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Hello BlueSky! We are the American Academy of Diplomacy, a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Washington, DC. We are a membership-based organization of foreign policy experts dedicated to strengthening American diplomacy. We share articles written by members, fun facts about diplomacy, and more!
Academy member Ambassador Chas Freeman joins an emergency roundtable on the future impact of the intervention in Venezuela. He says, "If alliances are no longer reliable, nations will hedge or simply abandon them." www.youtube.com/live/nj1xmBN...
It’s Worse Than You Think: The Implications of the Attack on Venezuela & How to Bring the World Back
YouTube video by EIR News Service
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January 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Academy member Ambassador Chas Freeman joins an emergency roundtable on the future impact of the intervention in Venezuela. He says, "If alliances are no longer reliable, nations will hedge or simply abandon them." www.youtube.com/live/nj1xmBN...
Academy member Ambassador W. Robert Pearson argues the Trump administration's rhetoric on Venezuela, Ukraine, and Greenland is dangerous for the global order. He says, "The result is a constant state of tension and uncertainty." substack.com/home/post/p-...
HEADING FOR THE CLIFF
THE WORLD’S PROBLEMS GROW
substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Academy member Ambassador W. Robert Pearson argues the Trump administration's rhetoric on Venezuela, Ukraine, and Greenland is dangerous for the global order. He says, "The result is a constant state of tension and uncertainty." substack.com/home/post/p-...
Academy member Ambassador Patrick Theros writes about the US National Security Strategy and its implications for the Gulf. He says, "What Washington frames as restraint registers in the Gulf as uncertainty." gulfif.org/buckle-your-...
Buckle Your Seatbelts: The U.S. National Security Strategy and the Coming Turbulence in the Gulf - Gulf International Forum
On December 4, the Trump administration released its National Security Strategy, presenting it as a corrective to decades of American overreach. The document rejects “forever...
gulfif.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Academy member Ambassador Patrick Theros writes about the US National Security Strategy and its implications for the Gulf. He says, "What Washington frames as restraint registers in the Gulf as uncertainty." gulfif.org/buckle-your-...
For this week's #mondaywithmembers, we would like to introduce one of our newest members, Ambassador (ret) Randy W. Berry! Amb. Berry served for 32 years as a Foreign Service Officer, most of it spent on overseas postings in South Asia and Africa.
📸Speaking to press corps, DC.
📸Speaking to press corps, DC.
January 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
For this week's #mondaywithmembers, we would like to introduce one of our newest members, Ambassador (ret) Randy W. Berry! Amb. Berry served for 32 years as a Foreign Service Officer, most of it spent on overseas postings in South Asia and Africa.
📸Speaking to press corps, DC.
📸Speaking to press corps, DC.
Academy member Ambassador William Taylor discusses the security declaration between France, Britain, and Ukraine. He says, "It's a strong statement of intent" by the European states. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gIT...
France, Britain, and Ukraine agree on future security force plans | William B. Taylor
YouTube video by TALKING WITH TVP WORLD
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January 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Academy member Ambassador William Taylor discusses the security declaration between France, Britain, and Ukraine. He says, "It's a strong statement of intent" by the European states. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gIT...
#DidYouKnow that the world of diplomacy is filled with unique vocabulary? Check out some of the most common terms, such as ambassador, embassy, consulate, and cable. What other words, phrases, or acronyms should we explain next? #FunFactFriday
January 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
#DidYouKnow that the world of diplomacy is filled with unique vocabulary? Check out some of the most common terms, such as ambassador, embassy, consulate, and cable. What other words, phrases, or acronyms should we explain next? #FunFactFriday
Happy #ThrowbackThursday This week we're taking a look at U.S.-Brazil relations and how they've evolved and spotlighting our members who served as Ambassador to Brazil!
January 8, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Happy #ThrowbackThursday This week we're taking a look at U.S.-Brazil relations and how they've evolved and spotlighting our members who served as Ambassador to Brazil!
Today, in 1978, the U.S. returned St. Stephen’s Crown to Hungary. The crown was held in Ft Knox during WWII. The return was made citing evidence of Hungary’s steps to improve its human rights record, namely, religious expression and facilitation of communication and travel.
January 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Today, in 1978, the U.S. returned St. Stephen’s Crown to Hungary. The crown was held in Ft Knox during WWII. The return was made citing evidence of Hungary’s steps to improve its human rights record, namely, religious expression and facilitation of communication and travel.
Hello BlueSky! We are the American Academy of Diplomacy, a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Washington, DC. We are a membership-based organization of foreign policy experts dedicated to strengthening American diplomacy. We share articles written by members, fun facts about diplomacy, and more!
January 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Hello BlueSky! We are the American Academy of Diplomacy, a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Washington, DC. We are a membership-based organization of foreign policy experts dedicated to strengthening American diplomacy. We share articles written by members, fun facts about diplomacy, and more!