PRACTICAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN DIPLOMACY
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Ambassador Daniel Fried
Ambassador Cindy Courville
Ambassador Janice Jacobs
Ambassador Charles Ray
Ambassador Bruce Wharton
Ambassador Jimmy Kolker
Ambassador Lisa Kubiske
Ambassador Douglas Silliman
HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI
Selam Petersson
SWEDEN
“Going behind the scenes of what it means to be a diplomat and learning from such experienced diplomats was invaluable. You won’t get that until after 20 or 30 years of being a diplomat. This training will give you details I don’t think you can gain anywhere else.”
Maksim Greinoman
ESTONIA
“I wanted to learn something that’s not in the books, and for that you need experienced diplomats. The American approach is more down-to-earth than the European approach. It was interesting to see how they influence people in difficult circumstances.”
Liberty Potter
UNITED STATES
“I got exactly what I came here for. I’ve been given access to ambassadors to whom I would have not had access otherwise. The training has given me in-depth experiences, the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback and mentorship.”
DIPLOMATIC DIARY
‘Youth Ambassador’ Got a Taste of Diplomacy at Dubai Expo
Fresh out of college, I joined 74 other Americans to staff the USA Pavilion, which celebrated freedom, diversity and innovation.
By CAITLYN PHUNG
Love and Loss: Valentine’s Day in the Foreign Service
Diplomats work hard to prevent bad things from happening, but sometimes tragedies occur even on the day that celebrates love.
By ROBIN HOLZHAUER
Why Senior Diplomats Should Listen More to Their Subordinates
Managers often talk at their staff, and little training is given on how to provide effective performance guidance.
By VIRGINIA BLASER
How Agricultural Diplomats Help to Feed Americans, and the World
They expand access to markets, promote U.S. exports and help developing countries improve their capacity.
By SUSAN PHILLIPS