The practice of peace and conflict diplomacy — or the activities that states, international organizations and civil society employ to make peace and manage conflict — is increasingly challenged. The emergence of China and resurgence of Russia have shifted the rules of the game, creating competition over accepted international norms such as respect for humanContinueContinue reading “USIP Event: Peace and Conflict Diplomacy in a Turbulent World, Virtual, 6/10/21, 9-10:30 a.m. ET”
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Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: Competition Now Open, Deadline 9/15/21
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition for 2022-23 is open! Visit our Catalog of Awards for details of over 400 awards offered across 130 countries. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2021. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required. Join a webinar this month to learn more about Fulbright opportunities around the world. Please join us in one of the followingContinueContinue reading “Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: Competition Now Open, Deadline 9/15/21”
60 Years of the State Department Operations Center, On the Front Lines of History, 5/26/21, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Join the National Museum of American Diplomacy for a discussion about the State Department’s 24/7 crisis communication hub, the Operations Center, and explore its important role in protecting American interests over the past 60 years. Hear first-hand stories from diplomats who work on “the watch” and crisis management team and learn how they assist inContinueContinue reading “60 Years of the State Department Operations Center, On the Front Lines of History, 5/26/21, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET”
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