Assistant Secretary Blake: "Central Asia is a region of significant importance to U.S. national interests. Recognizing the uniqueness of each of the five Central Asian nations and their sovereignty and independence, U.S. policy supports the development of fully sovereign, stable democratic nations, integrated into the world economy and cooperating with one another, the United States, and our partners, to advance regional security and stability." |
Under Secretary Hormats (Jan. 28): "When people ask why the United States is so interested in expanding its ties with India, my response is three-fold – One, our ties make geo-strategic sense. Two, they make geo-economic sense. And three, and most importantly, our citizens will benefit from it." Full Text»
Assistant Secretary Blake (Dec. 9): "Women invest 80 percent of their incomes in their families and communities, and women-led local governments are both more honest and provide more public services. When we invest in women’s education and give them the opportunity to access credit or start a small business, the economic, political, and social benefits ripple out far beyond the home.” Full Text»
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Pyatt (Dec. 1): "The United States’ strong geopolitical focus on Asia is a whole-of-government acknowledgement that over the next century events in Asia – from Delhi to Beijing – will drive global politics and economics. To put an international spin on American political phraseology: As goes Asia, so goes the rest of the world.” Full Text»