IIP publishes five electronic journals (U.S. Foreign Policy Agenda, Economic Perspectives, Issues of Democracy, Global Issues, and U.S. Society & Values) with a new journal in one of the series appearing each month.

In addition, the journals are available for download in Adobe Acrobat format. Most language versions are also available in zipped ASCII or zipped ANSI format

This page contains 12 pieces in a new series of one-page primers on the fundamentals of democracy produced by the Bureau of International Information Programs

Although the term is ubiquitous in today's world, explaining "democracy" can be challenging. This series provides the reader with an overview paper and then breaks down the specific elements of democratic governance into individual topics.

Remarks by Ambassador Pierce: Remarks and speeches by the U.S. Ambassador to Cape Verde.

Ambassador Pierce Inaugurates American Corner in Mosteiros and Embarks on People-to-People Diplomacy

Ambassador Pierce presents his credentials

Democracy and Human Rights Programs

Statement by Ambassador at Signing Ceremony for U.S.-Cape Verde Air Transport Agreement

Hands-on Diplomacy Gets
Town Clock Ticking

Read an interesting account of how a century-old town clock was repaired and saved by Ambassador Johnson, a team of Embassy employees, and a local clockmaker.

What the Secretary Has Been Saying: Speeches, testimony, remarks and statements by Secretary of State Colin L. Powell

Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People

Welcome to U.S. Embassy Praia’s Public Diplomacy Page

Hands-on Diplomacy Gets Town Clock Ticking

Hands-on Diplomacy Gets
Town Clock Ticking