* International Issues of Interest to U.S. Citizens
The United States is actively interested and/or participates in issues of an international nature. While most play out as part of U.S. foreign policy, some can directly or indirectly affect or involve American citizens, particularly those living or traveling abroad. To address these issues, the U.S. uses treaties, international agreements, direct diplomatic channels, and a number of venues, including:
- European Union (EU)
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- Organization of American States (OAS)
- United Nations (UN)
Issues specific to foreign relations and policy include:
Issues of a more general nature include:
- Climate Change
- Current Tsunami Advisories
- HIV/AIDS
- Human Rights around the World
- International Kidnapping
- Refugees
- Women's Issues
Contact the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the White House for additional information on these and other topics of an international nature.
Need More Information? Try These Additional Resources:
- Diplomacy: Foreign Policy of the United States
- U.S. Participation in International Organizations
- U.S. Treaties and International Agreements
The short link for this FAQ is http://1.usa.gov/prdssj
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