Insights@Meridian with Under Secretary of State Sarah B. Rogers

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

As information, influence, and public trust increasingly shape the global landscape, public diplomacy has become an essential tool of modern statecraft. From advancing national interests to strengthening alliances, it plays a critical role in shaping how the United States is perceived around the world. Following President Trump’s National Security Strategy, the Department of State recently released its Public Diplomacy Strategic Plan, outlining the administration’s strategic priorities for U.S. global engagement as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.   

Meridian will host The Honorable Sarah B. Rogers, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacyfor an Insights@Meridian conversation exploring the U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Strategy. Under Secretary Rogers will express her vision for effective U.S. global engagement and outline the key pillars guiding the Department’s public diplomacy efforts. This conversation will offer timely insights into how the State Department’s public diplomacy efforts are designed to meet today’s strategic challenges and advance the interests of the United States around the globe.  

For more information regarding this program, please contact mcde@meridian.org.

About the Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement

The Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement accelerates collaboration among the diplomatic corps and U.S. public and private sector leaders to address pressing global challenges. Through curated, nonpartisan convenings, Meridian fosters the dialogue and relationships essential for solving today’s most complex economic, security, and societal issues.

The Insights series is a flagship initiative within the Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement, which connects international ambassadors, chiefs of mission, and senior corporate executives with leading thought leaders in the public and private sectors to better understand U.S. perspectives and top priorities while expanding international engagement and the exchange of views.

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