This is Diplomatica’s signature longform journalism: immersive stories uncovering the forgotten histories, political symbolism, and global intersections behind diplomatic buildings, residences, and properties. These richly reported narratives examine the physical spaces where diplomacy is staged—and how they reflect the ambitions, contradictions, and cultural diplomacy of the nations they represent.
Official communications, curated for context. Embassy Dispatches is a dedicated channel for cultural events, ambassadorial appointments, press releases, and public statements from the diplomatic corps and cultural institutions. Every item is clearly marked as external content and selected for relevance, timeliness, and public interest. For missions, it’s a streamlined publishing service. For readers, it’s a window into diplomatic public life.
What matters now in global arts, letters, and soft power. Culture Briefings offer concise, curated insight into the cultural forces shaping diplomacy today—from new exhibitions and literary prizes to policy-shaping film, architecture, and memory. These posts move quickly but thoughtfully, offering readers an editorial voice grounded in global context.
Where diplomacy meets the public—worldwide. A curated, city-spanning guide to public events hosted by embassies, consulates, and cultural institutions—from national day celebrations and film premieres to exhibitions, panel discussions, and diplomatic open houses. The Embassy Calendar connects global readers to the cultural and civic life of diplomacy, in Washington and far beyond.
A diplomatic bookshelf, curated by embassies and cultural centers. Great Reads features literary selections—fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry, and children’s books—recommended by embassies and cultural institutions around the world. Each title offers insight into the cultures, histories, and voices of the countries they represent. These recommendations reflect the public diplomacy priorities and literary traditions of diplomatic missions, not personal endorsements by Diplomatica. Purchases through our partners help support Diplomatica’s independent journalism and programming.