The United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

 has formal diplomatic relations with most nations. The United States federal statutes relating to foreign relations can be found in Title 22 of the United States Code

Title 22 of the United States Code

Title 22 of the United States Code outlines the role of foreign relations and intercourse in the United States Code.—Diplomatic and Consular Service Generally—Consular Courts—United States Court for China—Passports—Preservation of Friendly Foreign Relations Generally—Foreign Diplomatic and Consular...

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Pacific

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Australia	1940	See Australia – United States relations Australia is a close ally of the United States. Australia has traditionally been aligned with the Commonwealth of Nations Commonwealth of Nations The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states... . It has, however, strengthened its relationship with the United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...  since 1942, as Britain's influence in Asia declined, to establish its current position as a staunch American ally. At the governmental level, United-States-Australia relations are formalized by the ANZUS ANZUS The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty is the military alliance which binds Australia and New Zealand and, separately, Australia and the United States to cooperate on defence matters in the Pacific Ocean area, though today the treaty is understood to relate to attacks...  treaty and the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement The Australia – United States Free Trade Agreement is a preferential trade agreement between Australia and the United States modelled on the North American Free Trade Agreement . The free trade agreement was signed on 18 May 2004, ratified by the U.S. House of Representatives on 14 July 2004 by a... .
Fiji	1971	See Fiji – United States relations Relations are currently poor, due to the United States' opposition to Fiji's unelected government, which came to power through a military coup 2006 Fijian coup d'état The Fijian coup d'état of December 2006 occurred as a continuation of the pressure which had been building since the military unrest of the 2000 Fijian coup d'état and 2005-2006 Fijian political crisis....  in December 2006. The United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...  suspended $2.5 million in aid money pending a review of the situation, following the 2006 coup.
Kiribati	1980	See Kiribati – United States relations Relations between Kiribati and the United States are excellent. Kiribati signed a treaty of friendship with the United States after independence in 1979. The United States has no consular or diplomatic facilities in the country. Officers of the American Embassy in Suva Suva Suva features a tropical rainforest climate under the Koppen climate classification. The city sees a copious amount of precipitation during the course of the year. Suva averages 3,000 mm of precipitation annually with its driest month, July averaging 125 mm of rain per year. In fact,... , Fiji Fiji Fiji , officially the Republic of Fiji , is an island nation in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about northeast of New Zealand's North Island... , are concurrently accredited to Kiribati and make periodic visits. The U.S. Peace Corps Peace Corps The Peace Corps is an American volunteer program run by the United States Government, as well as a government agency of the same name. The mission of the Peace Corps includes three goals: providing technical assistance, helping people outside the United States to understand US culture, and helping...  has maintained a program in Kiribati since 1967. Currently there are about 40 Peace Corps volunteers serving in the country.
Marshall Islands	1986	See Marshall Islands – United States relations The Marshall Islands is a sovereign nation in "free association" with the United States. The Marshall Islands and the United States maintain excellent relations. After more than a decade of negotiation, the Marshall Islands and the United States signed the Compact of Free Association on June 25, 1983. The Compact gives the U.S. full authority and responsibility over defense of the Marshall Islands. The Marshall Islands and the United States both lay claim to Wake Island Wake Island Wake Island is a coral atoll having a coastline of in the North Pacific Ocean, located about two-thirds of the way from Honolulu west to Guam east. It is an unorganized, unincorporated territory of the United States, administered by the Office of Insular Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior... . The Compact that binds the U.S. and the Marshall Islands is the same one that binds the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia Federated States of Micronesia The Federated States of Micronesia or FSM is an independent, sovereign island nation, made up of four states from west to east: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. It comprises approximately 607 islands with c... .
Federated States of Micronesia	1986	See Federated States of Micronesia – United States relations Reflecting a strong legacy of Trusteeship Trusteeship Trusteeship may refer to*Trust law *Trusteeship *United Nations Trusteeship...  cooperation, over 25 U.S. federal agencies continue to maintain programs in the FSM. The United States and the FSM share very strong relations. Under the Amended Compact, the U.S. has full authority and responsibility for the defense of the FSM. This security relationship can be changed or terminated by mutual agreement. The Compact that binds the U.S. and the FSM is the same one that binds the United States and the Marshall Islands Marshall Islands The Republic of the Marshall Islands , , is a Micronesian nation of atolls and islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, just west of the International Date Line and just north of the Equator. As of July 2011 the population was 67,182... .
Nauru	1976	See Nauru – United States relations
New Zealand	1942	See New Zealand – United States relations Relations have been complex. The United States has historically assisted New Zealand in times of turmoil; for instance, during World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...  and with the 2010 Canterbury earthquake 2010 Canterbury earthquake The 2010 Canterbury earthquake was a 7.1 magnitude earthquake, which struck the South Island of New Zealand at 4:35 am on local time .... . New Zealand has reciprocated; for example, by participating in the Vietnam War Vietnam War The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of... . However, the United States suspended its mutual defense obligations to New Zealand because of that state's non-nuclear policies New Zealand's nuclear-free zone In 1984, Prime Minister David Lange barred nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed ships from using New Zealand ports or entering New Zealand waters. Under the New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act 1987, territorial sea, land and airspace of New Zealand became nuclear-free zones... .
Palau	1996	See Palau – United States relations On October 1, 1994, after five decades of US administration, the country of Palau became the last component of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to gain its independence. In 1978, Palau decided not to join the Federated States of Micronesia, due to culture and language differences, and instead sought independence. In 1986, the Compact of Free Association agreement between Palau and the United States was approved, paving the way for Palau's independence.
Papua New Guinea	1975	See Papua New Guinea – United States relations
Samoa	1962	See Samoa – United States relations
Solomon Islands	1978	See Solomon Islands – United States relations
Tonga	1886; 1972	See Tonga – United States relations
Tuvalu	1978	See Tuvalu – United States relations Relations between the two countries are generally amicable, or neutral, but there have been notable disagreements regarding the issues of climate change and the Kyoto Protocol Kyoto Protocol The Kyoto Protocol is a protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change , aimed at fighting global warming... .
Vanuatu	1986	See United States – Vanuatu relations The United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...  and Vanuatu Vanuatu Vanuatu , officially the Republic of Vanuatu , is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is some east of northern Australia, northeast of New Caledonia, west of Fiji, and southeast of the Solomon Islands, near New Guinea.Vanuatu was...  established diplomatic relations on September 30, 1986 - three months to the day after Vanuatu had established diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union Soviet Union The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991.... . Relations were often tense in the 1980s, under the prime ministership of Father Walter Lini Walter Lini Father Walter Hadye Lini was an Anglican priest and the founding Prime Minister of Vanuatu. He was born on Pentecost Island. During the era when Vanuatu was a condominium ruled by the United Kingdom and France, Lini formed the Vanua'aku Pati, which was principally backed by English-speakers...  in Vanuatu, but eased after that. At present, bilateral relations consist primarily in US aid to Vanuatu.

