Despite its vast mineral wealth, the Democratic Republic of Congo is among the world’s poorest nations and will likely remain so for years, hobbled by regional wars and corruption. That’s a lot to ...

Despite its vast mineral wealth, the Democratic Republic of Congo is among the world’s poorest nations and will likely remain so for years, hobbled by regional wars and corruption. That’s a lot to ...

Exterior of the Smithsonian Freer Gallery of Art, a museum that focuses on Asian Art, located on the National Mall. (Eurobanks/Shutterstock) Spectacular inscribed vases, dazzling pen cases, cups ...

As Meridian prepares for its 15th annual summit, CEO Bohigian shares his vision for open diplomacy, bringing together government officials and non-government leaders to shape America’s influence ...

A priceless manuscript that survived the Spanish Inquisition, the Nazi invasion of Yugoslavia and the Bosnian civil war of 1992-95 was the focus of a special Passover celebration last week on Capitol ...

I set out to argue that the pandemic has had a “positive” effect on diplomacy. I do so fully aware that I could have always resorted to the overused adjective “interesting” to describe that very ...

On June 19, Little Lady Liberty embarked on a similar trek that her big sister took 135 years ago, crossing the Atlantic to join her full-size sibling on Ellis Island for America’s Independence Day.

Angelique Gingras is an associate editor at The Washington Diplomat. She is currently based in London as a freelance journalist. She joined The Washington Diplomat in August 2021 as an intern. Reach ...

For the long-established organization known for its education and cultural exchange programs, connecting US government officials with global diplomats, Meridian International Center is pushing beyond ...

Nabil Fahmy, the new secretary-general of the Arab League, served as Egypt's ambassador in Washington from 1999 to 2008. (Photo courtesy of Arab League) “The world order is in complete disorder,” with ...

Angola Ambassador Agostinho Van-Dúnem, Namibian Ambassador Wilbard Hellao, Zambian Ambassador Chibamba Kanyama and Zimbabwe Ambassador Tadeous Tafirenyika Chifamba celebrate Botswana's independence ...