“In investment, America must be presented as the facilitator, not the patron. In the realm of charity, as the partner and not the philanthropist. In business endeavors, as the courier of progress, and not the preachers of westernization.”

– Karim Nour, DDB Cairo

Business for Diplomatic Action is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to enlist the U.S. business community in actions that will bring America and the rest of the world ever closer through mutual understanding, shared respect, and progress toward global peace and prosperity.

Resentment and mistrust toward America has been building among too many peoples of the world over time, over many administrations, and will continue to grow unless we take specific actions to reach out to other cultures in ways specifically intended to counter the ongoing decline in our global reputation. These are issues American business can and should address with new initiatives in a sustained effort.

While Business for Diplomatic Action does not take sides on foreign policy issues, we believe the U.S. business community can be uniquely effective in countering negative economic, social and cultural influences.

This is the purpose of our organization. And we believe there is no time to lose.

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