Category: News
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Apply by Feb. 1st: ISD Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Studies The graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Studies is designed for students whose careers demand an understanding of the formulation and implementation of foreign policy and the dynamics of diplomacy as government officials, diplomats, in the NGO world, or the private sector. The certificate’s requirements seek to help students integrate and complement […]
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Book Talk | Decoding Iran’s Foreign Policy with Ross Harrison
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT | McGhee LibraryRSVP Here Since the 1979 revolution, Iranian leaders have pursued a foreign policy aimed at achieving regional prominence and countering U.S. efforts to limit Tehran’s influence. But how are Iran’s foreign policy decisions made, and what factors shape its strategic behavior? Drawing on […]
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Announcements, News, Students
Watch Now: Graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Studies Application Info Session
On December 17th, ISD Director Ambassador (ret.) Bodine held a virtual information session on the application process for the Graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Studies Certificate. This session is for any first-year graduate student interested in applying for the certificate. Applications for 2027 graduates are open now and due February 1, 2026. Watch the Info Session recording here. […]
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Watch Now: 2025 Weintal Prize for Distinguished Reporting on Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Honoring Declan Walsh
The Institute for the Study of Diplomacy was proud to host the 2025 Edward “Teddy” Weintal Prize Winner for Distinguished Reporting on Foreign Policy and Diplomacy. This year’s event, titled “Middle Powers; Africa Battlegrounds,” honored Declan Walsh, The New York Times Chief Africa Correspondent, whose reporting on the Sudanese civil war earned him and the Times […]
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December 3rd | “What will it take to advance diplomacy and development without USAID and related programs?” with Ambassador Mark Green
December 3rd @ 1:00 – 2:00 PM | McGhee Library |Register Here Drawing on his experience as Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) from 2017 to 2020, Ambassador Mark Green will discuss the future of post-USAID diplomacy, alternative models of international engagement, and the potential implications for U.S. foreign policy, global partnerships, and national security. Ambassador Mark Green is […]
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November 20th | A Conversation with President of Montenegro H.E. Jakov Milatović
Join Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy and BMW Center for German and European Studies for A Conversation with the President of Montenegro H.E. Jakov Milatović Moderated by Dr. Abraham NewmanDirector, BMW Center for German and European StudiesProfessor and John Powers Chair in International Business Diplomacy, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown UniversityThursday, November 20th10 AM – 11 AM ESTMcGhee Library, Georgetown University Open to […]
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November 4th | “Middle Powers; Africa Battlegrounds” with NYT Chief Africa Correspondent and Pulitzer Prize Winner Declan Walsh
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 4:30–6:00 p.m. | Gaston Hall, Healy Hall, Georgetown University The Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, together with the Trustees of the Weintal Endowment, will host the 2025 Edward “Teddy” Weintal Prize for Distinguished Reporting on Foreign Policy and Diplomacy on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Gaston […]
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America’s Diplomats:A Conversation with Ambassador (ret.) Marcia Bernicat
Director General of the Foreign Service andDirector of Global Talent (2022 – 25)United States Ambassador to Bangladesh (2015-18)United States Ambassador to Senegal & Guinea-Bissau (2008-11) Ambassador (ret.) Barbara BodineDirector, Institute for the Study of DiplomacyModeratorThursday, October 16th10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Virtual on Zoom RSVP Here The America’s Diplomats Speakers Series is designed to empower students to see themselves […]
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ISD and USIP Present The Ripple Effect: The Case for a New American Approach to Multilateralism
With the continued rise of middle powers and changing dynamics within multilateral institutions, the United States now finds itself in a new strategic environment, one defined by a global diffusion of power. Emerging powers show increasing agency and influence in geopolitical conflicts and challenges. A new report from Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of […]
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America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
Robert B. Zoellick speaks at ISD Yesterday, Amb. Robert Zoellick joined the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy (ISD) for a conversation about his new book, “America in the World.” After an introduction from ISD Director Amb. Barbara Bodine, Zoellick discussed the book’s arguments and themes with SFS Dean Joel Hellman and Georgetown History professor […]
