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.
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.
The Latest from Meridian
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.