Fostering Global Peace & Understanding Through Diplomacy of the Heart
Our mission is to promote peace and mutual understanding by connecting people across cultures through education,
dialogue, and collaborative partnerships.
Who we Are
The Baskerville Institute is a non-profit organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah, committed to advancing the principles of Diplomacy of the Heart—a people-centered approach to international engagement grounded in empathy, mutual respect, and authentic human connection. The Institute promotes trust through dialogue, respect for the dignity of difference, and meaningful cross-cultural engagement. Through research, education, and collaborative exchange, the Baskerville Institute fosters deeper understanding and cooperation across global divides.
Our Conference Partners
These partner institutions support the Baskerville Institute’s Diplomacy of the Heart initiative, working together to advance empathy, foster dialogue, and uphold the dignity of diverse perspectives
Diplomacy of the Heart
Core Pillars
Annual Conferences
Leadership Forums
Interfaith Dialogue
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Global Heartbeat magazine
As the official publication of the Diplomacy of the Heart Conferences, a program of the Baskerville Institute, the Global Heartbeat Magazine serves as a vital platform for sharing diverse perspectives on how diplomacy, informed by the heart, can shape a more compassionate and peaceful world. This magazine features the stories and insights from scholars, diplomats, and community leaders who are committed to fostering understanding across cultural, national, and ideological divides.
“The only difference between me and these people is the place of my birth, and that is not a big difference.”
Howard Baskerville