Meridian International Center

Meridian designs programs in space, AI, economic competitiveness, and strategic networks, partnering with U.S. agencies and experts.

Meridian’s Global Dialogue Series explores policy challenges through intimate conversations with diverse stakeholders.

Meridian partners with the U.S. Department of State to implement the International Visitor Leadership Program.

On September 9, 2026, Meridian will analyze how conflicts and disruptions affect global food production and affordability.

Meridian’s Insights series connects diplomats and leaders for candid discussions on U.S. priorities and international engagement.

On September 17, 2026, Meridian will host a private discussion on Middle East geopolitics, featuring Ambassador Dennis Ross.

Meridian’s 15th annual Summit on October 16, 2026, will convene global business and policy leaders in Washington, D.C.

On October 1, 2026, Meridian will host a briefing with Netherlands Minister Heleen Herbert on transatlantic economic relations.

The Global Communications & Journalism Intern supports Meridian’s content creation for social, digital, and print platforms.

Meridian’s intern program offers students exposure to diplomacy, international relations, and nonprofit operations.

Ambassador Stuart Holliday led Meridian International Center from 2006 to 2025, advancing global security and diplomacy.

Meridian’s Board of Trustees includes experts from business, government, and other sectors, guiding strategy and governance.

Carlos Gutierrez served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce (2005–2009) and now chairs Albright Stonebridge Group.

Drew Maloney leads the Edison Electric Institute, representing U.S. investor-owned electric companies nationwide.

Meridian House, designed by John Russell Pope, was praised as a masterpiece in 1929.

Meridian’s campus includes two historic buildings, Meridian House and White-Meyer House, designed by John Russell Pope.

Companies influence global dynamics through supply chains, investments, and environmental policies.

Meridian connects leaders across sectors to address global challenges through collaboration and diplomacy.

Meridian International Center is a nonpartisan diplomacy organization founded in 1960 to foster collaboration between the United States and the world.