Redefining the role of diplomacy is the what.
Meeting the demands of a changing world is the why.
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About The Diplomat’s Cabinet
Policy is often lost in jargon and in information vacuums. As reported by Reuters in 2025, the UN Secretary General’s own reform taskforce revealed that the organisation produces over 1,000 reports a year, yet most go unread.
The Diplomat’s Cabinet is a next-generation media startup at the intersection of global communications, policy and the future of global affairs. We know that what matters isn’t volume, it’s story, and that producing information is not the same as communicating with impact, let alone influencing an audience.
We aim to portray global affairs (i.e. geopolitics, gender, climate, security, defence, tech) through narrative diplomacy, bridging stories and institutions, policy‑makers and the public.
Rooted in innovation, trust and credibility, we make political conversations and communications work for the people shaping the world.
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The newsletter has evolved into a successful industry publication with an all-time average open rate of ≈68%. Each 10-min read includes policy perspectives, personal reflections, interviews, resources and career opportunities for diplomats at heart.
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Now also in your ears
We could have just any conversation on global affairs, but we aim to make ours count. Each podcast episode features a top expert and zeroes in on a niche theme in less than 30 min.
From NATO to gender, sanctions to soft power, The Diplomat’s Cabinet Podcast strips foreign affairs down to what matters. And shows why you should care, too.
Meet the founder
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Maria Luísa Moreira