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Cover Story
Despite Election-Year Bashing,
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People of World Influence
Track II Diplomacy Practitioner
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Tug of War
As Islamic State Loses
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Can Schengen Be Saved?
Migrant Crisis, Terrorist Threats
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Power Play at the Pump
Drop in Oil Prices Fuels
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Spanning the Globe
World Affairs Council-DC:
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Diplomacy Verbatim
WPA Exposes Washingtonians
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Digital Diplomacy Forum
As America’s National Parks Turn 100,
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Book Review
Foreign Policy Scholar Writes
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Medical
Women’s Heart Attacks Are
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Diplomatic breakthroughs like the recent Iran nuclear deal don’t always emerge from formal government-to-government discussions. Sometimes, the foundation for diplomatic success is laid by people like Randa Slim, who work behind the scenes in a process called Track II diplomacy. 
As the Islamic State retreats from parts of Iraq and Syria, the group is looking to expand in other areas such as Libya, perpetuating a tug of war for territory and influence that shows no signs of abating any time soon. 
A raging migrant crisis and residual fears over terrorism are threatening to unravel the European Union’s passport-free travel area known as the Schengen zone — and with it the very fabric of the EU. 
Saudi Arabia and Iran are currently locked in a regional proxy war, buttressed by their respective oil reserves. Ties are likely to further deteriorate as global oil prices bottom out, Iran opens itself to the West and sectarian conflicts rage from Syria to Yemen. 
In addition to dozens of events each year featuring ambassadors and other top-level officials, WAC-DC spearheads a variety of education programs as part of its mission to involve as many citizens as possible in an exchange of ideas, knowledge and understanding of global issues. 
Over the last half century, Washington Performing Arts has welcomed scores of well-known and lesser-known international and local artists as part of its mission to offer Washingtonians a cultural window onto the world. 
To mark their 100th anniversary, America’s National Parks are turning to social media to connect with, entice and educate visitors on its vast natural, historical and cultural resources. 
“Making Foreign Policy Decisions” offers a bracing how-to guide for the next U.S. president. 
Heart attacks in women often have different causes and symptoms than those in men, and they’re deadlier, too. A scientific statement from the American Heart Association hopes to raise awareness about the key differences. 