This program will deepen institutional ties between the U.S. and Armenian judicial systems, facilitating the exchange of best practices in areas of mutual legal assistance, extradition, and the prosecution of complex transitional cases. For Armenian judges, the experience will provide valuable insights into the U.S. judiciary’s approaches to managing cross-border evidence and ensuring judicial independence in high-stakes cases.
Rule of Law - Combatting International Organized Crime
This program will examine how the U.S. government at the federal and local levels work to secure its borders and combat illicit trafficking of persons, arms, and drugs, with particular emphasis on the global trade of synthetic opioids. Participants will also examine the broad range of policies, such as operational strategies, and federal, state, and local government and private-sector institutions working to combat transnational crime and guarantee the integrity of cross-border commerce and travel. A critical component of this effort is the prosecution of criminal actors through robust legal frameworks and judicial cooperation. Strengthening investigative and prosecutorial capacities is therefore essential to a comprehensive strategy against transnational crime. Candidates will include policy makers, law enforcement, prosecutors, investigators, and border security personnel. This program will have seven participants- one facilitator and two delegates from Serbia, two delegations from Kosovo, and two delegates from North Macedonia.
The Sister City Partnership and Development Program is designed to cultivate long-term collaboration between Ukrainian cities and American communities with the goals of enhancing trade, economic development, infrastructure, and regional security. The program will help Ukrainian cities improve their export capabilities, diversify supply chains, and bolster economic resilience. Furthermore, it will strengthen ties between the United States and the EU, promoting free-market principles and regional stability. Ensuring Ukraine prioritizes partnerships with the United States strengthens America's global leadership, directly engages Members of Congress, enhances America’s influence in the region, and projects strength abroad. City diplomacy centers on fostering good relations with international actors through collaboration, cooperation, cultural ties, civic exchanges, and demonstrations of goodwill while promoting trade and policies that promote shared goals and economic growth.
The Sister City Partnership and Development Program is designed to cultivate long-term collaboration between Ukrainian cities and American communities with the goals of enhancing trade, economic development, infrastructure, and regional security. The program will help Ukrainian cities improve their export capabilities, diversify supply chains, and bolster economic resilience. Furthermore, it will strengthen ties between the United States and the EU, promoting free-market principles and regional stability. Ensuring Ukraine prioritizes partnerships with the United States strengthens America's global leadership, directly engages Members of Congress, enhances America’s influence in the region, and projects strength abroad. City diplomacy centers on fostering good relations with international actors through collaboration, cooperation, cultural ties, civic exchanges, and demonstrations of goodwill while promoting trade and policies that promote shared goals and economic growth.
A program focused on the agricultural sector to develop or reinforce nascent agricultural cooperation in the agricultural sectors where Central Asian farmers seek U.S. technologies and techniques, thereby creating new opportunities to connect Central Asian producers with U.S. suppliers and experts. This program will have five participants- one facilitator and one delegate from the following Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan
Local Legislators will meet with U.S. federal, state, and local legislators. This experience will allow local leaders to gain firsthand insights into American local governance, citizen engagement, public accountability, and transparent democratic practices. The participants will obtain practical knowledge and ideas they can adapt and implement to promote positive change and strengthen local governance in their home communities.
The Sister City Partnership and Development Program is designed to cultivate long-term collaboration between Ukrainian cities and American communities with the goals of enhancing trade, economic development, infrastructure, and regional security. The program will help Ukrainian cities improve their export capabilities, diversify supply chains, and bolster economic resilience. Furthermore, it will strengthen ties between the United States and the EU, promoting free-market principles and regional stability. Ensuring Ukraine prioritizes partnerships with the United States strengthens America's global leadership, directly engages Members of Congress, enhances America’s influence in the region, and projects strength abroad. City diplomacy centers on fostering good relations with international actors through collaboration, cooperation, cultural ties, civic exchanges, and demonstrations of goodwill while promoting trade and policies that promote shared goals and economic growth.