Americas

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Argentina	1823	See Argentina – United States relations The United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...  has a positive bilateral relationship with Argentina Argentina Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...  based on many common strategic interests, including non-proliferation, counternarcotics, counterterrorism, the fight against human trafficking Human trafficking Human trafficking is the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of reproductive slavery, commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, or a modern-day form of slavery... , and issues of regional stability, as well as the strength of commercial ties. Argentina is a participant in the Three-Plus-One regional mechanism (Argentina, Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... , Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the... , and the U.S.), which focuses on coordination of counter-terrorism policies in the tri-border region. Argentina has endorsed the Proliferation Security Initiative Proliferation Security Initiative The Proliferation Security Initiative is a global effort that aims to stop trafficking of weapons of mass destruction , their delivery systems, and related materials to and from states and non-state actors of proliferation concern. Launched by United States President George W... , and has implemented the Container Security Initiative Container Security Initiative The Container Security Initiative was launched in 2002 by the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection , an agency of the Department of Homeland Security. Its purpose was to increase security for container cargo shipped to the United States...  and the Trade Transparency Unit, both of which are programs administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Bolivia	1849	See Bolivia – United States relations Although President Evo Morales Evo Morales Juan Evo Morales Ayma , popularly known as Evo , is a Bolivian politician and activist, currently serving as the 80th President of Bolivia, a position that he has held since 2006. He is also the leader of both the Movement for Socialism party and the cocalero trade union...  has been publicly critical of U.S. policies, the United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...  and Bolivia Bolivia Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...  have a tradition of cordial and cooperative relations. Development assistance from the United States to Bolivia dates from the 1940s, and the U.S. remains a major partner for economic development, improved health, democracy, and the environment. In 1991, the U.S. Government forgave all of the $341 million debt owed by Bolivia to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as well as 80% ($31 million) of the amount owed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for food assistance. The United States has also been a strong supporter of forgiveness of Bolivia's multilateral debt under the HIPC initiatives.
Brazil	1824	See Brazil – United States relations The United States was the first country to recognize the independence of Brazil, doing so in 1808. Brazil-United States relations has a long history, characterized by some moments of remarkable convergence of interests but also by sporadic and critical divergences on sensitive international issues. The United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...  has increasingly regarded Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...  as a significant power, especially in its role as a stabilizing force and skillful interlocutor in Latin America Latin America Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages  – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area... . As a significant political and economic power, Brazil has traditionally preferred to cooperate with the United States on specific issues rather than seeking to develop an all-encompassing, privileged relationship with the United States.
Canada	1927	See Canada–United States relations Relations between Canada and the United States span more than two centuries, marked by a shared British colonial heritage British colonization of the Americas British colonization of the Americas began in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia and reached its peak when colonies had been established throughout the Americas... , conflict during the early years of the U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... , and the eventual development of one of the most successful international relationships in the modern world. The most serious breach in the relationship was the War of 1812 War of 1812 The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant... , which saw an American invasion of then British North America British North America British North America is a historical term. It consisted of the colonies and territories of the British Empire in continental North America after the end of the American Revolutionary War and the recognition of American independence in 1783.At the start of the Revolutionary War in 1775 the British...  and counter invasions from British-Canadian forces. The border was demilitarized after the war and, apart from minor raids, has remained peaceful. Military collaboration began during the World Wars and continued throughout the Cold War, despite Canadian Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...  doubts about certain American policies. A high volume of trade and migration between the U.S. and Canada has generated closer ties, despite continued Canadian fears of being overwhelmed by its neighbor, which is ten times larger in population, wealth and debt.
Cuba	1902	See Cuba – United States relations Following the Cuban Revolution Cuban Revolution The Cuban Revolution was an armed revolt by Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement against the regime of Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista between 1953 and 1959. Batista was finally ousted on 1 January 1959, and was replaced by a revolutionary government led by Castro...  of 1959 relations deteriorated substantially, and have since been marked by tension and confrontation. The United States does not have formal diplomatic relations with Cuba and has maintained an embargo United States embargo against Cuba The United States embargo against Cuba is a commercial, economic, and financial embargo partially imposed on Cuba in October 1960...  which makes it illegal for U.S. corporations to do business with Cuba. U.S. diplomatic representation in Cuba is handled by the United States Interests Section in Havana United States Interests Section in Havana The U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay is inaccessible from within Cuba. Consular issues regarding the naval base are handled by the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica.-Location:...  and a similar Cuban Interests Section remains in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution.... ; both are officially part of the respective embassies of Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... . The United States has stated it will continue the embargo so long as the Cuban regime continues to refuse to move toward democratization and greater respect for human rights Human rights in Cuba Human Rights Watch is among international human rights organizations accusing the Cuban government of systematic human rights abuses, including torture, arbitrary imprisonment, unfair trials, and extrajudicial execution.... , hoping to see democratization that took place in Eastern Europe.
Chile	1824	See Chile – United States relations Relations between Chile and the United States have been better in the period 1988 to 2008 than any other time in history. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, The United States government applauded the rebirth of democratic practices Democracy Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...  in Chile, despite having facilitated the 1973 Chilean coup d'état, the build-up to which included destabilizing the country's economy and politics. Regarded as one of the least corrupt and most vibrant democracies in South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east... , with a healthy economy, Chile is noted as being a valuable ally of the United States in the Southern Hemisphere. A prime example of cooperation includes the landmark 2003 U.S.A/Chile Free Trade Agreement.
Colombia	1822	See Colombia – United States relations Relations between Colombia and the United States have evolved from mutual cordiality during most of the 19th and early 20th centuries to a recent partnership that links the governments of both nations around several key issues, including fighting communism, the War on Drugs War on Drugs The War on Drugs is a campaign of prohibition and foreign military aid and military intervention being undertaken by the United States government, with the assistance of participating countries, intended to both define and reduce the illegal drug trade... , and especially since 9/11, the threat of terrorism Terrorism Terrorism is the systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion. In the international community, however, terrorism has no universally agreed, legally binding, criminal law definition... . During the last fifty years, different American governments and their representatives have become involved in Colombian affairs through the implementation of policies concerned with the above issues. Some critics of current US policies in Colombia, such as Law Professor John Barry, consider that US influences have catalyzed internal conflicts and substantially expanded the scope and nature of human rights abuses in Colombia. Supporters, such as Under Secretary of State Under Secretary of State The Under Secretary of State, from 1919 to 1972, was the second-ranking official at the United States Department of State , serving as the Secretary's principal deputy, chief assistant, and Acting Secretary in the event of the Secretary's absence...  Marc Grossman Marc Grossman Marc Grossman is the United States Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan. He served as United States Ambassador to Turkey, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs, and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs.... , consider that the U.S. has promoted respect for human rights and the rule of law in Colombia, in addition to the fight against drugs and terrorism.
Costa Rica	1851	See Costa Rica – United States relations
Dominican Republic	1866	See Dominican Republic – United States relations
Ecuador	1832	See Ecuador – United States relations
El Salvador	1824; 1849	See El Salvador – United States relations
Guatemala	1824; 1844	See Guatemala – United States relations
Haiti	1862	See Haiti – United States relations
Honduras	1824; 1853	See Honduras – United States relations
Mexico	1822	See Mexico – United States relations
Nicaragua	1824; 1849	See Nicaragua – United States relations
Panama	1903	See Panama – United States relations
Paraguay	1852	See Paraguay – United States relations
Peru	1826	See Peru – United States relations
Uruguay	1836	See United States – Uruguay relations In 2002, Uruguay and the U.S. created a Joint Commission on Trade and Investment (JCTI) to exchange ideas on a variety of economic topics. In March 2003, the JCTI identified six areas of concentration until the eventual signing of the Free Trade Area of the Americas Free Trade Area of the Americas The Free Trade Area of the Americas , , ) was a proposed agreement to eliminate or reduce the trade barriers among all countries in the Americas but Cuba. In the last round of negotiations, trade ministers from 34 countries met in Miami, United States, in November 2003 to discuss the proposal...  (FTAA): customs issues, intellectual property Intellectual property Intellectual property is a term referring to a number of distinct types of creations of the mind for which a set of exclusive rights are recognized—and the corresponding fields of law...  protection, investment, labor, environment, and trade in goods. In late 2004, Uruguay and the U.S. signed an Open Skies Agreement, which was ratified in May 2006. In November 2005, they signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty Bilateral Investment Treaty A bilateral investment treaty is an agreement establishing the terms and conditions for private investment by nationals and companies of one state in another state. This type of investment is called foreign direct investment . BITs are established through trade pacts...  (BIT), which entered into force on November 1, 2006. A Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Trade and Investment Framework Agreement A Trade and Investment Framework Agreement is a trade pact which establishes a framework for expanding trade and resolving outstanding disputes between countries....  (TIFA) was signed in January 2007. More than 80 U.S.-owned companies operate in Uruguay, and many more market U.S. goods and services.
Venezuela	1835	See United States – Venezuela relations After the election of Presidents Hugo Chávez Hugo Chávez Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías is the 56th and current President of Venezuela, having held that position since 1999. He was formerly the leader of the Fifth Republic Movement political party from its foundation in 1997 until 2007, when he became the leader of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela...  of Venezuela and George W. Bush George W. Bush George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....  of the United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...  and particularly after the Venezuelan failed coup attempt in 2002 against Chavez, tensions between the countries escalated, reaching a high in September 2008 when Venezuela broke off diplomatic relations with the US. Relations showed signs of improvement in 2009 with the election of the new US President Barack Obama Barack Obama Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in... , including the re-establishment of diplomatic relations in June 2009.

Caribbean

The term "Caribbean" is used loosely to refer to countries in or near the Caribbean sea

Caribbean Sea

The Caribbean Sea is a sea of the Atlantic Ocean located in the tropics of the Western hemisphere. It is bounded by Mexico and Central America to the west and southwest, to the north by the Greater Antilles, and to the east by the Lesser Antilles....

 other than those included under "Latin America".

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Antigua and Barbuda	1981	See United States-Antigua and Barbuda relations
Aruba		See Aruba – United States relations
The Bahamas	1973	See Bahamas – United States relations
Barbados	1966	See Barbados – United States relations
Belize	1981	See United States-Belize relations
Bermuda		See Bermuda – United States relations
Cayman Islands		See Cayman Islands – United States relations
Dominica	1978	See Dominica – United States relations
Grenada	1974	See Grenada – United States relations
Guyana	1966	See Guyana – United States relations
Jamaica	1962	See Jamaica – United States relations
Netherlands Antilles		See Netherlands Antilles – United States relations
Saint Kitts and Nevis	1983	See Saint Kitts and Nevis – United States relations
Saint Lucia	1979	See Saint Lucia – United States relations
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	1981	See Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – United States relations
Suriname	1975	See Suriname – United States relations
Trinidad and Tobago	1962	See Trinidad and Tobago – United States relations

East Asia

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
People's Republic of China	1844; 1979	See Sino-American relations Sino-American relations For the article on U.S.-Taiwan relations, see Republic of China – United States relations.Sino-American or People's Republic of China–United States relations refers to international relations between the United States of America and the government of People's Republic of China...   The United States recognizes the People's Republic as the only government of China One-China policy The One-China policy refers to the policy or view that there is only one state called "China", despite the existence of two governments that claim to be "China".... .
Hong Kong		See Hong Kong – United States relations
Japan	1854	See Japan – United States relations Since 1945, US-Japan relations have improved.
Macau		See Macau – United States relations
Mongolia	1987	See Mongolia – United States relations
North Korea	N/A (No relations)	See North Korea – United States relations  The United States does not recognize the North Korean government. For decades, the US and North Korea have been locked in a stalemate over nuclear weapons.
South Korea		See South Korea – United States relations
	|See Republic of China – United States relations  The United States has not formally recognized the Republic of China since 1979, in accordance with the One-China policy One-China policy The One-China policy refers to the policy or view that there is only one state called "China", despite the existence of two governments that claim to be "China".... .

South East Asia

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Brunei	1984	See Brunei – United States relations The U.S. welcomed Brunei Darussalam's full independence from the United Kingdom on January 1, 1984, and opened an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan Bandar Seri Begawan Bandar Seri Begawan, with an estimated population 140,000 , is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei...  on that date. Brunei opened its embassy in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....  in March 1984. Brunei's armed forces Royal Brunei Armed Forces The Royal Brunei Armed Forces was formed on 31 May 1961. Known as the Askar Melayu Brunei, it was honoured with the royal title on 31 May 1965, when the word 'Diraja' was added to the title. It was then known as Askar Melayu Diraja Brunei,...  engage in joint exercises, training programs, and other military cooperation with the U.S. A memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation was signed on November 29, 1994. The Sultan of Brunei visited Washington in December 2002.
Myanmar	1948	See Burma – United States relations The political relationship between the United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...  and Burma worsened after the 1988 military coup and violent suppression of pro-democracy Democracy Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...  demonstration Demonstration (people) A demonstration or street protest is action by a mass group or collection of groups of people in favor of a political or other cause; it normally consists of walking in a mass march formation and either beginning with or meeting at a designated endpoint, or rally, to hear speakers.Actions such as... s. Subsequent repression, including the brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors in September 2007, further strained the relationship.
Cambodia	1950	See Cambodia – United States relations
East Timor	2002	See East Timor – United States relations
Indonesia	1949	See Indonesia – United States relations
Laos	1950	See Laos – United States relations
Malaysia	1957	See Malaysia – United States relations
Philippines	1946	See Philippines – United States relations The Philippines and the United States have a long standing alliance. The Philippines was also a US colony from 1902-1946. The Philippines is also the oldest and one of the closest US allies in Asia. The US and the Philippines have fought together in many conflicts such as World War I World War I World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918... , World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... , the Korean War Korean War The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union... , Vietnam War Vietnam War The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of... , Insurgency in the Philippines, Gulf War Gulf War The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...  and the War on Terror War on Terror The War on Terror is a term commonly applied to an international military campaign led by the United States and the United Kingdom with the support of other North Atlantic Treaty Organisation as well as non-NATO countries... . The Philippines and the United States still maintain close, friendly, diplomatic, political and military relations with 100,000+ US citizens and nationals living in the Philippines and more than 2 million Filipinos living in the United States. Both countries actively cooperate in the trade, investment and financial sectors. The US is also the largest investor in the Philippine economy with an estimated total worth of $63 billion. The United States and the Philippines conduct joint military exercises called the Balikatan Exercises that take place once a year to boost relations between the two countries. The US military also conduct humanitarian and aid missions in the Philippines. The Philippines is one out of two Major US allies Major non-NATO ally Major non-NATO ally is a designation given by the United States government to close allies who have strategic working relationships with US armed forces but are not members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization...  in South East Asia.
Singapore	1965	See Singapore – United States relations
Thailand	1833	See Thailand – United States relations
Vietnam	1950	See United States – Vietnam relations After a 20-year hiatus of severed ties, President President of the United States The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....  Bill Clinton Bill Clinton William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...  announced the formal normalization of diplomatic relations with Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...  on July 11, 1995. Subsequent to President Clinton's normalization announcement, in August 1995, both nations upgraded their Liaison Offices opened during January 1995 to embassy status. As diplomatic ties between the nations grew, the United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...  opened a consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam... , and Vietnam opened a consulate in San Francisco.

South and Central Asia

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Bangladesh	1972	See Bangladesh – United States relations Today the relationship between the two countries are based on what is described by American diplomats as the "three Ds", meaning Democracy, Development and Denial of space for terrorism. The United States is closely working with Bangladesh in combating Islamic extremism and terrorism and is providing hundreds of millions of dollars every year in economic assistance.
Bhutan		The U.S. has offered to resettle 60,000 of the 107,000 alleged Bhutanese refugees of Nepalese origin now living in seven U.N. refugee camps in southeastern Nepal.
India	1947	See India – United States relations
Kazakhstan	1991	See Kazakhstan – United States relations
Kyrgyzstan	1991	See Kyrgyzstan – United States relations
Maldives	1965	See Maldives – United States relations
Nepal	1947	See Nepal – United States relations
Pakistan	1947	See Pakistan – United States relations Pakistan – United States relations Pakistan – United States relations refers to the bilateral relationship between the Pakistan and the United States. The United States first established diplomatic relations with Pakistan on 20 October 1947. The relationship since then was based primarily on U.S. economic and military assistance to...
Sri Lanka	1947	See Sri Lanka – United States relations
Tajikistan	1991	See Tajikistan – United States relations
Turkmenistan	1991	See Turkmenistan – United States relations The U.S. Embassy, USAID, and the Peace Corps Peace Corps The Peace Corps is an American volunteer program run by the United States Government, as well as a government agency of the same name. The mission of the Peace Corps includes three goals: providing technical assistance, helping people outside the United States to understand US culture, and helping...  are located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The United States and Turkmenistan continue to disagree about the country's path toward democratic Democracy Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...  and economic reform. The United States has publicly advocated industrial privatization, market liberalization, and fiscal reform, as well as legal and regulatory reforms to open up the economy to foreign trade and investment, as the best way to achieve prosperity and true independence and sovereignty.
Uzbekistan	1991	See United States – Uzbekistan relations Relations improved slightly in the latter half of 2007, but the U.S. continues to call for Uzbekistan to meet all of its commitments under the March 2002 Declaration of Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The declaration covers not only security and economic relations but political reform, economic reform, and human rights. Uzbekistan has Central Asia Central Asia Central Asia is a core region of the Asian continent from the Caspian Sea in the west, China in the east, Afghanistan in the south, and Russia in the north... 's largest population and is vital to U.S., regional, and international efforts to promote stability and security.

Europe

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Albania	1922	See Albania – United States relations
Andorra	1995	See United States-Andorra relations
Armenia	1920; 1991	See United States-Armenia relations
Austria	1921	See Austria – United States relations
Azerbaijan	1991	See Azerbaijan – United States relations
Belarus	1991	See Belarus – United States relations  The United States has tense relations with Belarus relating to Belarus' human rights record and alleged election irregularities.
Belgium	1832	See Belgium – United States relations
Bosnia and Herzegovina	1992	See Bosnia and Herzegovina – United States relations
Kingdom of Bulgaria	1903	See Bulgaria – United States relations
Independent State of Croatia	1992	See United States-Croatia relations
Cyprus	1960	See Cyprus – United States relations
Czech Republic	1993	See Czech Republic – United States relations
Denmark	1801	See Denmark – United States relations
Estonia	1922; 1991	See Estonia – United States relations
European Union		See European Union – United States relations
Finland	1919	See Finland – United States relations
Early Modern France	1778	See France – United States relations
Georgia (country)	1992	See Georgia – United States relations
Germany	1797	See Germany – United States relations
Greece	1868	See Greece – United States relations
Holy See	1984	See Holy See – United States relations
Hungary	1921	See Hungary – United States relations
Iceland	1944	See Iceland – United States relations
Republic of Ireland	1924	See Ireland – United States relations
Italy	1861	See Italy – United States relations
Republic of Kosovo	2008	See Kosovo–United States relations Kosovo–United States relations The United States officially recognized the Republic of Kosovo the south eastern European state which declared independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008 as an independent nation on February 18, 2008. U.S. President George W...   The United States was one of the first countries to recognize Kosovo.
Latvia	1922; 1991	See Latvia – United States relations
Liechtenstein	1997	See Liechtenstein – United States relations
Lithuania	1922; 1991	See Lithuania – United States relations
Luxembourg	1903	See Luxembourg – United States relations
Malta	1964	See Malta – United States relations
Moldova	1992	See Moldova – United States relations
Monaco	2006	See Monaco – United States relations
Kingdom of Montenegro	1905; 2006	See Montenegro – United States relations
Netherlands	1781	See Netherlands – United States relations The Dutch colony of Sint Eustatius was the first foreign state to recognize the independence of the United States, doing so in 1776. However, the Dutch Republic Dutch Republic The Dutch Republic — officially known as the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands , the Republic of the United Netherlands, or the Republic of the Seven United Provinces — was a republic in Europe existing from 1581 to 1795, preceding the Batavian Republic and ultimately...  neither authorized the recognition nor ratified it, therefore Morocco Morocco Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...  remains the first sovereign nation to officially recognize the United States.
Norway	1905	See Norway – United States relations
Poland	1919	See Poland–United States relations
Portugal	1791	See Portugal – United States relations
Republic of Macedonia	1995	See Republic of Macedonia – United States relations
Kingdom of Romania	1880	See Romania – United States relations
Russia	1809; 1991	See Russia – United States relations
San Marino	1861	See San Marino – United States relations
Spain	1783	See Spain – United States relations
Serbia	2000	See Serbia – United States relations
Slovakia	1993	See Slovakia – United States relations
Slovenia	1992	See Slovenia – United States relations
Sweden	1818	See Sweden – United States relations
Switzerland	1853	See Switzerland – United States relations Switzerland – United States relations Switzerland – United States relations are bilateral relations between Switzerland and the United States.- Diplomatic relations :The first official U.S.-Swiss consular relations were established in the late 1820s. Diplomatic relations were established in 1853 by the U.S. and in 1868 by Switzerland....
Turkey	1831	See Turkey – United States relations
Ukraine	1991	See Ukraine – United States relations
United Kingdom	1785	See United Kingdom – United States relations

North Africa and Middle East

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Arab League		See Arab-American relations The Arab League has an Embassy, and several Offices in the US.
Algeria	1962	See Algeria – United States relations The official U.S. presence in Algeria is expanding following over a decade of limited staffing, reflecting the general improvement in the security environment. During the past three years, the U.S. Embassy has moved toward more normal operations and now provides most embassy services to the American and Algerian communities.
Egypt	1922	See Foreign relations of Egypt Foreign relations of Egypt Egypt's foreign policy operates along a non-aligned level. Factors such as population size, historical events, military strength, diplomatic expertise and a strategic geographical position give Egypt extensive political influence in the Middle East, Africa, and within the Non-Aligned Movement as a... After the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Egyptian foreign policy began to shift as a result of the change in Egypt's leadership from President Gamal Abdel-Nasser to Anwar Sadat and the emerging peace process between Egypt and Israel. Sadat realized that reaching a settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict is a precondition for Egyptian development. To achieve this goal, Sadat ventured to enhance US-Egyptian relations to foster a peace process with Israel.
Afghanistan	1935	See Afghanistan – United States relations
Bahrain	1971	See Bahrain – United States relations
Iran	N/A (No relations)	See Iran – United States relations. The United States and the Kingdom of Persia recognized each other in 1850. Diplomatic relations were established in 1883 and severed in 1980.
Iraq	1931; 2004	See Iraq – United States relations
Israel	1949	See Israel – United States relations
Jordan	1949	See Jordan – United States relations
Kuwait	1961	See Kuwait – United States relations
Lebanon	1944	See Lebanon – United States relations
Libya	1951	See Libya – United States relations In 2011, the United States cut diplomatic relations with the Gaddafi regime Muammar al-Gaddafi Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar Gaddafi or "September 1942" 20 October 2011), commonly known as Muammar Gaddafi or Colonel Gaddafi, was the official ruler of the Libyan Arab Republic from 1969 to 1977 and then the "Brother Leader" of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya from 1977 to 2011.He seized power in a... . The United States recognized the National Transitional Council National Transitional Council The National Transitional Council of Libya , sometimes known as the Transitional National Council, the Interim National Council, or the Libyan National Council,...  as the legitimate government of Libya on July 15th, 2011.
Morocco	1905	See Morocco – United States relations
Oman	1972	See Oman – United States relations
Qatar	1972	See Qatar – United States relations
Saudi Arabia	1940	See Saudi Arabia – United States relations
Sudan	1956	See Sudan – United States relations
Syria	1944	See Syria–United States relations
Tunisia	1956	See Tunisia – United States relations
United Arab Emirates	1972	See United Arab Emirates – United States relations The United States was the third country to establish formal diplomatic relations with the UAE and has had an ambassador Ambassador An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....  resident in the UAE since 1974. The two countries has enjoyed friendly relations with each other and have developed into friendly government-to-government ties which include security Security Security is the degree of protection against danger, damage, loss, and crime. Security as a form of protection are structures and processes that provide or improve security as a condition. The Institute for Security and Open Methodologies in the OSSTMM 3 defines security as "a form of protection...  assistance. UAE and US had enjoyed private commercial ties, especially in petroleum Petroleum Petroleum or crude oil is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface. Petroleum is recovered mostly through oil drilling... . The quality of US-UAE relations increased dramatically as a result of the US-led coalition's campaign to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait Kuwait The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the... . UAE ports host more U.S. Navy ships than any port outside the US.
Yemen	1946	See United States – Yemen relations Traditionally, United States – Yemen relations have been tepid, as the lack of strong military-to-military ties, commercial relations, and support of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh Ali Abdullah Saleh Field Marshal Ali Abdullah Saleh is the first President of the Republic of Yemen. Saleh previously served as President of the Yemen Arab Republic from 1978 until 1990, at which time he assumed the office of chairman of the Presidential Council of a post-unification Yemen. He is the...  has hindered the development of strong bilateral ties. During the early years of the George W. Bush George W. Bush George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....  administration, relations improved under the rubric of the war on terror War on Terror The War on Terror is a term commonly applied to an international military campaign led by the United States and the United Kingdom with the support of other North Atlantic Treaty Organisation as well as non-NATO countries... , though Yemen Yemen The Republic of Yemen , commonly known as Yemen , is a country located in the Middle East, occupying the southwestern to southern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, the Red Sea to the west, and Oman to the east.... 's lack of policies toward wanted terrorists has stalled additional US support.

