The arts do what diplomacy alone can’t. At #Culturefix2025 Eric Latzky, Paul Tetreault, Edwaard Liang, and Angela Lee Gieras explored how performers use movement, music, and story to spark dialogue and bridge divides. Learn more: meridian.org/project/curtai… #Culturefix2025

In today’s world, CEOs are diplomats too. Through our Corporate Council, we partner with the private sector to equip business leaders with the global context, networks, and insights they need to solve challenges, unlock new markets, and strengthen international partnerships.

Fred Smith didn’t just build FedEx, he built bridges between countries, cultures, and communities. A true private sector diplomat, he inspired us at Meridian International Center's Annual Summit and throughout our longstanding partnership with FedEx, which has championed global leadership and

Cultural diplomacy is no longer just about goodwill, it’s a strategic tool for shaping global narratives and strengthening alliances. Our new report explores how long-term engagement, from USA Pavilion • アメリカ館 at Expo 2025 to America250, drives real influence. Read here:

American football is going global, and with it comes a new playbook for diplomacy. At #Culturefix2025, Judy Battista, Efe Obada, Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, and Peter O'Reilly of the NFL explored how the game is building bridges and expanding U.S. influence.

Success in global business demands diplomacy. Our Corporate Diplomacy Global Leaders Program builds the skills and insights leaders need to navigate complex geopolitical challenges. Join us September 9, 2025, in D.C. Apply or nominate a rising leader today:

Culture & sports unite to foster global understanding at our 2025 #Culturefix Awards Gala. Honoring NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Roger Goodell for advancing sports diplomacy, alongside honorees sanford biggers, Mark D Sikes, & Anna Deavere Smith. Learn more: meridian.org/project/cultur…

As Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva brings critical insight into the global economy. In 2023, we welcomed her to Meridian ahead of the IMF Spring Meetings for a timely dialogue on economic uncertainty and global cooperation. #65FacesofMeridian #Meridian65

The future of U.S. diplomacy depends on agile, well-prepared leaders. Our 2025 #DiplomacyRISE Networking Reception brought Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellows together with diplomats and global affairs experts to build lasting connections and opportunities into the Foreign

From touchdown diplomacy to global design, #Culturefix 2025 spotlighted how culture connects us. Catch highlights from this year’s Morning Conversations on arts, sports, performance, and design: meridian.org/project/2025-c… #Culturefix #CulturalDiplomacy

Diplomacy is no longer just government-to-government. From athletes to CEOs, today’s challenges need a broader, connected approach. Our new explainer reveals how Open Diplomacy empowers leaders across sectors to drive innovation and boost U.S. leadership globally. Read here:

As Governor of Virginia and former Co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, Glenn Youngkin has championed U.S. competitiveness on the global stage. At our 2017 Global Leadership Summit, he emphasized how American businesses can lead with impact at home and abroad. #65FacesofMeridian

Local leaders are driving global change. Now there's a toolkit to support them. Join us July 17 to hear from officials who helped shape the “Strategic Toolkit for City, State & Local Leaders.” Register for the launch event: meridian.org/announcement/g… Truman Center Melbourne Centre for Cities

What do recent policy shifts signal for U.S. governance in 2026? At Insights@Meridian, former Senior Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway joined HP’s Brittany Masalosalo alongside diplomats and business leaders to discuss executive priorities, personnel moves, and the road to the

In 1961, Meridian partnered with THIS to welcome newly arrived diplomats and their families to Washington. Volunteer-led programs helped them navigate daily life, fostering cross-cultural connections and belonging. Pictured: THIS volunteers with diplomatic children, 1969.

Local leaders are driving global impact. Join us with Truman Center & Melbourne Centre for Cities on July 17 for the launch of “Global Engagement, Local Benefits,” a new toolkit to help city, state & local leaders build strategic global partnerships that deliver at home. Register here:

Meridian is strengthening its global impact with the expansion of its senior leadership team. We’re proud to welcome Kellee Wicker as VP for Technology, Innovation, and Space, and Jim Golsen as VP of the Center for Corporate Diplomacy. We also celebrate the promotions of Natalie

Global challenges don’t stop at borders, and neither should solutions. On July 17, Meridian, Truman Center & Melbourne Centre for Cities launch Global Engagement, Local Benefits, a new toolkit to help local leaders build smart global partnerships that drive impact at home. Register here:

As global markets shift, Türkiye is emerging as a key hub for business and innovation. In partnership with Yunus Emre Institute - Washington D.C., we led a 15-member 360 Leadership delegation to Istanbul and Ankara for high-level meetings and cultural exchange, exploring Türkiye’s evolving economy and

As 39th U.S. Commerce Secretary, T.H. Wilbur Ross Jr. brought decades of business experience to global economic policy. In 2018, he joined Meridian to brief diplomats on U.S. trade priorities and international engagement. #65FacesofMeridian #Meridian65 #Roadto75