Armenia Picture

Session presenters included Raffi Gregorian, Deputy Director for Bosnia at the Office of South Central European Affairs; Ambassador William Taylor, Coordinator of US Assistance to Europe and Eurasia; and Kurt Basseuner from the Democratization Policy Institute. BUDP participant Damir Mezet said, "In learning about the way US society functions, I learned more about my own country… I think I have a better picture about the position of Bosnia and Bosnians in the world… I intend to use all my abilities in my country, because I believe… that there is the possibility of good life back home." ... [Read More]

Foreign Entry Requirements

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship or voter’s registration card, along with picture ID, required, return/onward ticket, and proof of funds needed for tourist stay of up to 6 months. Contact the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, 3216 New Mexico Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016 (202/362-5122/5166/5211) for further information. ... [Read More]

11/28/00: White Conference on Culture and Diplomacy

Hon. Jack Valenti, President and CEO, Motion Picture Association of America ... [Read More]

For the Record Newsletter – European Programs Branch

The students take a moment for a picture with Rowena Cross-Najafi and Bela Tsipuria (pictured in the center). ... [Read More]

U.S. Engagement in Central Asia and the Caucasus: Staying Our Course Along the Silk Road

Human Rights: There are serious human rights problems throughout the countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus. For example, in Turkmenistan, we have witnessed a sharp crackdown on the political opposition and society in general since the attack on President Niyazov's motorcade in November. The Government of Turkmenistan arrested a number of political opponents of President Niyazov, all of whom he alleges were involved in the plot. The Turkmen Government did not allow an independent observer from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to visit Turkmenistan to investigate claims of human rights violations, including torture, associated with this crackdown. Despite this bleak picture, we firmly believe that change will come in Turkmenistan. We will not abandon the Turkmen people. ... [Read More]

Foreign Entry Requirements

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From Turkish point of view, it has paid 100 billion dollars inthe last 15 years to combat international terrorism. Ladies andgentlemen, Turkey has 100 billion dollars in foreign debt. Itmeans that if we didn't have the Kurdish problem, we wouldnot have the foreign debt and there would be a different pictureof Turkey in terms of democracy and human rights. But this isthe reality. In the past 15 years, Turkey has paid this moneyand it is still paying 8.5 billion dollars every year for defensepurposes. Turkey signed, just last year, a contract that will see150 billion dollars in defense procurement over the next 25years. This is immense. One can understand how, for theTurks in general, security comes first. Otherwise, you wouldn't pay this. This can be wrong. It can be right. The reality is, theTurks want to get more security because they feel insecure. ... [Read More]

US Department Of State Post Report

The city’s National Art Gallery has more than 16,000 works that date back to the middle ages. It houses paintings by many European masters. The Modern Art Museum, The Children’s Picture Gallery, and the Saryan Museum are only a few of the other noteworthy collections of fine art on display in Yerevan. Moreover, many private galleries are in operation, with many more opening each year. They feature rotating exhibitions and sales. ...

The following services are available and adequate (sometimes excellent, and almost always very affordable): haircutting, shoe repair, taxi, tailoring, dress making, upholstery & draperies, auto repair, lock smithy, picture framing etc. In short, most average needs can be met. In addition, the GSO provides many services. ... [Read More]

IV. Country Narratives: Europe and Eurasia

The Government of Azerbaijan does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. A more complete picture of trafficking in Azerbaijan warrants its inclusion in this report for the first time. In the absence of government identification, local and international experts catalogued a significant number of victims trafficked from or through Azerbaijan during the reporting period. The government merits the designation of Tier 2 Watch List because its efforts are in initial stages and progress is expected in the near future. Law enforcement officers were neither trained nor instructed on victim identification and did not adequately investigate trafficking, nor the extent to which government corruption facilitates it. The government should promptly adopt and fully implement its national action plan and undertake and implement necessary legal reform. ... [Read More]