Sub-Saharan Africa

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Angola	1994	See Angola – United States relations Relations were tense during the Angolan Civil War Angolan Civil War The Angolan Civil War was a major civil conflict in the Southern African state of Angola, beginning in 1975 and continuing, with some interludes, until 2002. The war began immediately after Angola became independent from Portugal in November 1975. Prior to this, a decolonisation conflict had taken...  when the U.S. government backed UNITA UNITA The National Union for the Total Independence of Angola is the second-largest political party in Angola. Founded in 1966, UNITA fought with the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola in the Angolan War for Independence and then against the MPLA in the ensuing civil war .The war was one...  rebels, but have warmed since the Angolan government renounced Marxism Marxism Marxism is an economic and sociopolitical worldview and method of socioeconomic inquiry that centers upon a materialist interpretation of history, a dialectical view of social change, and an analysis and critique of the development of capitalism. Marxism was pioneered in the early to mid 19th...  in 1992.
Benin	1960	See United States-Benin relations The two nations have had an excellent history of relations in the years since Benin embraced democracy Democracy Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law... . The U.S. Government continues to assist Benin with the improvement of living standards that are key to the ultimate success of Benin's experiment with democratic government and economic liberalization, and are consistent with U.S. values and national interest in reducing poverty Poverty Poverty is the lack of a certain amount of material possessions or money. Absolute poverty or destitution is inability to afford basic human needs, which commonly includes clean and fresh water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter. About 1.7 billion people are estimated to live...  and promoting growth. The bulk of the U.S. effort in support of consolidating democracy in Benin is focused on long-term human resource development through U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs.
Botswana	1966	See Botswana – United States relations
Burkina Faso	1960	See Burkina Faso – United States relations
Burundi	1962	See Burundi – United States relations
Cameroon	1960	See Cameroon – United States relations
Cape Verde	1975	See Cape Verde – United States relations
Central African Republic	1960	See Central African Republic – United States relations
Chad	1960	See Chad – United States relations
Comoros	1977	See Comoros – United States relations
Côte d'Ivoire	1960	See Côte d'Ivoire – United States relations
Democratic Republic of the Congo	1960	See Democratic Republic of the Congo – United States relations
Djibouti	1977	See Djibouti – United States relations
Equatorial Guinea	1968	See Equatorial Guinea – United States relations
Eritrea	1993	See Eritrea – United States relations
Ethiopia	1903	See Ethiopia – United States relations
Gabon	1960	See Gabon – United States relations
Ghana	1957	See Ghana – United States relations
Guinea	1959	See Guinea – United States relations
Guinea-Bissau	1975	See Guinea-Bissau – United States relations
Kenya	1964	See Kenya – United States relations
Lesotho	1966	See Lesotho – United States relations
Liberia	1864	See Liberia – United States relations
Libya	1951	See Libya - United States relations
Madagascar	1874	See Madagascar – United States relations
Malawi	1964	See Malawi – United States relations
Mali	1960	See Mali – United States relations
Mauritania	1960	See Mauritania – United States relations
Mauritius	1968	See Mauritius – United States relations
Mozambique	1975	See Mozambique – United States relations
Namibia	1990	See Namibia – United States relations
Niger	1960	See Niger – United States relations
Nigeria	1960	See Nigeria – United States relations
Rwanda	1962	See Rwanda – United States relations
São Tomé and Príncipe	1976	See São Tomé and Príncipe – United States relations
Senegal	1960	See Senegal – United States relations
Seychelles	1976	See Seychelles – United States relations
Sierra Leone	1961	See Sierra Leone – United States relations
Republic of the Congo	1960	See Republic of the Congo – United States relations
Somalia	1960	See Somalia – United States relations
South Africa	1929	See South Africa – United States relations
|07-09-2011	see South Sudan - United States relations
Swaziland	1968	See Swaziland – United States relations
Tanzania	1961	See Tanzania – United States relations
The Gambia	1965	See The Gambia – United States relations
Togo	1960	See Togo – United States relations
Uganda	1962	See Uganda – United States relations Bilateral relations between the United States and Uganda have been good since Museveni assumed power, and the United States has welcomed his efforts to end human rights abuses and to pursue economic reform. Uganda is a strong supporter of the Global War on Terror War on Terror The War on Terror is a term commonly applied to an international military campaign led by the United States and the United Kingdom with the support of other North Atlantic Treaty Organisation as well as non-NATO countries... . The United States is helping Uganda achieve export-led economic growth through the African Growth and Opportunity Act African Growth and Opportunity Act In May 2000, the U.S. Congress approved legislation known as the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA . The purpose of this legislation was to assist the economies of sub-Saharan Africa and to improve economic relations between the United States and the region...  and provides a significant amount of development assistance. At the same time, the United States is concerned about continuing human rights problems and the pace of progress toward the establishment of genuine political pluralism.
