Bangui, Central African Republic 

In 1960, the Central African Republic (CAR) gained its independence from France, and the United States established diplomatic relations in 1961. CAR is one of the world’s least developed nations, and has experienced political instability since independence. Due to frequent violence and unrest, the embassy has had to close down and be evacuated a few […] 

U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia 

Banjul, The Gambia 

The Gambia became independent from the United Kingdom in 1965 and the United States recognized it the same year. President Yayah Jammeh took power in a military coup d’état in 1994 and remained in office until he was defeated by President Adama Barrow in elections held in 2016. U.S. policy seeks to strengthen relations with […] 

U.S. Embassy Beijing, China 

Beijing, China 

In 1844 the United States and the Empire of China formally recognized each other, leading to the establishment of the U.S. Legation (a diplomatic liaison office) in Beijing in 1862. The Chinese Revolution of 1911 and other political turmoil in China interrupted diplomatic relations briefly, but in 1935 the legation was elevated to an embassy. […] 

U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon 

Beirut, Lebanon 

In 1942 the United States appointed an “Agent and Consul General” to provide a quasi-diplomatic presence in Lebanon while it was still under French authority. Lebanon achieved independence in 1944. Lebanon’s history since its 1944 independence has been marked by periods of political turmoil interspersed with prosperity built on its position as a regional center […] 

U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia