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ISD Working Group Report — Aftershocks from Gaza: Shifting Regional (dis)Order (Part 2)

In the spring of 2025, the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy (ISD) convened the Schlesinger Series in Strategic Surprises and New Global Commons working group titled “Aftershocks…

Dec 2, 2025
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December 3rd | “What will it take to advance diplomacy and development without USAID and related programs?” with Ambassador Mark Green

Dec 2, 2025
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Watch Now: 2025 Weintal Prize for Distinguished Reporting on Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Honoring Declan Walsh

Dec 2, 2025
Certificate in Diplomatic Studies

December 10th | Graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Studies Application Info Session

Nov 28, 2025