Zambia	1964	See United States – Zambia relations The diplomatic relationship between the United States of America and Zambia Zambia Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....  can be characterized as warm and cooperative. The United States works closely with the Zambian Government to defeat the HIV/AIDS pandemic Pandemic A pandemic is an epidemic of infectious disease that is spreading through human populations across a large region; for instance multiple continents, or even worldwide. A widespread endemic disease that is stable in terms of how many people are getting sick from it is not a pandemic...  that is ravaging Zambia, to promote economic growth Economic growth In economics, economic growth is defined as the increasing capacity of the economy to satisfy the wants of goods and services of the members of society. Economic growth is enabled by increases in productivity, which lowers the inputs for a given amount of output. Lowered costs increase demand...  and development Economic development Economic development generally refers to the sustained, concerted actions of policymakers and communities that promote the standard of living and economic health of a specific area... , and to effect political reform needed to promote responsive and responsible government. The United States is also supporting the government's efforts to root out corruption. Zambia is a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act African Growth and Opportunity Act In May 2000, the U.S. Congress approved legislation known as the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA . The purpose of this legislation was to assist the economies of sub-Saharan Africa and to improve economic relations between the United States and the region...  (AGOA). The U.S. Government provides a variety of technical assistance and other support that is managed by the Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Threshold Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services headquartered in Druid Hills, unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, in Greater Atlanta... , Department of Treasury, Department of Defense United States Department of Defense The United States Department of Defense is the U.S... , and Peace Corps Peace Corps The Peace Corps is an American volunteer program run by the United States Government, as well as a government agency of the same name. The mission of the Peace Corps includes three goals: providing technical assistance, helping people outside the United States to understand US culture, and helping... . The majority of U.S. assistance is provided through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), in support of the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Zimbabwe	1980	See United States – Zimbabwe relations After Morgan Tsvangirai Morgan Tsvangirai Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. He is the President of the Movement for Democratic Change - Tsvangirai and a key figure in the opposition to President Robert Mugabe. Tsvangirai was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe on 11 February 2009... , Mugabe's rival and leader of the Movement for Democratic Change Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai The Movement for Democratic Change Zimbabwe is a political party and the largest party in the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe. It is the main formation formed from the split of the original Movement for Democratic Change in 2005.-Foundation:... , became Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Prime Minister of Zimbabwe The Prime Minister of Zimbabwe is the head of government in Zimbabwe. From 1980 to 1987, Robert Mugabe was the first person to hold the position following independence from the United Kingdom. He took office when Rhodesia became the Republic of Zimbabwe on 18 April 1980...  under a power-sharing agreement, the Barack Obama Barack Obama Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...  administration Presidency of Barack Obama The Presidency of Barack Obama began at noon EST on January 20, 2009 when he became the 44th President of the United States. Obama was a United States Senator from Illinois at the time of his victory over Arizona Senator John McCain in the 2008 presidential election...  extended its congratulations to Tsvangirai, but said that the U.S. would wait for evidence of Mugabe's cooperation with the MDC before it would consider lifting its sanctions. In early March 2009, Obama proclaimed that US sanctions would be protracted provisionally for another year, because Zimbabwe's political crisis as yet unresolved.

Countries currently with strained relations with the United States

: Belarus – United States relations.: Bolivia – United States relations.: Cuba – United States relations.: Eritrea – United States relations.: Fiji – United States relations.: Iran – United States relations.: Burma - United States relations.: Nicaragua – United States relations.: North Korea – United States relations.: Pakistan – United States relations

Pakistan – United States relations

Pakistan – United States relations refers to the bilateral relationship between the Pakistan and the United States. The United States first established diplomatic relations with Pakistan on 20 October 1947. The relationship since then was based primarily on U.S. economic and military assistance to...

.: Russia - United States relations.: Serbia – United States relations.: Sudan - United States relations.: Syria – United States relations.: United States – Venezuela relations.: United States – Zimbabwe relations.

External links

• Guide to Countries, Office of the Historian, U.S. Department of State

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1836.htm#relations