Implementing the Blueprints Report

Read the Full Report

Event at the Meridian International Center

On May 31, 2023, hosted by the Meridian International Center, the program featured a moderated discussion between CNN National Security Correspondent Kylie Atwood, Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN). Co-author of the report, Ambassador Marc Grossman and Executive Director of the Una Chapman Cox Foundation, Ambassador Jo Ellen Powell highlighted the key points in the report.

Key takeaways from the program

Outreach Programs

America's Diplomacy Falls Behind: How to Fix It Featuring Ambassador Ronald Neumann

In collaboration with Utah Global Diplomacy

October 12 -13, 2023

Blueprint for a More Modern Diplomatic Service Featuring Ambassador Charles Ray

In collaboration with the Peoria Area World Affairs Council

October 26, 2023

Blueprint for a More Modern Diplomatic Service Featuring Ambassador Jo Ellen Powell

In collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Charlotte

October 26, 2023

Blueprint for a More Modern Diplomatic Service Featuring Ambassador Michael Polt

In collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Rochester

December 12, 2023

Blueprint for a More Modern U.S. Diplomatic Service Featuring Ambassador Charles Ray

In collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Atlanta

November 2, 2023

Blueprints for Modern Diplomacy Featuring Ambassador Marc Grossman

In collaboration with the San Diego World Affairs Council

October 24, 2023

Blueprints for a More Modern U.S. Diplomatic Service Featuring Ambassador Daniel Smith

In collaboration with the Juneau World Affairs Council

November 15, 2023

Blueprints for a More Modern U.S. Diplomatic Service Featuring Ambassador Ronald Neumann

In collaboration with Savannah Council on World Affairs

December 7-8, 2024

Blueprints for a More Modern US Diplomatic Service Featuring Ambassador Charles Ray

In collaboration with the Tennessee World Affairs Council

January 23, 2024

Modernizing America’s Diplomacy Featuring Ambassador Ronald Neumann

In collaboration with Global Minnesota

October 30, 2020

Navigating Next: Blueprints for a 21st Century Diplomacy Featuring Ambassador Jo Ellen Powell

In collaboration with WorldOregon

November 28,2023

The Future of Diplomacy with Ambassador Michael Polt

In collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg

April 3, 2024