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Diplomatic and consular service, American Special Warning About Drug Offenses Abroad 
 Brief caution about possession and use of illegal drugs in foreign countries. "Every year, several hundred Americans are arrested abroad on drug charges. Persons caught with illegal drugs in a foreign country are subject to the drug laws of that country, not those of the U.S.; as always, ignorance of the law is no excuse." Links to an overview of what U.S. consulates can do for Americans arrested overseas. From the U.S. Department of State. http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html#drug_offenses Topics: Crime, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets
"Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country." Listed by country, with accompanying information sheets. From the U.S. State Department. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Governments, Travel Last updated Dec 30, 2004 U.S. Department of State: Office of the Chief of Protocol
Learn about this government office that "advises, assists, and supports the President of the United States, the Vice President, and the Secretary of State on official matters of national and international protocol, ensuring that the accepted rules of conduct in every capital of the world are implemented." Includes a list of specific duties, facts and history, recent activities, event photos, and other material on U.S. diplomatic conduct. From the U.S. Department of State. http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Governments Last updated Mar 21, 2006 U.S. Department of State: Youth & Education
Collection of material of interest to children, students, and educators about the operation and history of the State Department. Topics include details about the State Department (designed especially for children), a timeline of U.S. diplomatic history through 1989, and overviews of programs such as the youth exchange, Art in Embassies (which places American art in U.S. diplomatic residences), and grants for educational and cultural purposes. http://www.state.gov/youthandeducation/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Feb 21, 2006 |
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