by Mark Overmann | Nov 4, 2022 | Alliance Commentary
By Mark Overmann Speaking at the Alliance Annual Conference in October, Scott Weinhold, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), gave us a strong clue as to where ECA’s focus will be in the...
by Mark Overmann | Nov 3, 2022 | Alliance Commentary
PDAS Weinhold drew attention to the Biden Administration’s recently-released National Security Strategy. This strategy, he noted, will act as “a guiding document for ECA priorities.” The strategy is broad ranging, touching on an array of U.S. foreign policy and “national power” elements, from diplomacy to defense, development to intelligence. There are three key elements of the strategy that jump out as most related to, and most important for the growth of, international exchange programs.
by Alliance Staff | Sep 15, 2022 | Alliance Commentary
The Alliance for International Exchange has named Mark Overmann as its new Executive Director. He will begin his tenure on October 3. Overmann rejoins the Alliance, where he served as Deputy Director, and as Assistant Director/Senior Policy Specialist. The Alliance,...
by Alliance Staff | Sep 15, 2022 | Alliance Commentary
The Alliance for International Exchange has named Mark Overmann as its new Executive Director. He will begin his tenure on October 3. Overmann rejoins the Alliance, where he served as Deputy Director, and as Assistant Director/Senior Policy Specialist. The Alliance,...
by Alliance Staff | Aug 26, 2022 | Alliance Commentary
“The Alliance is very grateful to Ilir Zherka for his leadership during a uniquely challenging time for the Alliance and the broader exchange community,” said Jennifer Clinton, Chair of the Alliance Board of Directors. Since Zherka joined the Alliance, the community...
by Alliance Staff | Feb 24, 2022 | Alliance Commentary
The Alliance for International Exchange is deeply saddened by the violence in Ukraine today, and we are very concerned about the impact on the Ukrainian people and others in the region from the outbreak of war. For many years, Alliance members have supported...
