The Washington International Diplomatic Academy, abbreviated as WIDA, is an American independent educational organization based in Washington, D.C.. It offers professional development in diplomacy and international affairs.[1]
| Type | Independent educational organization |
|---|---|
| Established | 2016 |
| Director | Nicholas Kralev |
| Location | Washington, D.C. , United States |
| Website | diplomaticacademy |
History edit
WIDA was founded in 2016. It offers a one-year Certificate in International Diplomacy, as well as a Summer Diplomatic Academy Programme and Executive Diplomacy Training program.[2][3]
Instructors edit
The academy's instructors are mainly retired US ambassadors and senior government officials.[1]
- Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley – United States Ambassador to Malta (2012–2016)
- William J. Burns – Director of the CIA (since 2021), United States Deputy Secretary of State (2011–2014), United States Ambassador to Russia (2005–2008), United States Ambassador to Jordan (1998–2001)
- Thomas M. Countryman – Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation (2011–2017)
- Cindy Courville – United States Ambassador to the African Union (2006–2008)
- Daniel Fried – Coordinator for Sanctions Policy (2013–2017), Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs (2005–2009), United States Ambassador to Poland (1997–2000)
- Janice L. Jacobs – Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs (2008–2014), United States Ambassador to Senegal (2006–2007)
- Jimmy J. Kolker – United States Ambassador to Uganda (2002–2005), United States Ambassador to Burkina Faso (1999–2002)
- Lisa Kubiske – United States Ambassador to Honduras (2011–2014)
- Thomas J. Miller – United States Ambassador to Greece (2001–2004), United States Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina (1999–2001)
- Thomas R. Pickering – Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (1997–2000), United States Ambassador to Russia (1993–1996), United States Ambassador to India (1992–1993), United States Ambassador to the United Nations (1989–1992), United States Ambassador to Israel (1985–1988), United States Ambassador to El Salvador (1983–1985), United States Ambassador to Nigeria (1981–1983), Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (1978–1981), United States Ambassador to Jordan (1974–1978), Executive Secretary of the United States Department of State (1973–1974)
- Charles A. Ray – United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe (2009–2012), United States Ambassador to Cambodia (2003–2005)
- Eunice Reddick – United States Ambassador to Niger (2014–2018), United States Ambassador to Gabon (2007–2010)
- Francis J. Ricciardone – United States Ambassador to Turkey (2011–2014), United States Ambassador to Egypt (2005–2008), United States Ambassador to the Philippines (2002–2005)
- Douglas Silliman – United States Ambassador to Iraq (2016–2019), United States Ambassador to Kuwait (2014–2016)
- Krishna R. Urs – United States Ambassador to Peru (2017–2020)
- Earl Anthony Wayne – United States Ambassador to Mexico (2011–2015), United States Ambassador to Argentina (2007–2009), Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs (2000–2006)
- Bruce Wharton – Acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (2016–2017)
- James P. Zumwalt – United States Ambassador to Senegal (2015–2017)
References edit
- ^ a b "About Us". Washington International Diplomatic Academy. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Diplomacy Courses Online and In Person – Practical Professional Training". Washington International Diplomatic Academy. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ Kralev, Nicholas (2018-02-01). "Opinion | Diplomats Are Made, Not Born". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-26.