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U.S. Embassy Windhoek, Namibia

U.S.-Namibian relations are friendly. The U.S. participated in the diplomatic efforts to bring about Namibia’s 1990 independence from South Africa and has since provided assistance…

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U.S. Embassy Yaounde, Cameroon

The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Cameroon in 1960, following the independence of the French-administered part of the country. Cameroon plays a key role in…

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U.S. Embassy Yerevan, Armenia

The United States established diplomatic relations with Armenia in 1992, following its independence from the Soviet Union. The United States is committed to helping Armenia…

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U.S. Embassy Zagreb, Croatia

Bilateral relations between the United States and Croatia are strong. The United States established diplomatic relations with Croatia in 1992 following its independence from Yugoslavia.…

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U.S. Embassy, The Vatican

The Holy See is the universal government of the Catholic Church and operates from Vatican City State, a sovereign, independent territory. The Pope is the…

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U.S. Mission Brasilia, Brazil

The United States and Brazil enjoy deep and broad political and economic relations. Following Brazil’s independence in 1822, the United States was one of the…

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U.S. Mission to Astana, Kazakhstan

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the United States, on December 25, 1991, was the first country to recognize Kazakhstan’s independence. The United States…

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U.S. Mission to the UN Agencies in Rome, Italy

Rome, as headquarters of the three principal organizations dedicated to food and agriculture, is at the center of international efforts to promote sustainable development and…

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U.S. Permanent Mission to the Organization of American States

The Organization of American States (OAS), the oldest regional international organization in the world, traces its origins to the Congress of Panama, convoked by Simon…

Term

Unilateral

An action or decision taken by one state in a particular situation without the agreement or involvement of other states