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.

In Focus
Histories that highlight how diplomacy advances U.S. interests

Latest

Issue Brief
Considering the diplomatic opportunities and risks of hosting the world’s biggest sporting events
Evan Cooper • Will A. Smith
Report
Examining methods for utilizing U.S. culture for diplomatic engagement
Evan Cooper
Issue Brief
Examining possible directions for U.S. assistance and their geopolitical consequences
Evan Cooper • Alessandro Perri
Commentary
The Trump administration risks undermining U.S. security if it follows Israel into war
Evan Cooper • Christopher Preble • Alessandro Perri
Video
Amb. Lu discusses how his wide-ranging career led him to representing the United States at the United Nations.
Ambassador (ret.) Christopher Lu • Evan Cooper • Hunter Slingbaum
Video
Amb. DeLaurentis details his part in the opening of Cuba and the consequences of the United States again cutting ties
Amb. Jeffrey DeLaurentisĀ  • Evan Cooper • Hunter Slingbaum
Video
Amb. Ted Osius discusses how connecting with people across Vietnam helped build ties with the country
Ambassador (ret.) Ted Osius • Evan Cooper • Hunter Slingbaum
Video
Amb. Bodine speaks about the effort to coordinate an international response to attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf
Ambassador (ret.) Barbara K. Bodine • Evan Cooper • Hunter Slingbaum

News & Commentary

Commentary
The Trump administration risks undermining U.S. security if it follows Israel into war
Evan Cooper • Christopher Preble • Alessandro Perri
Commentary
Experts outline insights to improve U.S. diplomacy and modernize State Department operations
Sarah Arkin • Daniel Langenkamp • Lula Chen...
Commentary
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
Evan Cooper • LucasĀ RuizĀ 
Commentary
The US government will have to show concrete forms of commitment for its call for UNSC expansion to be credible.
Aude Darnal

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