ISD

Founded in 1978, the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy brings together diplomats, other practitioners, scholars, and students to explore global challenges and the evolving demands of diplomatic statecraft, to better understand the nexus of theory and practice, and to enhance and expand an appreciation of the role of diplomacy as the critical element in national policy formulation and implementation... To solve the challenges we face today, and those we cannot yet imagine, the Institute weaves together theory and practice, supports teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate, graduate, and mid-career level, and provides tailored executive master's and certificate programs. In addition, the Institute organizes policy dialogues between scholars and policy-makers on emerging global challenges, publishes reports and policy briefs, and manages the only globally-accessible online library of practitioner-focused diplomatic case studies and simulations.

Primary location: Washington United States