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On the 10th anniversary of the Arab Spring, Amb. Gordon Gray recounts the important lessons learned while serving in Tunisia during the Tunisian Revolution for the AFSA Foreign Service Journal.
Reflections on the 10th anniversary of the Arab Spring from a career diplomat who was there.
In order for the U.S. to make progress in countering the CCP's narrative, multilateralism and diplomacy with allies will be essential.
What the State Department gets wrong about Beijing.
While tensions with North Korea continue to simmer, this foreign policy challenge will continue to perplex the next administration as it has for some time now.
The incoming U.S. administration will have to make an early decision on what approach it will take with North Korea and not repeat the delay of the Obama era, a former U.S. official who has advised President-elect Joe Biden said on Wednesday.
"Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) will be the first African American chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, winning a caucuswide vote on Thursday to secure the top spot of the panel. "
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) will be the first African American chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, winning a caucuswide vote on Thursday to secure the top spot of the panel.
As his time at the State Department comes to a close, Michele Keleman looks at what Secretary Pompeo's legacy will be as America's chief diplomat.
In Congress, Mike Pompeo was one of the toughest critics of Hillary Clinton when she was secretary of state. Wrapping up his time as secretary of state, Pompeo's getting harsh reviews for partisanship
Academy member and trade expert Ambassador Robert Zoellick analyzes what a constructive trade policy in the Biden administration would look like.
Unions might resist, but most Democrats now agree that economic isolation is a losing proposition.
The U.S. recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara in return for Morocco joining Arab states in establishing diplomatic ties with Israel.
President Donald Trump said Morocco and Israel agreed to establish full diplomatic relations and that he was recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed region of Western Sahara.
As NATO's internal fault lines have grown more pronounced, adversaries like Russia have started to take advantage of the discord and the alliance's future seems more in doubt. https://www.lawfareblog.com/future-nato
As the U.S. transitions to a new administration, it is important to reflect on the Trump administration’s approach to NATO and evaluate whether the treaty itself provides legal mechanisms to address current issues within the alliance.
Academy President, Ambassador Ronald Neumann, sat down with the World Affairs Council of Inland Southern California to discuss the foreign policy challenges the Biden Administration will face after inauguration in January. Click the link below to listen!
Aaron Williams addresses the necessity of diversity and inclusion reforms in foreign affairs. #AcademyMemberSpotlight
AAD member Ambassador Kenneth Brill writes about how this year's U.S. election may have weakened our democratic institutions and worsened international perceptions of them.
Foreign respect for American political processes is a source of power that is hard to quantify, but it’s very real.
A recent interview with author John Pomfret looks at where we've been, where we are, and where we are going in our ideological struggles and bilateral relationship with China. https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/the-future-of-us-china-relations
The journalist John Pomfret describes how Joe Biden’s approach to China may differ from that of the Trump Administration.
Barnett Rubin advocates for a more regional approach to the U.S.'s peace process in Afghanistan: "How the United States deals with these countries in the context of the Afghan peace process has profound implications for its relations with each of them and for its standing in Asia."
A political settlement in Afghanistan could serve as the foundation of a more ambitious and effective Asia policy.
Improving diversity and inclusion at the State Department as well as the senior ranks of the Foreign Service should be a priority: “If we champion our values across the globe but do not practice them at home, our nation becomes increasingly less credible.”
House Democrats introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at improving diversity at the State Department by establishing a senior post in the agency tasked with increasing the numbers of women, minorities and those with disabilities serving
Aaron Williams offers advice to the next generation of foreign affairs leaders on today's #AcademyMemberSpotlight.
Aaron Williams explains what diplomacy means to him on today's #AcademyMemberSpotlight.
"Come January 2021, the United States and Germany will have to move quickly to resolve big differences, notably over China and Russia. At stake is the strength of transatlantic ties between America and Europe."
Come January 2021, the United States and Germany will have to move quickly to resolve big differences, notably over China and Russia. At stake is the strength of transatlantic ties between America and Europe.
AAD member Ambassador Robert Pearson looks into the sanctions on Turkey included in the 2020 NDAA and the future of U.S.-Turkey relations as a result.
While many look to a Biden administration's foreign policy and the potential initiatives, there is one area where Biden and his predecessor agree.
