The Cox Foundation has commissioned a number of reports and studies to analyze various aspects of the Foreign Service and the conduct of diplomacy, from personnel reforms to improving management systems and training.

The Cox Foundation has supported numerous past and current multimedia programs that aid in the efforts to inform the general public about the Foreign Service, including podcasts, interviews, and speaker series.

The Cox Foundation has worked on a variety of programs that aim to share the rich history and experiences of the Foreign Service and its officers.