🇺🇸🇹🇷🇦🇿✨ We are honored to have successfully hosted the special documentary screening and book presentation of “Speaking Colors: Ibrahim Safi” in Washington, D.C., organized jointly by ATA-DC and Cultural Diplomacy and Development Foundation.American Turkish Association of Washington DC – ATADC Cultural Diplomacy and Development FoundationSpecial thanks to Sevtap Kanoglu Schreffler, Zaur Bayramlı, Jale Jafarova, and […]
Abstract The rapid and consecutive launch of artificial intelligence applications over the past 3 years has led digital diplomacy scholars to envision the future of artificial intelligence–driven diplomacy. This article argues that while such visions are enthralling, they are also highly speculative. To better examine how artificial intelligence may impact diplomacy, this article employs an
Event Program “Speaking Colors: Ibrahim Safi” Documentary Screening and Book Presentation Date: May 20, 2026Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVenue: Washington, D.C.Organized by: ATA-DC and Cultural Diplomacy and Development Foundation ⸻ 6:00 PM – 6:20 PM | Registration and Welcome Reception Guest registration, light refreshments, and networking. 6:20 PM – 6:30 PM | Welcome Remarks
In Washington, peace is often spoken of in moral terms-an aspiration to be pursued when conditions allow. But in today’s fractured world, peace is not a luxury. It is a strategic imperative. From Eastern Europe to the Middle East, and across the South Caucasus and Central Asia, instability is reshaping global trade, energy security, and
I am deeply honored to receive the Peace Ambassador Award. Yet this recognition is not merely a moment of pride—it is a reminder of responsibility. Peace is not simply the absence of conflict; it is the presence of understanding, dialogue, and human connection. In an increasingly divided world, cultural diplomacy offers a powerful path forward.
On March 6, 2026, the Cultural Diplomacy and Development Foundation (CDDF) proudly kicked off its third major event, “Fostering Cultural Bridges: Women and the Art of Diplomacy,” organized in partnership with the U.S.–Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC) in Washington, D.C. The event brought together over 75 diplomats, international experts, academics, policymakers, artists, and members of
Due to capacity limitations, registration for this event is now closed. We invite you to a distinguished event devoted to women’s voices and their role in fostering cultural bridges through art and dialogue. This gathering will bring together diplomats, cultural leaders, academics, and members of civil society to explore how cultural expression serves as a
Washington, D.C. – The American University Katzen Arts Center hosted “The Silk Soul of Azerbaijan” on October 16, an exhibition dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the restoration of Azerbaijan’s independence. Organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and the Azerbaijan National Carpet
Conversation with Dr. Paul Michael Taylor, Curator, Researcher, and Program Director · Smithsonian Institution When we think of “cultural preservation,” we’re often talking about the preservation of historic artifacts, artworks, and past and contemporary built forms such as historic architecture and archeological sites. Each of these areas requiring preservation faces challenges worldwide, but specific concerns