The push could help Biden build positive relationships with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders in the Persian Gulf.
AAD member Ambassador Robin Renee Sanders discusses the prospects of the U.S. relationship with African states in light of the recent nomination of Amb. Thomas-Greenfield to the UN.
Guest Column - President-elect Biden's nomination of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield sends a strong message that the incoming administration is serious about re-engaging the world not only with strong policy leadership and national security skills, but also ensuring that America acts in line with...
On today's #AcademyMemberSpotlight, Aaron Williams explains how he began his career in the foreign service.
AAD member Amb. Kathleen Doherty writes, "The Biden Administration needs to take bold steps to combat global corruption or all its top foreign policy priorities will be jeopardized."
The Biden Administration needs to take bold steps to combat global corruption or all its top foreign policy priorities will be jeopardized.
Somali presidential elections are scheduled soon, war is erupting in neighboring Ethiopia, and Shebab militants are still strong. Somalis say the timing of U.S. troop withdrawal could not be worse.
Somali presidential elections are scheduled in just a few months, war is erupting in neighboring Ethiopia, and Shebab militants are still strong. The timing, Somalis say, could not be worse.
Three Academy members -- including AAD president Amb. Neumann -- lay out the steps necessary for the State Department to bring diversity and fairness to the Foreign Service.
We cannot strengthen our diplomacy without increasing the diversity of those who represent us.
A scientific study that was long kept under wraps by the State Department finally provides some—though not all—of the answers to mysterious health problems of American diplomats.
A scientific study that was long kept under wraps by the State Department finally provides some—though not all—of the answers to mysterious health problems of…
On this week's #AcademyMemberSpotlight, we will be featuring former Peace Corps director, Aaron Williams.
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"[Biden] will need to persuade the Europeans, Chinese and Russians that everybody’s economic and security interests are best served by holding out for a deal that is comprehensive in nature, and not just in name — one that requires Iran to forgo not only the nuclear option but also its other dangerous activities."
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- After the killing of Iran’s top nuclear scientist last week, President-elect Joe Biden is coming under renewed pressure to quickly resume negotiations with the regime. He should slow down and proceed with caution.Biden has long since telegraphed his desire to resuscitate the...
"It is Gen Z that will live with the consequences of today’s decisions and that has the most stake in their success. Zoomers have starkly different policy impulses than leadership in Washington, and at this inflection point for the United States’ role in the world, policymakers must consider the perspectives and priorities of America’s next generation—or risk widening the gap between the country’s present and future."
While Generation Z will inherit the fallout from failures of U.S. leadership at home and abroad, it has the tools and perspective to shape a more sustainable and inclusive future. Four principles of a Gen Z foreign policy should guide today’s policymakers for tomorrow’s global challenges.
On this week's edition of Intelligence Matters with Michael Morell, AAD President Ambassador Ronald Neumann discusses national security interests in Afghanistan and provides insights for the incoming Biden administration.
This week on Intelligence Matters, host Michael Morell speaks with Ronald Neumann, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Algeria,
On today's #AcademyMemberSpotlight, Ambassador Chang-Bloch details her findings on working in bureaucracy.
Many thanks to the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the Weiser Diplomacy Center for joining us on another installment of our Michigan Ambassadors Forum! Be sure to watch the discussion here! ⬇️
The Weiser Diplomacy Center is partnering with the American Academy of Diplomacy to bring seasoned U.S. diplomats to Ford School and discuss the future of U....
Academy member John McLaughlin writes about the perceived role of intelligence in a Biden administration following his recent choice for DNI.
The intelligence community just climbed back into the front seat.
As tensions rise in the Middle East following the killing of Iran's leading nuclear scientist, the U.S. looks to withdraw embassy staff.
Officials said the drawdown would last until after the anniversary of Qasem Soleimani’s killing in January.
Ambassador Chang-Bloch discusses the significance of her 1989 appointment as Ambassador to Nepal on today's #AcademyMemberSpotlight.
"Ethiopia and the United Nations have reached an agreement to channel desperately needed humanitarian aid to a northern region where a month of war has killed, wounded and uprooted large numbers of people."
Deal allows aid workers access to government-controlled areas of Tigray, where federal troops are battling the TPLF.
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