Academy of Diplomacy

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Former ambassadors and leaders in foreign policy working to support and strengthen U.S. diplomacy. RT ≠ endorsements; articles are views of authors

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Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · Jan 11, 2022

Interested in joining the Foreign Service but don’t know which career track is right for you? The Academy paired up with Diplomats in Residence to examine each of the 5 career tracks to better prepare future FSO applicants. Watch the whole 5-part series. @doscareers (a thread)

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Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · Jul 22

AAD member Robert B. Zoellick calls on the U.S. to "play to its national strengths: openness to ideas, people, goods, and capital, fostering continuous reinvention" in an article for the @WSJ wsj.com/opinion/an-eco…

AcadofDiplomacy's tweet card. Looking past the debt and protectionism of the Trump-Biden era to an age of growth and openness.

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Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · Jul 21

Recently retired U.S. Ambassador Jeff Hovenier warns that the State Department RIFs are "a strategic blunder that sends a dangerous signal to the world: that the United States is retreating from its leadership role just when it is needed most." bellinghamherald.com/opinion/articl…

AcadofDiplomacy's tweet card. No foreign policy works without people to implement it.

Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · 10 h

A former US Embassy guard in Norway is accused of spying for Russia and Iran, allegedly sharing floor plans and security details. Prosecutors say anger over the war in Gaza motivated his actions, though he denies criminal wrongdoing shorturl.at/gTlsR

AcadofDiplomacy's tweet card. Norwegian prosecutors have indicted a former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo on suspicion of espionage after he allegedly spied for Russia and Iran.

Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · 13 h

The EU and US are nearing a trade deal that would impose a 15% tariff on EU goods. The deal closely resembles the agreement Washington recently reached with Japan shorturl.at/1I3ij

AcadofDiplomacy's tweet card. The European Union and the United States are heading towards a trade deal that would result in a broad tariff of 15% applying to EU goods imported into the United States, two diplomats said on...

Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · 14 h

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with a top Netanyahu aide to discuss a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and US proposals for post-war governance. The Trump administration hopes a short truce could hasten talks to end the war shorturl.at/4M6B3

AcadofDiplomacy's tweet card. It's a signal a deal is close.

Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · 15 h

On this day in 1959, President Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev met in the now-famous “Kitchen Debate.” Their meeting was contentious at times but ultimately productive, with the two leaders committing to further dialogue. #OnThisDayInHistory

AcadofDiplomacy's tweet image. On this day in 1959, President Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev met in the now-famous “Kitchen Debate.” Their meeting was contentious at times but ultimately productive, with the two leaders committing to further dialogue. #OnThisDayInHistory

Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · Jul 23

Iran says reimposing UN nuclear sanctions would be counterproductive. European powers are threatening a “snapback” over stalled talks, but Tehran argues they broke the 2015 deal first shorturl.at/p8P5l

AcadofDiplomacy's tweet card. Reimposing international sanctions on Iran would make the "situation" over its nuclear programme more complex, state media quoted Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi as saying on...

Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · Jul 23

Qatar has emerged as the world’s go-to mediator in international conflicts. From Afghanistan to Gaza, the small Gulf nation has brokered ceasefires and secured hostage releases, leveraging quiet diplomacy to advance peace shorturl.at/Ra4DO

AcadofDiplomacy's tweet card. The long read: The tiny, astonishingly wealthy country has become a major player on the world stage, trying to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What’s driving this project?

Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · Jul 23

☀️Dive into another #SummerReads ! Ambassador Gordon Gray @AmbGordonGray recommends Libya Since Qaddafi: Chaos and the Search for Peace by AAD member Stephanie Williams @StephAnneTurco. Check out his review of the book in Manara magazine! manaramagazine.org/2025/07/libya-…

AcadofDiplomacy's tweet image. ☀️Dive into another #SummerReads ! Ambassador Gordon Gray @AmbGordonGray recommends Libya Since Qaddafi: Chaos and the Search for Peace by AAD member Stephanie Williams @StephAnneTurco. Check out his review of the book in Manara magazine! manaramagazine.org/2025/07/libya-…

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Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · Jul 23

The US State Department condemned EU speech rules as “Orwellian,” accusing Europe of punishing dissent and shielding leaders from criticism. It's the latest escalation in Trump administration attacks on EU content moderation shorturl.at/VvrEz

AcadofDiplomacy's tweet card. The EU’s “Orwellian message won't fool the United States,” the State Department said.

Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · Jul 22

In the latest episode of the American Diplomat podcast, Ambassador Eric Rubin lays out the future of the diplomatic corps in the face of Secretary Rubio's goal to reduce the force by 15%. americandiplomat.libsyn.com/america-alone

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Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · Jul 22

AAD member Ambassador Chas Freeman discusses current issues in the Middle East, including recent conflict between Syria and Israel and the state of human rights in Gaza, with the Community Church of Boston. youtube.com/live/vlb0do7kl…

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Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · Jul 22

The State Department confirmed reports that a Department of Commerce employee has been prevented from leaving China since April. The State Department is working closely with the Chinese government to resolve the situation, according to a spokesperson. tinyurl.com/mvfaky2h

AcadofDiplomacy's tweet card. The US State Department confirmed that a US Patent and Trademark Office employee has been barred from leaving China, and said officials were working to resolve the situation.

Academy of Diplomacy@AcadofDiplomacy · Jul 21

AAD member Chas Freeman and Col. Larry Wilkerson talk about current U.S. foreign policy, focusing on the shifting global balance of power and the consequences of American strategies.youtube.com/watch?v=r2Oarv…