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Armenia and Azerbaijan—that have been sworn enemies for decades could soon make peace, say their DC-based ambassadors.
Five newly appointed ambassadors have recently joined Washington’s diplomatic scene, representing Benin, Burkina Faso, Germany, Liberia and Malaysia. The longest vacant position was that of Burkina ...
From hosting formal gatherings to fostering connections across cultural divides, Washington’s diplomatic spouses live in an overlooked—yet vital—world of diplomacy. The wives and husbands of ...
Diplomats and the creative industries collided in Washington last month for Meridian International Center's fifth edition of its signature cultural diplomacy event, Culturefix.
Lithuania's Jovita Neliupšienė, the EU ambassador to the United States, faces two crises at once: Trump's tariff threats and Russia's war on Ukraine.
More than 60 diplomatic and cultural missions opened their doors to the public for the annual Around the World Embassy Tour on May 3.
Hanène Tajouri Bessassi, Tunisia’s envoy in Washington, discusses her country's priorities at our April 3 Ambassador Insider Series event.
Ramadan brought together Washington diplomats, cultural organizations and government sectors for a month of evening iftar feasts.
Daniel García-Peña, Colombia's new ambassador in Washington, talks about evolving bilateral ties under Presidents Trump and Petro.
Foreign embassies welcomed the Trump administration into office with a series of events leading up to the inauguration.
On a cold, blustery day, the Winternational Embassy Showcase returned to Washington for its 11th annual celebration of culture, customs and economic trade among nations.
Sweden’s Jan Eliasson is one of the most skilled and respected diplomats of his generation who soared through the ranks of Swedish diplomacy.