapons

In April 2009 in Prague, President Obama articulated a bold vision: to “seek the peace and security of a world free of nuclear weapons.” We are committed to this ffort no matter how hard it might be, or how long it might take.

U.S. National Statement for the BWC Experts Meeting

U.S. National Statement for the BWC Experts Meeting

The topic of our discussions this week is “effective action on the provision of assistance and coordination with relevant organizations upon request in the case of alleged use of biological or toxin weapons.” Confidence that such assistance will be available strengthens the Biological Weapons Convention. If commitments to provide assistance are real, credible, and effective, they can serve as an incentive for States to join the Convention, and a deterrent to those who might consider using biological weapons.

Biological Weapons Convention: Meeting of Experts, August 23-27, 2010

Biological Weapons Convention: Meeting of Experts, August 23-27, 2010

The 2010 Meeting of Experts will held in the Palais des Nations Room XIX from 23 to 27 August 2010. In accordance with the decision of the Sixth Review Conference, the Meeting of Experts will discuss, and promote common understanding and effective action on the provision of assistance and coordination with relevant organizations upon request by any State Party in the case of alleged use of biological or toxin weapons, including improving national capabilities for disease surveillance, detection and diagnosis and public health systems.

National Space Policy of the United States
President Obama announced the administration’s new National Space Policy on June 28, 2010, expressing the President’s direction for the Nation’s space activities. The policy articulates the President’s commitment to reinvigorating U.S. leadership in space for the purposes of maintaining space as a stable and productive environment for the peaceful use of all nations.

Statement by the President

Fact Sheet: The National Space Policy
Nuclear Security Summit
On April 12-13, 2010, President Obama is hosted a Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC, to enhance international cooperation to prevent nuclear terrorism, an issue which he has identified as the most immediate and extreme threat to global security. President Obama invited over 40 nations to participate, representing a diverse set of regions and various levels of nuclear materials, energy, and expertise.
Statements and Press Releases from the Summit
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Creating The Conditions For A World Free Of Nuclear Weapons

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In April 2009 in Prague, President Obama articulated a bold vision: to “seek the peace and security of a […]

U.S. National Statement for the BWC Experts Meeting

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The topic of our discussions this week is “effective action on the provision of assistance and coordination with relevant […]

Press Conference: Deputy Assistant Secretary Frank A. Rose – U.S. National Space Policy 2010

Deputy Assistant Secretary Rose, Press Briefing in Geneva

The new U.S. National Space Policy released about two weeks ago is President Obama’s statement of his administration’s highest […]

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Group of Governmental Experts Meeting: United States Opening Statement

United States remains committed to reaching an agreement on a legally binding protocol on Cluster Munitions in the CCW […]

Creating The Conditions For A World Free Of Nuclear Weapons

100830 Amb Kennedy Basel

In April 2009 in Prague, President Obama articulated a bold vision: to “seek the peace and security of a […]

U.S. National Statement for the BWC Experts Meeting

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The topic of our discussions this week is “effective action on the provision of assistance and coordination with relevant […]

Biological Weapons Convention: Meeting of Experts, August 23-27, 2010

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The 2010 Meeting of Experts will held in the Palais des Nations Room XIX from 23 to 27 August […]

Press Conference: Deputy Assistant Secretary Frank A. Rose – U.S. National Space Policy 2010

Deputy Assistant Secretary Rose, Press Briefing in Geneva

The new U.S. National Space Policy released about two weeks ago is President Obama’s statement of his administration’s highest […]

Deputy Assistant Secretary Frank Rose On U.S. National Space Policy

Deputy Assistant Secretary Frank Rose addresses the Conference on Disarmament

President Obama’s National Space Policy places more emphasis on: expanding international cooperation and collaboration; encouraging responsible action in space; […]