Key Topics Bureau Home Leadership Key Topics The Abraham Accords Remarks and Releases Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets Contact Us 2017-2021 Archive HomeBureau of Near Eastern Affairs...Key Topics – Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs hide Key Topics Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Policy issues that the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs deals with include: Expanding security cooperation and increasing new opportunities for trade and investment, educational and cultural exchanges, and progress on human rights. Working with the UN and international partners towards a lasting political and peaceful resolution to the Syrian conflict in line with UNSCR 2254. Engaging with our Iraqi partners and the Iraqi people to support a united, democratic, and prosperous country capable of protecting itself from internal and external threats to its sovereignty. Supporting the UN-facilitated process to reach an inclusive, negotiated, political solution to the Libyan and Yemen conflicts.