Washington Diplomat

The Western Balkans-a region that was the scene of fierce ethnic bloodshed in the 1990s after the breakup of Yugoslavia-now wants to make a name for itself in renewable energy. To that end, a conference will take place Oct. 6-7 at the Montenegrin resort o

Exactly 50 years ago this week, agents of Chile's secret police-acting on orders from dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet-detonated a car bomb in Washington's Sheridan Circle, instantly killing Chile's exiled former ambassador to the United States, Orlando Let

Diplomacy meets summer social with Institute for Education Back for its 11th year, the Institute for Education hosted its annual summer social at Congressional Country Club on Aug. 27, bringing together diplomats, government officials, nonprofit leaders a

In Washington, diplomacy usually happens over briefing books and policy papers. On Sept. 15, however, international relations took shape over salmon, mussels, bacalao and an oversized wheel of cheese. The embassies of Finland, Norway and Denmark, joined b

Every headdress tells a story of history and heritage For most of human history, headdresses-hats, scarves, crowns, caps and other head coverings-have served both utilitarian and expressive purposes. They are both a tool and a visual business card, offeri

At 79, Roelf Meyer should have been retired already. Born in 1947-the year before South Africa officially instituted apartheid-Meyer came from a white Dutch-descended Afrikaner family and studied law at the University of the Free State, where he was presi

Covering 998 square miles of Western Europe and just shy of 700,000 people, Luxembourg has gained a reputation as one of the most important financial and diplomatic centers in the 27-member European Union. In this landlocked country smaller than Rhode Isl

US-Moroccan relations-from economic, defense and cultural ties to Washington's diplomatic backing of Morocco on key regional issues-were central topics at the embassy's July 30 Throne Day celebration. Hosted at the Organization of American States, this Mo

As the speed of technology makes traditional diplomacy sometimes seem slow and obsolete, the world of athletics can quickly bring nations together in ways unimaginable even a decade ago. The unique opportunities of sports diplomacy can strengthen existing

For women serving as ambassadors in Washington, having a seat at the table is just the starting point The Willard Hotel, just two blocks from the White House along Pennsylvania Avenue, has been at the center of Washington's power structure ever since its