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Joseph J. Sisco Memorial Forum

Joseph J. Sisco was the Chairman of the American Academy of Diplomacy from 1999-2004. When he passed away in the fall of 2004, he requested that gifts in his honor be made to the Academy. The Academy decided that the best use of the generous donations made by his friends and family was to stimulate public discussion on the foreign policy themes to which Dr. Sisco dedicated his career.

Arthur Ross Discussions of American Diplomacy

The Arthur Ross Foundation generously provided the American Academy of Diplomacy with a fund to create a series of discussions exploring the role of diplomacy in US foreign relations, and encouraging discussions of foreign affairs across the country.

Hushang Ansary Forums: Global Strategies for a Global America

The Hushang Ansary Forums – Global Strategies for a Global America, presented by the Academy and funded by Ambassador Hushang Ansary, is a series of discussions to address broad foreign policy challenges facing America in today’s world in turmoil.

Omaha Ambassadors Forum

The Omaha Ambassadors Forum is a yearly program to bring distinguished diplomatic practitioners to speak with students and community leaders in Omaha. Each year’s program is developed jointly by the Academy in cooperation with the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Burlington International whose funding has made these programs possible.

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"Support for American Jobs – Parts I & II"

The American Academy of Diplomacy is proud to present two new reports, 'Support for American Jobs: Part I and II.'

"Academy views on State Department reorganization and proposed budget cuts"

Access the detailed description of the Academy views on the State Department reorganization and the reasons why the Academy opposes the proposed budget cuts: Academy welcomes proposed reduction in Special Envoys, 8/31/17 – Testimony for Senate Appropriations Committee, 6/13/17 – Principles for Reorganizing the Department of State, April 18, 2017 – The Academy opposes the proposed budget cuts, March 21, 2017.

"American Diplomacy at Risk"

A strong State Department, based on a strong Foreign Service and a strong Civil Service, is a critical component of America’s security. But America’s diplomacy—the front line of our defenses—is in trouble. This report aims to stimulate the changes necessary to best prepare American diplomacy.

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Sep 22

With little faith in the #NuclearDeal, Amb. Robert Hunter looks at the security threats from #Iran & #NorthKorea… https://t.co/EQyA3TbdyP

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Sep 22

"Soft power #diplomacy counts as much as our #military punch" - Amb. McLaughlin looks ahead to post-conflict #Syria… https://t.co/hRkRpr4CU2

The American Academy of DiplomacySaturday, September 23rd, 2017 at 8:20am

"For the first time, nuclear proliferation- beyond Russia and China- has a direct impact on US security in the homeland." Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Robert Hunter, stresses the need for preparation against potential threats from North Korea and Iran.

Abort the Iran Nuclear Deal and Increase the North Korean Nuclear Threat to the US

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by Robert Hunter US failure to implement fully the nuclear deal with Iran, perhaps even abrogating it while also continuing to isolate the country internationally, guarantees further erosion of Was…

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The American Academy of DiplomacySaturday, September 23rd, 2017 at 7:16am

"Soft power diplomacy counts as much as our military punch" - Ambassador John McLaughlin looks ahead to post-conflict Syria and the objectives of key players in the region: Turkey, Russia, and Iran. More on what this means for U.S. influence in the Middle East in this article.