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Press Release | Closing USAID Harms US National Interest

In a statement issued on February 6, 2025, the American Academy of Diplomacy recognized that closing USAID harms US interests and urged President Trump and his administration to reconsider actions against USAID.

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Every few months, the Academy, along with a university or other sponsor, hosts a program to bring more awareness to contemporary discussions and issues sur-rounding U.S. diplomacy. These programs often include panels consisting of Academy members and are a great learning opportunity for college students. 

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Representing a unique wealth of talent, the  Academy is a group of former senior ambassadors and leaders in foreign policy who are dedicated to the core mission of strengthening American diplomacy.

Intern Project: Careers in Development

The Academy provides a variety of resour-ces for our audience and members, including member-recommended read-ings, podcast supplemental guides, career advice for aspiring FSOs, and much more. Our resources are helpful for high school students, college students and graduates, and those interested in learning more about the Foreign Service. 

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The American Academy of Diplomacy (AAD) is an independent, non-profit association of former senior US ambassadors and high-level government officials whose mission is to strengthen American diplomacy. AAD represents a unique wealth of talent and experience in the practice of American foreign policy, with over 370 members.

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