- Last month, American Councils welcomed an esteemed group of six space policy and science leaders from the Republic of Korea as one of eight National Program Agencies of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). During their project, “Space Diplomacy and Regional Security,” the cohort traveled across the U.S. for eleven days to discuss best practices in strategic planning and policymaking for cooperative space projects. In Washington, DC, participants explored federal space… Read More
- Through funding from the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department, American Councils administered two weeks of programming for the Pacific Advancement for Diplomatic Leadership (PADL) Program, made up of a cohort of four diplomats from the Freely Associated States (Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau). This in-person component complements virtual synchronous training on cross-cultural communication and leadership… Read More
- Washington, D.C. - The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has awarded a cooperative agreement to American Councils and its consortium partners (the American Council of Young Political Leaders, the International City/County Management Association, University of Montana’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center) $4.2 million to manage the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YSEALI PFP). YSEALI PFP will offer 200… Read More
- American Councils hosted a successful silent auction and open house last week, raising more than $28,000, which will be used to provide scholarships to diligent students studying the culture and language of Taiwan. The 8th annual event, presented in partnership with the Taipei Economic Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. (TECRO), was hosted at AC headquarters in DC. Following this year's theme, A Taste of Taiwan, the evening included traditional food, drinks… Read More
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