Empowering Leaders.

Advancing the next era of diplomacy

Strengthening American
Diplomacy
& Leadership

Meridian International Center is a nonpartisan center for diplomacy founded in 1960 and headquartered on a historic campus in Washington, D.C.

In a rapidly changing world marked by geopolitical instability and shifting alliances, international collaboration—and American leadership in the world – has never been more critical—or more complex.

Our Mission: to empower leaders to advance the next era of diplomacy.

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The Future of Diplomacy is Evolving.
Meridian is Shaping its Future.

For centuries, diplomacy was limited to a small group of officials working across governments. But today’s challenges require a new way.

That’s why Meridian is stepping up with a new framework: Open Diplomacy, a non-governmental approach to addressing global challenges. Like open-source software or blockchain, it is collaborative, resilient, and adaptable to geopolitical disruptions.

Opening diplomacy across the following sectors will forge more resilient international partnerships, accelerate solutions to global challenges, and strengthen American leadership in an unpredictable world.

Business
Technology, Innovation & Space
State & Local Governments​
Sports & Culture
Diplomatic Community
U.S. Government

The Latest from Meridian

SPOTLIGHT

Global Engagement, Local Benefits: A Strategic Toolkit for City, State and Local Leaders

As cities and states take the global stage, Meridian’s new Strategic Toolkit equips local leaders with the guidance they need to navigate international partnerships, advance community priorities, and mitigate global risks.

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Corporate Diplomacy Global Leaders Program: September 9, 2025

Apply now for Meridian’s Corporate Diplomacy Global Leaders Program. Gain the skills, insights, and networks to navigate global risks and lead with confidence in today’s complex business landscape.

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SPOTLIGHT

Special Report: Securing North America's Future

Securing North America’s Future outlines a roadmap for strengthening trilateral cooperation across energy, trade, labor, and digital resilience. Based on insights from the 2025 North Capital Meridian Diplomacy Forum, the report calls for decisive action to protect North America’s shared prosperity in a rapidly shifting global landscape.

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Our Capabilities
and Solutions

Our programs are an on-ramp for leaders to connect with their government and diplomatic counterparts to be a force multiplier for diplomacy.

Through our portfolio of global leadership development programs, we connect leaders with the insights, networks, and resources needed to catalyze collaboration.  

Global Education and Trainings

Building Diplomatic Skills and Geopolitical Insights

Equipping leaders with the skills, strategies, and global context to navigate diplomacy in a complex world.

convenings

Advancing Collaboration & Solutions

Fostering trusted relationships and cross-sector collaboration through impactful international exchanges and high-level convenings.

Exchanges and Delegations

Developing Global Leaders

Bringing international leaders to Washington and Americans abroad for invaluable access and insights into global systems, institutions, and influencers.