Climate and the environment are critical topics in modern U.S. diplomacy.

FSI is proud to offer U.S. foreign affairs professionals a number of courses, trainings, and resources covering climate diplomacy. Environmental issues are also key components of core diplomatic and…

Technology is an indispensable part of diplomacy and foreign policy.

Last week, FSI, the Department of State's training institution, launched Emerging Technology and the Impact on Foreign Policy. The new course prepares State Department personnel to advance U.S. interests in AI, Biotech,…

The things you see at FSI when you look up 🌘🕶️

What an amazing sight during the #SolarEclipse yesterday. Check out these photos and relive the magic.📸

Ambassador Joan Polaschik has led an impactful career of diplomacy and service to her country.

Ambassador Polaschik was appointed as Director of FSI in May 2022. In that capacity, she leads efforts to modernize the Institute and build a culture of career-long learning at the…

FSI Director Amb. Polaschik welcomed Tunisian Amb. Tajouri for a tour of Foreign Service Institute’s campus as Tunisia develops its International Diplomatic Academy curriculum with partner U.S. Institute of Peace. U.S. Embassy Tunis is proud to partner w/Tunisie Diplomatie🇹🇳 in support of this important initiative. 🇹🇳🇺🇸

Educator and diplomat, Mari-Luci Jaramillo made history by becoming the first Hispanic American woman to serve as Ambassador.🇺🇸

Born in New Mexico, Jaramillo completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees at Highlands University and earned her doctorate from the University of…

Helen Eugenie Anderson was a skillful diplomat, political activist and foreign affairs expert who achieved many historic firsts.

Anderson was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Denmark in 1949. In 1951, she helped negotiate an agreement to allow the U.S. to use air bases in Greenland…

This week we celebrated #WorldPoetryDay . Estonians love their poets: it was amazing to hear Juhan Liiv's 'Ta lendab mesipuu poole' beautifully read by an American diplomat learning Estonian Foreign Service Institute
Thank you to #FSI and language instructor Kaia Kirchman for your dedication.

Scholar, diplomat, and foreign policy expert — Jeane Kirkpatrick worked to strengthen American democracy throughout her career in a variety of ways.

Kirkpatrick obtained a Ph.D. in political science from Columbia University in 1968 while working as a research analyst with the…

Our democracies have different histories, different strengths, different challenges. But we’re all determined to deliver a safer, healthier, more prosperous, more inclusive future for our people and for people around the world. - Secretary Antony Blinken

Patricia Roberts Harris broke barriers to serve her country with distinction. 🇺🇸

Roberts Harris graduated summa cum laude from Howard University in 1945 and went on to graduate at the top of her class from George Washington University Law School. In 1965, she made history as the…

Good morning from Foreign Service Institute

Happy to be visiting once again for a full day of teaching and discussing all things Mexico 🇲🇽

Hillary Clinton has served the country in a number of roles — diplomat, attorney, First Lady, and member of Congress.

Clinton was sworn as the 67th Secretary of State in 2009. Her tenure focused on tackling complex global issues including climate change, human rights, and…

Women have made vital contributions to U.S. diplomacy. National Museum of American Diplomacy tells the story of these dedicated diplomats who negotiated peace, survived dangers, and opened doors for the sharing of cultures and ideas: diplomacy.state.gov/stories-of-dip…

Ruth A. Davis served as FSI Director from 1997 to 2000 - the first African American woman to serve in that role. We are still benefitting from her impactful leadership and her accomplishments, including the establishment of the School of Leadership and Management.🇺🇸

We're proud…