American Academy of Diplomacy

American Academy of Diplomacy. Forging a 21^st-Century Diplomatic Service for the United States through Professional Education and Training. Washington, DC: American Academy of Diplomacy, 2011. http://www.academyofdiplomacy.org/publications/Forging%20a%2021st%20Century%20Diplomatic%20Service%20-%20Full%20Content.pdf (accessed 19 July 2011).

This is a report by the American Academy of Diplomacy and the Stimson Center regarding the necessity for a renewed emphasis on the diplomatic side of U.S. foreign policy. According to the report, there is a marked underinvestment in diplomacy, and a disproportionate emphasis on military expenditures. This recommends three broad courses of action to address this deficiency, and advocates for increased training and education for diplomatic professionals.