Welcome to ADST
The Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST) captures, preserves, and shares the experiences of America’s diplomats. Explore the world’s largest collection of U.S. diplomatic oral histories and explore American foreign affairs through the voices of those who helped shape it.
What We’re Up To
Explore the latest from ADST, including new publications, podcasts, and stories.
Featured Publication: The Anthology
Explore our latest publication Representing America, an anthology of more than 300 stories–chosen by retired diplomat Robin Matthewman from the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training’s Foreign Affairs Oral History collection–opens a window into a century of U.S. diplomacy and the history of the places where these diplomats served.
NEW PODCAST
Coffee and Cables
Welcome to Coffee and Cables, where diplomacy meets storytelling. Here, we bring history to life through the voices of those who lived it. There are stories of real experiences from the world of foreign service, life abroad, and even the light hearted moments where diplomacy can be fun. From pivotal global moments to unexpected, behind-the-scenes stories, we are here to show you diplomacy in action.
FEATURED EVENT
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ADST-DACOR
On June 9th, 2026 we celebrated 30 years of the ADST-DACOR book program, the retirement of our amazing Margery Thompson who established and developed the program, and 40 years of ADST.
Support ADST
Your support helps ADST record new oral histories, preserve and maintain our collection, and share the experiences of America’s diplomats with diplomatic practitioners and the public. Help us continue this work for future generations.
Events and Highlights
ADST’s 40th anniversary and launch of the 77th volume in the ADST-DACOR Diplomats and Diplomacy Series FEB 10, 2026
History of U.S. Diplomacy: From Its Beginnings to Today Exhibit Opening at the Russell Rotunda APR 29, 2026
ADST at the AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C. MAY 7, 2026
Thank you to our Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors whose generous support helps ADST carry out its mission and work.
