Employees 321 (as of 2011) | Annual budget $206 million | |
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Formed August 24, 1992; 24 years ago (August 24, 1992) Preceding bureau Bureau of Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs Jurisdiction Executive branch of the United States Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building, Washington, D.C., United States |
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA), also known as the Bureau of Near East Asian Affairs, is an agency of the Department of State within the United States government that deals with U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic relations with the nations of the Near East. It is headed by the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, who reports to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. Anne W. Patterson currently holds this position.
Organization
The offices of the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs direct, coordinate, and supervise U.S. government activities within the region, including political, economic, consular, public diplomacy, and administrative management issues.
References
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