Involving nearly every government agency and encompassing collaboration at the federal, state, and local levels, the United States-Mexico bilateral relationship is one of the most complex global partnerships. This makes the stewardship of the relationship complicated and challenging, requiring skillful diplomacy within our countries and across the shared border.

In recognition of the upcoming bicentennial anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico, the Mexico Institute hosted a discussion with former US and Mexican ambassadors on their experiences in the practice of diplomacy and their applicability for the future of the bilateral relationship.