The Sister City Partnership and Development Program is designed to cultivate long-term collaboration between Ukrainian cities and American communities with the goals of enhancing trade, economic development, infrastructure, and regional security. The program will help Ukrainian cities improve their export capabilities, diversify supply chains, and bolster economic resilience. Furthermore, it will strengthen ties between the United States and the EU, promoting free-market principles and regional stability. Ensuring Ukraine prioritizes partnerships with the United States strengthens America's global leadership, directly engages Members of Congress, enhances America’s influence in the region, and projects strength abroad. City diplomacy centers on fostering good relations with international actors through collaboration, cooperation, cultural ties, civic exchanges, and demonstrations of goodwill while promoting trade and policies that promote shared goals and economic growth.
This program supports Ukrainian public officials and community leaders in learning strategies for veteran re-integration into the community and preparing the community to effectively interact with veterans.
The Business Development Program brings business leaders from around the world to Washington, D.C. and American communities, connecting them with members of Congress and their constituents. As leaders within their communities, these entrepreneurs and executives play a key role in fostering trade, investment, and collaboration with American businesses. Through direct engagement, Congress can connect foreign partners with local industries and entrepreneurs in their districts and reinforce the United States as a destination for investment and economic opportunity.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between the legislatures.
This program will allow the MPs to understand legislative oversight, policy development, congressional outreach, and party structures. The program should cover how checks and balances work between the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches on the federal and state levels. It should also cover how the structure and operations of federal and state legislatures work.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between the legislatures.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between the legislatures.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between the legislatures.
The Sister City Partnership and Development Program is designed to cultivate long-term collaboration between Ukrainian cities and American communities with the goals of enhancing trade, economic development, infrastructure, and regional security. The program will help Ukrainian cities improve their export capabilities, diversify supply chains, and bolster economic resilience. Furthermore, it will strengthen ties between the United States and the EU, promoting free-market principles and regional stability. Ensuring Ukraine prioritizes partnerships with the United States strengthens America's global leadership, directly engages Members of Congress, enhances America’s influence in the region, and projects strength abroad. City diplomacy centers on fostering good relations with international actors through collaboration, cooperation, cultural ties, civic exchanges, and demonstrations of goodwill while promoting trade and policies that promote shared goals and economic growth.
The Law of Georgia on Advocates outlines principles such as legitimacy, freedom and independence, non-discrimination, and client protection and is regulated by the Georgian Bar Association. This delegation of young legal professionals will engage with American counterparts to explore legal processes, court systems, and best legal practices to ensure equality for all under the law. By advancing the rule of law abroad, the U.S. reinforces its commitment to justice, democratic governance, and robust trade arrangements. Potential nominees include attorneys from local bar associations, staff attorneys at legal aid centers, and legal fellows working in legislative or constitutional law.
This program will provide an overview of the U.S. Judicial system with a focus on the role of the prosecutor, sharing best practices and tools used by both federal and local prosecutors. Meetings should include the local U.S. Attorney’s office, as well as local or regional prosecutors.
This program will provide an overview of the U.S. Judicial system with a focus on the role of the prosecutor, sharing best practices and tools used by both federal and local prosecutors. Meetings should include the local U.S. Attorney’s office, as well as local or regional prosecutors.
This program is a partnership with the Rumsfeld Foundation, which brings together leaders from Central Asia, Mongolia, the Caucuses, and Afghanistan (CAMCA) to exchange experiences with their U.S. counterparts, forge enduring connections, and foster stronger relations between the U.S. and the CAMCA region.
This program is a partnership with the Rumsfeld Foundation, which brings together leaders from Central Asia, Mongolia, the Caucuses, and Afghanistan (CAMCA) to exchange experiences with their U.S. counterparts, forge enduring connections, and foster stronger relations between the U.S. and the CAMCA region.
Parliamentary staffers will benefit from observing first-hand how U.S. legislative staffers and committees manage draft bills, assess the effectiveness of legislation, provide oversight of budget processes, and engage stakeholders such as constituents. They will also benefit from learning about the mechanisms used in the U.S. for strengthening the capabilities of civil servants, including training, mentorship, and connections with subject matter experts.
