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ALL DIPLOMACY IS LOCAL
STRENGTHENING STATE AND CITY STATECRAFT
April 12, 2023
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM Eastern Time
Washington, DC and Livestreamed for a Global Audience
THE 2023 MERIDIAN DIPLOMACY FORUM
All Diplomacy is Local explored the emergence of cities and states as global actors in diplomacy, their evolving impact on everything from international trade and business development to climate change mitigation and global health, and how engaging previously underserved and overlooked pockets of America will fortify U.S. international relations. It underscored how defending democracy and its values has returned as a critical tenant of U.S. foreign policy and one the American people can rally around.
Held in-person on Meridian’s historic Washington, DC campus and live streamed for a global audience, the program featured remarks from key decision-makers, in-depth panel discussions, workshops, and networking.
All Diplomacy is Local gathered senior diplomatic, business, and federal, state and local government leaders to explore opportunities for cooperation and collaboration. University students and other aspiring diplomats also joined for a look at the future of diplomacy and forged relationships leading to careers in international relations.
DIPLOMACY IS AN EVERCHANGING ARTFORM THAT SHIFTS WITH THE TIMES AND THE NEEDS OF A NATION.
American success abroad and on the world stage is directly linked to U.S. policies and actions at home. This includes expanding the responsibility of international affairs beyond Washington and the Federal government.
DIPLOMACY FORUM MAIN STAGE
CAREERS IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS NETWORKING RECEPTION
Wednesday, April 12 | Afternoon
The program's main event explored the following themes through panel discussions, fireside chats and featured speakers.
Going Global: Developing International Affairs Strategies for States and Municipalities
The Rise and Growing Power of City Networks: Combating Climate Change, Mitigating Migration, Defending Democracy
Cities Summit of the Americas Preview
Local Engines Drive International Trade and Global Supply Chains
Constructing Next-Generation Cities to Address Global Challenges
Wednesday, April 12 | Evening
As part of the DiplomacyRISE initiative, Meridian hosted a reception in our Linden Garden to engage the next generation of global affairs leaders with current international affairs practitioners. College students and young professionals had the opportunity to interact with Foreign and Civil Service Officers and other professionals who have spent their careers in international relations.