The Academy for Cultural Diplomacy is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1999 in the USA, with offices in the USA and Berlin. Its goal is to promote the understanding and use of cultural diplomacy, as well as related fields such as global governance, international law, human rights, sustainable economies, and performing arts. The Academy focuses on research and education in areas such as intercultural relations, global governance, and international politics, sustainable economies, and international law and human rights, with the ultimate goal of fostering intercultural relations and promoting global peace.