Good morning, Meridian readers! It’s Sunday, so it’s time to round out the week with a big dose of diplomatic news. Keep on reading for a recap of the latest updates. US-Asia Education Exchange: The Impact of Public  Diplomacy Publication: The Diplomat | By Mercy A. Kuo It’s still Asian-Pacific American Heritage month, and this piece dives into the importance of international exchange between the U.S. and Asia. The Pacific Rim of Asia is a region that touches roughly 90 percent of the global trade — and is home to five treaty allies of the United States. There is a...

Well well well, you made it to Sunday. It seems that everyone in the world had a hell of a week, so make sure you carve out some time for yourself today. Hey, maybe this is the time you carved out — we’re so honored that you wanted to spend it with us. Alright, we’ll stop rambling. Let’s get to the good stuff. Here are the top takeaways from the current diplomatic news cycle: An Asian Pacific American Heritage Month reading list Publication: NBC | By  Frances Kai-Hwa Wang May has officially begun, (hope you remembered to say rabbit...

Senator Richard Lugar personified an era when US senators such as “Scoop” Jackson, Howard Baker and Pat Moynihan worked across party lines and were true global statesmen. Lugar had been an effective mayor of Indianapolis, and brought a practical approach to everything he did — including foreign policy. His goal was always to figure out what was in America’s national interests, not his own or his political party. Through his work in Central America, Asia, Europe and his nuclear proliferation initiative with Senator Sam Nunn, he worked tirelessly for a more secure and prosperous world. Senator Lugar was a...

Happy weekend, Meridian Readers! We know it’s tempting to lay in bed on Sundays and completely ignore the outside world — but look at you! You’re here engaging with current events that involve the whole globe, and we’re proud of you for that. You deserve another cup of joe. Without further ado, here are the top three takeaways from the international new cycle this week.  What I Would Tell My Younger Self… Advice from Entrepreneurs Publication: Global Policy | By Will Szabo “If I could just go back, knowing what I know now, I’d do everything different,” is something...