Manama, Bahrain 

Bahrain declared independence from the United Kingdom in 1971, the same year the United States established diplomatic relations with the new country. Bahrain plays a key role in regional security and is a vital U.S. partner in defense initiatives. Bahrain hosts the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet and participates in U.S.-led military coalitions. Bahrain was the […] 

U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines 

Manila, Philippines 

The United States recognized the Republic of the Philippines as an independent state on July 4, 1946, through a presidential proclamation by President Harry S Truman. On the same date, the two nations signed a treaty whereby the United States renounced all claims to the Philippines, which had previously been under American sovereignty. The current […] 

U.S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique 

Maputo, Mozambique 

The United States recognized the People’s Republic of Mozambique in 1975 upon its independence from Portugal. The country has had one ruling political party since 1975 and experienced civil war for years. The opposition party never fully integrated into Mozambican politics or disarmed, and historical grievances have resurfaced in periodic flare-ups of violence since the […] 

U.S. Embassy Maseru, Lesotho 

Maseru, Lesotho 

The United States recognized the Kingdom of Lesotho in 1966 when it became independent from the United Kingdom. Lesotho is a constitutional monarchy that faces challenges including poverty, income inequality, and one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in the world. Since independence, Lesotho and the United States have had productive bilateral relations. U.S. foreign […] 

U.S. Embassy Mbabane, Eswatini