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Mar 25, 2026
Press Release | Protecting Americans Abroad: The Academy Urges the State Department to Focus on Its Core Mission
The American Academy of Diplomacy rebukes the State Department's recent personal attacks against our members and reiterates the important role the State Department and our diplomatic missions should be playing in the protection and well-being of American citizens in and around the Gulf.
Oct 6, 2025
Press Release | The Academy’s 2025 Ross Media Award Winners Announced
In a statement issued on October 6, 2025, the American Academy of Diplomacy announced that the winners of the 2025 Ross Media Award for Reporting and Commentary on the Practice of American Diplomacy are Anas Baba of NPR and Anne Applebaum for The Atlantic.
Sep 9, 2025
Press Release | Stop Bullying American Diplomats
In a statement issued on September 9, 2025, the Academy condemns the recent attacks to discredit American diplomats based on their faith or identity and calls on Department of State leadership to convey their full support of its workforce and make clear that the Department’s leadership rejects any and all efforts to bully or intimidate dedicated public servants.
Mar 20, 2025
Press Release | American Academy of Diplomacy Wrote to Secretary Rubio in Support of UAA Letter and the Payne Fellows
In a statement issued on March 20, 2025, the leadership of the American Academy of Diplomacy transmitted a formal letter to the Secretary of State Rubio in which they express the Academy’s endorsement and support for the letter from the USAID Alumni Association, which was sent to Secretary Rubio on Friday, March 15, 2025.
Mar 3, 2025
Press Release | American Academy of Diplomacy Message to Secretary Rubio
In a statement issued on March 3, 2025, the leadership of the American Academy of Diplomacy transmitted a formal letter to the Secretary of State Rubio calling on him to preserve people to protect the ability to carry out decisions that are yet to be made.
Oct 25, 2024
Press Release | The Academy’s 2024 Ross Media Award Winners Announced
In a statement issued on October 25, 2024, the American Academy of Diplomacy announced that the winners of the 2024 Ross Media Award for Reporting and Commentary on the Practice of American Diplomacy are Evan Gershkovich for the The Wall Street Journal and David Ignatius for The Washington Post.
Oct 10, 2024
Press Release | The Academy Announces the 2024 Dillon Book Award Winner
In a statement issued on October 10, 2024, the American Academy of Diplomacy announced that the winner of the 2024 Douglas Dillon Book Award for a Book of Distinction on the Practice of American Diplomacy is Diplomats at War: Friendship and Betrayal on the Brink of the Vietnam Conflict by Charles Trueheart, published by University of Virginia Press.
Sep 9, 2024
Press Release | Academy Supports Immediate Extension of Overseas Comparability Pay
In a statement issued on September 9, 2024, the American Academy of Diplomacy urged Congress and the Administration to support the extension of the Overseas Comparability Pay (OCP) for diplomats posted overseas.
Jul 31, 2024
Press Release | Academy Endorses Fully Funding Our National Security Priorities Act
In a statement issued on July 31, 2024, the American Academy of Diplomacy endorsed the bipartisan Fully Funding Our National Security Priorities Act in the 118th Congress to require an annual report on the unfunded programs, activities, and mission requirements within the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development.
Apr 3, 2024
Powering Up American Diplomacy in the 21st Century Event
On April 3, 2024, in partnership with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Academy hosted a discussion with the Honorable Richard R. Verma, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, on the low-cost, high-impact, and apolitical role that diplomacy and development play as pillars of national security.
Feb 20, 2024
Press Release | Academy Endorses Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act
In a statement issued on February 24, 2024, the Academy announced its support for H.R.7089 - Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act in the 118th Congress (2023-2024) to authorize Diplomatic Security Agents of the Department of State to investigate trafficking in persons violations domestically and abroad.
Feb 8, 2024
Successful Black History Month Program with the Thursday Luncheon Group
In partnership with the Thursday Luncheon Group, the Academy hosted a Black History Month Program on February 8th, 2024 titled, "Defenders of Democracy: Department of Defense, Department of State, and the Policy Advisors (POLAD) Program."
Oct 11, 2023
Press Release | The Academy Announces the 2023 Dillon Book Award Winner
In a statement issued on October 11, 2023, the American Academy of Diplomacy announced that the winner of the 2023 Douglas Dillon Book Award for a Book of Distinction on the Practice of American Diplomacy is Our Man In Tokyo: An American Ambassador and the Countdown to Pearl Harbor by Steve Kemper, published by Mariner Books.
Oct 6, 2023
Press Release | The Academy Endorses Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023
The American Academy of Diplomacy released a statement in support of H.R. 1273 (“Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023″), which has been reintroduced in the 118th Congress on March 1, 2023 by Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) and co-sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA), co-chair of the Congressional Peace Corps Caucus; and Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS).
Sep 29, 2023
Press Release | The Academy’s 2023 Ross Media Award Winners Announced
In a statement issued on September 29, 2023, the American Academy of Diplomacy announced the winners of the 2023 Arthur Ross Media Award. The Academy is recognizing two individuals who have dedicated their entire careers and made outstanding contributions to the coverage of diplomacy and foreign affairs. The 2023 Ross Media Awards go to: Michele Kelemen of NPR and Thomas L. Friedman of The New York Times.
Jul 20, 2023
Press Release | Academy Supports "GRATEFUL Act: Preserving U.S. Government Employee Abroad Immigrant Visa Program"
In a statement issued on July 20, 2023, the American Academy of Diplomacy shared their support for the "GRATEFUL Act: Preserving U.S. Government Employee Abroad Immigrant Visa Program," sponsored by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Thom Tillis (R-NC).
Jun 12, 2023
Another Successful Academy Annual Meeting
On June 12, 2023, the Academy once again welcomed over 90 Academy members to the luncheon, which featured keynote speaker Ambassador Marcia Bernicat, the State Department’s current Director General of the Foreign Service, who updated the Academy on several ongoing departmental modernization efforts. Academy chairman Thomas Shannon also gave remarks on the overall state of the Academy, and committee members presented updates on their work such as that of the Dillon Book Award and the success of the Academy’s programs.
