Jerusalem, Israel 

The United States was the first country to recognize Israel as a state in 1948, and the first to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in 2017. Israel’s founding was preceded by more than 50 years of efforts to establish a sovereign state as a homeland for the Jewish people. Israel has long been, […] 

U.S. Embassy Juba, South Sudan 

Juba, South Sudan 

Since achieving its independence from British and Egyptian rule in 1956, Sudan experienced recurring civil wars primarily between North and South. Following a referendum, the Republic of South Sudan declared independence on July 9, 2011. The United States recognized the Republic of South Sudan the same day. Several disputes between Sudan and South Sudan remain […] 

U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan 

Kabul, Afghanistan 

The United States recognized Afghanistan in 1921 after its independence from the United Kingdom, and diplomatic relations were established in 1935. The first U.S. Legation in Kabul opened in 1942 and was elevated to embassy status in 1948. However, the embassy closed in 1989 due to safety concerns; it reopened in 2002 after NATO forces […] 

U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda 

Kampala, Uganda 

The United States established diplomatic relations with Uganda in 1962 following Uganda’s independence from the United Kingdom. The human rights abuses of several Ugandan governments strained U.S. relations with Uganda. President Museveni came to power in 1986, after decades of internal strife. Under Museveni, Uganda experienced relative political stability and economic growth. Uganda faces numerous […] 

U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal