Past Events

April 15, 2026

Kosovo - Security Program

Cybersecurity

This program will help Kosovo build its capacity to withstand cybersecurity threats from malign actors and promotes a more stable digital ecosystem for U.S. firms operating in the country. Participants will explore ongoing U.S. initiatives increasing cybersecurity coordination between governmental agencies and the private sector. Participants will focus on how to develop a strong cybersecurity framework, learning about the roles and best practices of each sector. A key focus will be highlighting effective public-private partnerships, helping Kosovo develop synergies among the private and public sectors and to help set the conditions for greater opportunities for U.S. cybersecurity firms to provide services in the country.

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April 15, 2026

North Macedonia - Legislative Program

Legislative Innovation and Democratic Governance

This program will target North Macedonia's legal experts who play a critical role in shaping national legislation. These participants, drawn from legal institutes, research bodies, and parliamentary advisory roles, are deeply engaged in drafting and analyzing laws that underpin their countries’ governance systems. Through this program, they will explore U.S. legislative processes, federal-state dynamics, and citizen engagement models while sharing comparative perspectives on rule of law, regulatory reform, and institutional transparency.

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April 6, 2026

Kazakhstan - Legislative Program

Members of Parliament

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.

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April 6, 2026

Turkmenistan - Legislative Program

Members of Parliament

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.

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March 23, 2026

Lithuania - Legislative Program

Members of Parliament

The Legislative Program connects Members of Congress with their legislative counterparts from Lithuania fostering direct engagement between these parties on governance and policymaking. Through meetings and discussions in Washington, D.C. and in a host community in the United States, American Legislators will gain firsthand insights into the political landscape of Lithuania. Lithuania held Parliamentary elections in 2024 resulting in a change of government. Enhancing national security, including increasing defense spending as a portion of GDP to above 5 percent by 2026 is one of the Lithuanian government's top priorities.

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