Parliamentary staffers will benefit from observing first-hand how U.S. legislative staffers and committees manage draft bills, assess the effectiveness of legislation, provide oversight of budget processes, and engage stakeholders such as constituents. They will also benefit from learning about the mechanisms used in the U.S. for strengthening the capabilities of civil servants, including training, mentorship, and connections with subject matter experts.
Parliamentary staffs will benefit from observing first-hand how U.S. legislative staffers and committees manage draft bills, assess the effectiveness of legislation, provide oversight of budget processes, and engage stakeholders such as constituents. They will also benefit from learning about the mechanisms used in the U.S. for strengthening the capabilities of civil servants, including training, mentorship, and connections with subject matter experts.
By expanding U.S. economic influence and reducing Ukraine’s vulnerability to Chinese commercial pressure, this program is aimed at unlocking new markets for American businesses, deepening strategic partnerships, and advancing a strong and prosperous United States. This program will strengthen U.S.–Ukraine trade and investment ties by equipping Ukrainian business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to partner effectively with American companies. This program will contribute to economic growth and job creation for both countries by identifying commercial opportunities and promoting a healthier investment climate for U.S. businesses in Ukraine. One focus of the program will be on joint efforts in critical minerals—ensuring that U.S. companies play a leading role in securing, processing, and supplying essential resources needed for global industries. By aligning with the Ukrainian Reconstruction Fund in partnership with the U.S., the program will support infrastructure development, energy projects, and industrial modernization, creating a robust platform for U.S. companies to invest in Ukraine’s recovery and future growth.
This program will bring national sports executives and administrators from Azerbaijan to the United States for exchange on best practices in sports governance, community engagement, event management, and public-private partnerships. By connecting on the relationship between sports and economic and social development, participants will gain knowledge to expand youth development opportunities, improve organizational capacity, and build strong partnerships between American and Azerbaijani sports.
This program is a partnership with the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and their Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Rising Leaders Fellowship. The program brings emerging leaders from ASEAN member countries and its Secretariat to the United States for leadership development and valuable exchange with Americans on shared policy issues in hopes of deepening the U.S.-ASEAN relationship.
This program is a partnership with the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and their Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Rising Leaders Fellowship. The program brings emerging leaders from ASEAN member countries and its Secretariat to the United States for leadership development and valuable exchange with Americans on shared policy issues in hopes of deepening the U.S.-ASEAN relationship.
This program is a partnership with the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and their Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Rising Leaders Fellowship. The program brings emerging leaders from ASEAN member countries and its Secretariat to the United States for leadership development and valuable exchange with Americans on shared policy issues in hopes of deepening the U.S.-ASEAN relationship.
This program will allow the MPs to understand legislative oversight, policy development, congressional outreach, and party structures. The program should cover how checks and balances work between the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches on the federal and state levels. It should also cover how the structure and operations of federal and state legislatures work.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between the legislatures.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between the legislatures.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between the legislatures.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between the legislatures.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between the legislatures.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between the legislatures.
This program will provide parliamentarians with an opportunity to engage with federal and state legislatures and explore the structure, function, and practices of the American legislative process. Through meetings with legislators and legislative staff, participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how state laws are drafted and adopted in the United States. This program will allow the members of parliament to build connections with their counterparts, strengthening ties between U.S. and Serbian legislatures.
This program examines the U.S. commitment to the promotion of transparency, ethics, and judicial independence in a democracy. Meetings and site visits will highlight the judiciary’s role in preserving democratic practices such as due process, trial by jury, the right to representation and a fair trial, the role of the public defender, the appeals process, judicial appointments/elections, and governmental accountability. Participants will learn about federal and state judicial systems under the U.S. model of federalism.
Rule of Law - Development of Legal/Judicial Profession
The Law of Georgia on Advocates outlines principles such as legitimacy, freedom and independence, non-discrimination, and client protection and is regulated by the Georgian Bar Association. This delegation of legal professionals will engage with American counterparts to explore legal processes, court systems, and best legal practices to ensure equality for all under the law. By advancing the rule of law abroad, the U.S. reinforces its commitment to justice, democratic governance, and robust trade arrangements. Potential nominees include attorneys from local bar associations, staff attorneys at legal aid centers, and legal fellows working in legislative or constitutional law.
