Celebrating Global Economic Statecraft Day
About the Author: Jose W. Fernandez serves as Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs.
On June 14, our embassies and consulates throughout the world, and many of us across the government here in Washington, celebrated Global Economic Statecraft Day (GESD) to recognize all the ways we are putting economics at the forefront of our foreign policy. And this recognition came all the way from the top: Secretary Clinton used her keynote speech at the African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum to mark GESD, and President Obama released a video message dedicated to the day’s commemoration.
Above all, GESD was an opportunity to honor the dynamism and creativity of the ambassadors, economic officers,… more »
Diplomacy Promotes Travel and Tourism to the United States
About the Author: Dawn L. McCall, is the Coordinator for Bureau of International Information Programs.
June 14 is Flag Day, and Americans everywhere are proudly flying the red, white, and blue. Here at the State Department, and at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, we are joining Secretary Clinton to gear up for Global Economic Statecraft Day . Today in Washington and nearly every other world capital, more than 350 events in 138 countries will let U.S. diplomats show what they do every day to help American businesses around the world. You can watch Secretary Clinton’s remarks on Economic Statecraft right here on state.gov.
U.S. embassies are using this day to bring together local and American business to forge stronger economic ties, increase trade and commerce, promote tourism,… more »
Fact Sheet on Nonproliferation and Economic Statecraft
Fact Sheet
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
June 13, 2012
On June 14, Global Economic Statecraft Day, U.S. embassies around the world are hosting more than 160 events in more than 125 countries to encourage connections between American businesses and foreign markets.
A clear understanding of economics and market forces informs the tools used to fight proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, from sanctions and security assistance to diplomacy. Whether targeting smugglers and front companies or designing border security programs or training our allies to respond in the event of an attack, our diplomats and development experts must understand the economic implications – and opportunities – associated with the policies they design and implement. Harnessing these forces advances nonproliferation efforts while allowing us to help create a constructive environment for secure international trade and a more level playing field for U.S. industry. Economic tools and economic thinking advance our strategic nonproliferation objectives and support America’s economic renewal. MORE
