Institute for the Study of Diplomacy

About Institute for the Study of Diplomacy

Shaping the next generation of diplomatic leaders. With academic rigor × practitioner insight, ISD prepares foreign policy professionals to lead with integrity and impact. Founded in 1978, the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, an integral part of the Walsh School of Foreign Service, brings together diplomats, other practitioners, scholars and students from across and beyond Georgetown University to explore global challenges and evolving demands of diplomatic statecraft, to better understand the nexus of theory and practice, and to enhance and expand an appreciation of the role of diplomacy as a critical tool in national policy.