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American Committees on Foreign Relations The Committees on Foreign Relations were founded in New York in 1938 by the Council on Foreign Relations and became independent American Committees in 1995.

The American Committees on Foreign Relations is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing public knowledge and dialogue on foreign relations, international trade and policy. The committees from coast to coast convene community leaders, educators and members of the general public in off-the-record discussions with international affairs experts. We are a grass-roots organization convinced that only through respectful, face-to-face dialogue among and between the public and the international affairs community will we achieve understanding of and appreciation for the importance of international affairs to our nation’s welfare.

With participants from eight U.S. cities, ACFR's Study Mission to Poland is underway this week!
10/13/2026

With participants from eight U.S. cities, ACFR's Study Mission to Poland is underway this week!

Greece assumes the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of October.
10/01/2026

Greece assumes the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of October.

10/01/2026

America is best represented by a Foreign Service that reflects the country it serves.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the generations of Hispanic Americans who have represented the United States abroad.

That history stretches back at least to 1891, when Romualdo Pacheco (pictured) became one of the earliest Hispanic Americans to serve as a U.S. diplomat. In 1965, Joseph John Jova became the first Hispanic career Foreign Service officer to reach the ambassadorial ranks.

This month, we honor their contributions and celebrate the achievements of the Hispanic Americans carrying that tradition forward today.

10/01/2026

Very good for America’s engagement globally to see this group of diplomatic nominees move forward in the Senate.

Confirmed by unanimous consent:
PN1255-12 – Peter Lord a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Benin

PN1255-9 – Keith Heffern a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Gabonese Republic

PN1022-36 – Daniel Travis a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Sierra Leone

PN1022-39 – Henry Wooster a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kenya

PN1021-4 – Joshua Harris a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Malaysia

PN1255-15 – Nutan Patel to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cabo Verde

PN1255-7 – Steven Gillen a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kyrgyz Republic

PN1255-8 – Charles Goodman III a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Togolese Republic

PN1255-13 – John McIntyre a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Malawi

PN1255-6 – Natasha Franceschi a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Nicaragua

At the invitation of the Harrisburg World Affairs Council, ACFR President Thomas Garrett spoke on American soft power to...
09/20/2026

At the invitation of the Harrisburg World Affairs Council, ACFR President Thomas Garrett spoke on American soft power to the International Peace Symposium at Gettysburg College.

The UN General Assembly has begun, September 18 to 28, with the 2026 theme "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A ...
09/20/2026

The UN General Assembly has begun, September 18 to 28, with the 2026 theme "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all". President Trump will address the Assembly Tuesday morning, September 22.

Seen at the Oval Office: Credentials were presented to President Trump today by Ambassadors from Egypt, Guinea, Colombia...
09/15/2026

Seen at the Oval Office: Credentials were presented to President Trump today by Ambassadors from Egypt, Guinea, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, the Czech Republic, and Iraq. ACFR welcomes the new diplomats to Washington, DC and invites them to visit our Committees in America’s heartland.

Open and democratic societies are a prerequisite for lasting peace and human rights.Today on the American Committees ...
09/15/2026

Open and democratic societies are a prerequisite for lasting peace and human rights.

Today on the American Committees on Foreign Relations highlights freedom of expression, respect for human rights and genuine elections by universal suffrage.

09/12/2026

The ACFR wishes a joyful Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate. May the new year bring health, happiness, and hope.

Shanah Tovah!

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