The American Academy of Diplomacy works to strengthen American diplomacy. The small group of former senior ambassadors and...

Mission The Academy’s mission is to support and strengthen U.S. diplomacy and enhance public appreciation of its critical...

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Ronald E. Neumann President Formerly a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Ronald E. Neumann served three times as...

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Teaching diplomatic practice—how to think about accomplishing policy goals and how diplomats accomplish their work in the 21st...

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Executive Committee Thomas A. Shannon, Chair Alonzo L. Fulgham, Vice Chair Thomas Boyatt Harold W. Geisel Robert E....