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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: 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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Aug 22

AAD President & fmr Amb. to #Afghanistan Ronald Neumann explains to @CBC that Trump's strategy lacks implementation… https://t.co/V0HvDVpseU

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Aug 22

@EAnthonyWayne details what's really at stake in the #NAFTA negotiation, including an estimated 14 million U.S. job… https://t.co/M4WEtuBQuF

The American Academy of DiplomacyWednesday, August 23rd, 2017 at 9:29am

AAD President and former Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ronald Neumann explains that although President Trump's strategy for Afghanistan differentiated itself from the Obama administration, its broad nature allows other military actors to determine how US strategy is executed.

Trump's Afghanistan war strategy: A 'realistic but undefined' policy U-turn

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U.S. President Donald Trump struck a new tone on the war in Afghanistan on Monday — not pulling out, but digging in. It's a strategy not meant to immediately win the costly, complicated war, but to buy time to try and stabilize the situation and find a way out, experts say.

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The American Academy of DiplomacyWednesday, August 23rd, 2017 at 9:02am

Ambassador Tony Wayne details what's really at stake in the NAFTA negotiation, including the nearly 5 million U.S. jobs supported by U.S.-Mexico commerce