2024 Diplomacy Begins Here Regional Summits and Learning Labs

The 2024 Diplomacy Begins Here Regional Summits and Learning Labs will take place in Kalamazoo, MI (July 11–12) and New Orleans, LA (September 23–24)

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Announcing New Dinner Diplomacy Collaboration with Marriott International

This new partnership will help Global Ties Network member organizations expand opportunities for people in their communities to participate in dinner diplomacy events with global leaders.

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Remembering Three Decades of Citizen Diplomacy

After more than three decades of service to international exchange, the Global Ties Network, and thousands of international alumni, Michelle Wilson of Global Ties Akron retires this year.

Her Reflections

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International Exchange Highlights the Power of Partnerships

Explore how people-to-people collaboration takes shape within the Global Ties Network and in the International Visitor Leadership Program.
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Amy Storrow (left) at Diplomacy Begins Here Kansas City. — One Handshake, One Casserole at a Time

Amy Storrow, Director of the Office of International Visitors at the U.S. Department of State, reflects on the power of people-to-people exchanges.
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Global Ties U.S. and Marriott International Collaborate to Promote Peace Through Travel and Exchange Programs

Announcements / May 7, 2024

Kalamazoo and New Orleans to Host 2024 Regional Summits on Diplomacy

Announcements / May 6, 2024

Emerging Leaders at #GlobalTies2024 National Meeting

Exchange Matters / April 9, 2024

Protecting our Environment Through International Exchange

Exchange Matters / April 1, 2024

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