Diplomatic skills and insight for new geopolitical risks
The private sector must rewire for a world where the geopolitical landscape is increasingly complex, and businesses and governments are inextricably linked.
Our Work
The Meridian Center for Corporate Diplomacy
The future of diplomacy depends on greater cooperation between the private sector, government and civil society.
Mission
Equipping business leaders for a diplomatic role
Companies have emerged as new, powerful diplomatic actors. Business is shaping how the world works through their decisions on supply chains and investments, innovations and stances on environmental and social issues.
However, the private sector needs support and resources to take on this new role successfully. Business leaders need deeper geopolitical insights, robust networks, diplomatic resources and a platform to bridge the gaps between business, government and diplomatic leaders.
Why corporate diplomacy matters
Three principles guide the Center
Companies are new diplomatic actors
Companies are now at the center of the most challenging issues of our time — climate change and the energy transition, disruptive technologies and global health emergencies.
Stronger companies, stronger nations
The strength of a country’s private sector is directly tied to its economic prosperity, security and standing in the world.
Programs and offerings
Global Business Briefings
Global Business Briefings connect members of the diplomatic community with the private sector by providing a platform for dialogue on key global issues — with Ambassadors, high-level U.S. government officials and industry leaders.
Programs and offerings
Meridian Huddles and the Global Dialogue Series
The Meridian Huddle provides a platform for participants and relevant thought leaders to convene and discuss critical issues, restricted to a small number of participants.
The Global Dialogue Series features “salon style,” off-the-record conversations — a small audience format that facilitates thoughtful conversation on central policy challenges.
Signature program
Corporate Diplomacy Global Leaders Program
Trade agreements, cyber vulnerability, hot and cold wars, and economic crises have all impacted the daily activities of businesses in every industry. The Corporate Diplomacy Global Leaders Program equips executives to navigate them with the diplomatic playbook.
Engage with the Center
Bring your company into the room
Curated convenings provide leaders with timely insights and exchange with Ambassadors, U.S. government officials and industry leaders.