About
The Institute for the Study of Diplomacy (ISD) has advanced diplomatic scholarship and practice since 1978.
As part of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, we bring together scholars, practitioners and students to tackle the evolving demands of diplomatic statecraft.
Our work bridges academic research and practitioner expertise to generate new ideas and approaches to international affairs. Through academic programs, research and a community of experienced practitioners, ISD prepares the next generation of foreign policy professionals to navigate an increasingly complex world.
About the Institute
Learn more about ISD’s mission and how to get in touch with our team.
Our mission
Understand the ideas and commitments that drive our approach to diplomacy and international affairs.
Contact us
Reach out to the ISD team with questions about our work, programs, or events.
Diplomatic Research
ISD’s research brings together scholarship and practice. Our research spans case studies drawn from over 250 episodes of diplomatic history, working groups that tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, a podcast featuring candid conversations with practitioners and scholars, and the America’s Diplomats video series. Together, these resources serve students, educators, researchers and policymakers seeking rigorous, experience-grounded perspectives on international affairs.
Upcoming Events
May 13
ISD 2026 Graduation Celebration
Featured News
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April 23rd Event | America’s Diplomats: A Conversation with Ambassador (ret.) Kamala S. Lakhdhir
A Conversation with Ambassador (ret.) Kamala S. Lakhdhir United States Ambassador to Indonesia (2024-2025)Executive Secretary, U.S. State Department (2021-2023)United States Ambassador to Malaysia (2017-2021) Ambassador (ret.) Barbara BodineDirector, Institute for…
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April 16th Event | ISD Graduate and Undergraduate Fellows in Diplomacy Colloquium
Please join us as the 2025-26 ISD Graduate and Undergraduate Fellows present their research on cutting-edge issues in diplomacy. Thursday, April 16, 202612:00-4:00 pmMcGhee Library Register Here A light lunch and refreshments will be served…
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ISD’s New Fall 2026 Course Offerings
ISD is pleased to announce three new courses – graduate and undergraduate – for Fall 2026. Each will be taught by incoming Diplomatic Fellows who bring decades of senior career…
Support Us
ISD’s work is sustained by the generosity of those who believe in diplomacy’s essential role in the world. Your support helps fund fellowships, scholarships, research, and programs that prepare the next generation of diplomatic practitioners.