Reimagining US Diplomacy

Elevating diplomacy as a tool of US statecraft

In Diplomacy & Dialogue Research

The Reimagining US Diplomacy project seeks to restore diplomacy to a central role in US foreign policy. Doing so involves finding areas where the United States can better engage with partners, bringing in ideas from outside of government, and helping policymakers develop effective strategies to advance US interests. Of particular focus are aspects of diplomacy where the United States has untapped strength, such as cultural and commercial diplomacy, and measures to improve global public health. The project will also consider reforms to the State Department and other parts of government that can improve the ability of the United States to accomplish its diplomatic objectives.

Policy Memo
The State Department needs a process to distribute its experts to the places they are needed most
Andrew Hyde • Evan Cooper

Research & Writing

Policy Memo
The State Department needs a process to distribute its experts to the places they are needed most
Andrew Hyde • Evan Cooper
Commentary
The US government will have to show concrete forms of commitment for its call for UNSC expansion to be credible.
Aude Darnal
Policy Memo
Given the challenges of space and space governance, some degree of cooperation with China on civil space activities will almost certainly be necessary and need not compromise national security.
Robert A. Manning
Policy Memo
Washington has an opportunity to advance US diplomatic goals and commercial interests by bringing music to the world.
Evan Cooper
Policy Memo
The success of the mRNA vaccines gives the United States an opportunity to rebuild its soft power.
Mathew Burrows • Evan Cooper
Policy Memo
The U.S. should engage in a bolder type of security engagement that relies more on civilian participation, which will help to bolster the reform of security institutions.
Evan Cooper • Aude Darnal

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