The American Academy of Diplomacy

The American Academy of Diplomacy The Academy is an association of former ambassadors and senior-level government officials whose miss

The American Academy of Diplomacy is a prestigious, independent non-profit association of former ambassadors and senior-level diplomats. The Academy represents a unique wealth of talent and experience in the practice of American foreign policy.

09/14/2026

Understand the news better with this brief explainer from Academy member Jennifer Gavito talking about the Bab El-Mandeb strait. You can watch the full episode of our Headlines Explained interview on our YouTube. Link in bio

The American Academy of Diplomacy is pleased to welcome Julia Reven as one of our Fall 2026 interns! Julia graduated fro...
09/14/2026

The American Academy of Diplomacy is pleased to welcome Julia Reven as one of our Fall 2026 interns! Julia graduated from American University in May 2026 with a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in International Studies. Her regional focus is Europe, with language proficiency in French and Russian. At the Academy, she is looking forward to learning more about foreign policymaking and the role of American diplomacy in global security.

09/11/2026

9/11 marked the first time Article 5 of the NATO charter was invoked. Admiral Foggo reflects on the importance of NATO and our allies. You can watch the full conversation on our YouTube.

The American Academy of Diplomacy remembers those who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11, 2001.
09/11/2026

The American Academy of Diplomacy remembers those who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11, 2001.

09/10/2026

Our sources are changing fast! But what does that mean for ? Curious about the clash of and energy? Check out this

"This , let’s learn about U.S. with Kuwait!Diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Kuwait began in 1961, when Kuwai...
09/10/2026

"This , let’s learn about U.S. with Kuwait!

Diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Kuwait began in 1961, when Kuwait gained independence from the United Kingdom. Following the August 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the U.S. led a multinational coalition to liberate Kuwait between January and February 1991 in . During the Second Persian Gulf War in 2003, the initial U.S.-led ground invasion was launched from Kuwait into Iraq. Economic ties between the U.S. and Kuwait were strengthened with bilateral trade and investment agreements in 2004.

Today, the two countries hold strong economic and security ties. Kuwait has been designated a major non-NATO ally since 2004, and is a member of the NATO Istanbul Cooperation Initiative. Kuwait is a large market in the Middle East for American firms in defense technologies, oil field equipment and more.

The American Academy of Diplomacy is pleased to welcome Celeste Pallares as one of our Fall 2026 interns! Celeste is a s...
09/09/2026

The American Academy of Diplomacy is pleased to welcome Celeste Pallares as one of our Fall 2026 interns! Celeste is a senior at the University of California, Berkeley, working towards a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Global Studies with a concentration in Development and a regional focus in Asia. Her main interests include economic development, human rights, and creating greater access to healthcare and education. At the Academy, Celeste looks forward to learning about how diplomacy is used to improve these issues and how diplomacy is evolving in international development.

09/08/2026

What surprised you about becoming a ? Amb. Karen Sasahara answers. Check out the full interview on our YouTube, link in bio

Happy Labor Day from the American Academy of Diplomacy
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the American Academy of Diplomacy

09/04/2026

How does the U.S. military function as a tool of diplomacy with allies and adversaries? Retired Navy Admiral James Foggo answers. Watch the full interview on YouTube, link in bio.

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