"Our Mission: Political-Military Affairs integrates diplomacy and defense, and forges strong international partnerships to meet shared security challenges." |
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The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM), headed by Assistant Secretary Andrew J. Shapiro, 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.
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PM News |
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A "Sea Change" in State-DOD Cooperation |
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Export Control Reform Assistant Secretary Shapiro (July 17): "The results of all our work are within reach – a modern export control system that better protects our national security with all the benefits that come from that – better interoperability with our allies, a healthier defense industrial base, and less red tape. This means it will be easier to export, which is good for the economy and for maintaining and creating jobs." Full Text» |
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Taking Action Against Piracy Assistant Secretary Shapiro (Mar. 27): "American diplomatic engagement and leadership on piracy has helped catalyze the action of others so that the burden of maintaining global stability is shared." Full Text» PM/CPMS» |
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Helping Libya Secure MANPADS Anti-Aircraft Missiles |
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2012 To Walk the Earth in Safety Assistant Secretary Shapiro (July 1): "This 11th edition of our annual report, To Walk The Earth In Safety, details the programs and partnerships that make the United States’ Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) program a lasting success." Full Text» Report» PM/WRA» |
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Supporting U.S. Defense Trade through Export Control Reform Assistant Secretary Shapiro (Nov. 9): "We are making substantial progress and our efforts will greatly benefit both American industry and our national security." Full Text» DDTC» |
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Ensuring Israel's Qualitative Military Edge |
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Counter-Piracy: Safeguarding the Seaways |
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Making the World Safer |
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Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia Launches New Website |