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A new diplomacy for 21st century as economic, political, tech power shifts
Harvard Kennedy School is launching a Program on Diplomacy and Statecraft, led by Ambassador Nicholas Burns, to rebuild U.S. diplomatic capacity, expand scholar
By Christina Pazzanese · 2026-09-03T17:00:27.692Z
Harvard Kennedy School is launching a Program on Diplomacy and Statecraft, led by Ambassador Nicholas Burns, to rebuild U.S. diplomatic capacity, expand scholarship on negotiation, and train a new diplomatic bench after steep State Department cuts and many vacant ambassadorships. The effort targets U.S. China rivalry and global crises, detailing leadership, priorities, and practical training steps.
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