Meridian International Center

Meridian International Center Meridian is a nonpartisan center for diplomacy founded in 1960 and headquartered on a historic campus in Washington, D.C.

Our mission is to empower the next era of leaders to advance diplomacy for a better future.

05/29/2026

Summer programs are kicking off across the country, but sport can do far more than keep young people active.

At Meridian’s Sports Diplomacy Forum, Marjorie Harris and Brendan Tuohey joined moderator Eleanor Hawkins to discuss how sport can build confidence, foster inclusion, develop leadership skills, and create opportunities that extend far beyond the court.

Learn more: https://meridian.org/project/sports-for-development/

Meet the voices shaping the conversation. 🌍 On June 4, leaders across sports, media, entertainment, and the arts will jo...
05/28/2026

Meet the voices shaping the conversation. 🌍

On June 4, leaders across sports, media, entertainment, and the arts will join Meridian for 2026 Meridian Culturefix to explore the forces redefining global influence and cultural exchange.

Learn more: https://culturefix.meridian.org/artists-and-speakers



Jeff Koons Christopher Lillis Breezy Johnson Dr. Zahi Hawass Reem Acra

Latin America isn’t waiting for the future of AI. It’s building it.At Meridian International Center’s AI Horizons: Latin...
05/26/2026

Latin America isn’t waiting for the future of AI. It’s building it.

At Meridian International Center’s AI Horizons: Latin America roundtable, leaders across diplomacy, technology, academia, and entrepreneurship explored how the region can close infrastructure gaps, strengthen public-private collaboration, and develop AI solutions rooted in local cultures, industries, and communities.

One message stood out throughout the discussion: AI adoption in Latin America will only succeed if it’s regionally coordinated, locally relevant, and backed by long-term investment in people, education, and innovation ecosystems.

Learn more: https://meridian.org/project/ai-horizons-latin-america/

Sport shapes culture. These athletes are shaping what comes next.On June 4, Meridian International Center will honor Oly...
05/21/2026

Sport shapes culture. These athletes are shaping what comes next.

On June 4, Meridian International Center will honor Olympic gold medal skiers Chris Lillis and Breezy Johnson with the 2026 Meridian Gold Medal Award at the Culturefix Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Through sport and global influence, both athletes reflect the growing role of culture in shaping international connection, dialogue, and impact.

Culturefix convenes leaders across sports, media, business, entertainment, and diplomacy to explore the forces shaping global culture today. 🌍

Learn more: https://culturefix.meridian.org/awardees

05/20/2026

22 days until the world’s biggest sporting event begins. ⚽

At Meridian International Center’s Sports Diplomacy Forum, FIFA President Gianni Infantino reflected on how football is shaping diplomacy, economic growth, and global connection far beyond the pitch.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the conversation around sport, influence, and international engagement has never been more relevant.

Learn more: https://meridian.org/project/a-conversation-with-fifa-president-gianni-infantino/

05/19/2026

The future of AI won’t be built in one place. 🌍

Meridian's Kellee Wicker explores how AI-driven science is accelerating breakthroughs from years to months and why stronger partnerships, infrastructure, and investment across the Global South will shape the next era of innovation.

From automated labs to global AI ecosystems, the future of AI depends on expanding access to the people and ideas driving progress worldwide.

Read Kellee’s latest article: “Betting on Billions of Builders: The Case for Stronger AI Partnerships with Global South Nations.”

https://meridian.org/news/betting-on-billions-of-builders-the-case-for-stronger-ai-partnerships-with-global-south-nations/

An evening centered on connection, diplomacy, and Meridian’s next chapter. 🙌Leaders from across government, business, a...
05/15/2026

An evening centered on connection, diplomacy, and Meridian’s next chapter. 🙌

Leaders from across government, business, and the diplomatic community gathered at Meridian House to welcome The Honorable David Bohigian as Meridian International Center’s new Chief Executive Officer.

From an ambassador roundtable to conversations spanning diplomacy, business, and policy, the evening reflected Meridian’s longstanding commitment to bringing people together across borders and sectors.

Learn more: https://meridian.org/project/welcome-reception-honoring-meridians-new-chief-executive-officer-the-honorable-david-bohigian/

05/14/2026

What you missed at Meridian International Center’s Portraiture and Perspective Program🎥

A conversation on how art, culture, and human connection continue to shape diplomacy long after the moment ends.

Reel: Zachary Oxman

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