John Shaw is a contributing writer for the Diplomat and is the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University.

“The Merchant of Venice,” currently playing at The Shakespeare Theatre’s Lansburgh stage, has always been known as a “problem play ...

Two former Soviet republics—Armenia and Azerbaijan—that have been sworn enemies for decades could soon make peace, say their DC-based ambassadors. Khazar Ibrahim, Azerbaijan’s new ambassador in ...

Five new ambassadors take posts in Washington Five newly appointed ambassadors have recently joined Washington’s diplomatic scene, representing Benin, Burkina Faso, Germany, Liberia and Malaysia.

Armenia and Azerbaijan—that have been sworn enemies for decades could soon make peace, say their DC-based ambassadors.

Five newly appointed ambassadors have recently joined Washington’s diplomatic scene, representing Benin, Burkina Faso, ...

Five new ambassadors take posts in Washington Five newly appointed ambassadors have recently joined Washington’s diplomatic scene, representing Benin, Burkina Faso, Germany, Liberia and Malaysia.

Five newly appointed ambassadors have recently joined Washington’s diplomatic scene, representing Benin, Burkina Faso, Germany, Liberia and Malaysia. US-Malaysian bilateral ties, China’s growing ...

Puru Trivedi is the Vice President of External and Corporate Affairs at the Meridian International Center, a public diplomacy institution in Washington DC. The views expressed are his own.

Phillips Collection welcomes new De Nittis exhibition A major, must-see exhibition exploring an underappreciated but essential artist is on display for the next month at the Phillips Collection.