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.
Experts outline insights to improve U.S. diplomacy and modernize State Department operations
March 6, 2025
If the trend of increasing conflict is to be reversed, the United States needs an emboldened approach to diplomacy.
November 20, 2024
The United States has not invested in nor deployed the diplomatic resources necessary to advance its interests in the Indo-Pacific region
November 14, 2024
More needs to be done by the State Department to connect with the American public to develop a broad constituency that supports its diplomatic efforts
September 9, 2024
The State Department needs a process to distribute its experts to the places they are needed most
March 9, 2023
The US government will have to show concrete forms of commitment for its call for UNSC expansion to be credible.
October 5, 2022
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.
June 16, 2022
Washington has an opportunity to advance US diplomatic goals and commercial interests by bringing music to the world.
March 24, 2022
