by Alliance Staff | Mar 20, 2015 | Barack Obama, Exchanges in the Media, Federal Register, Funding, Public Diplomacy, Study Abroad
Five former U.S. ambassadors to Germany believe that the decision to cut funding for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program (CBYX) by 50 per cent “runs contrary to U.S. interests”:
“At a time when our two countries need to work together more closely on numerous transatlantic and global issues, slashing this successful program is the wrong decision for German-American relations.”
by Alliance Staff | Mar 19, 2015 | Barack Obama, Federal Register, Public Diplomacy
In an interview with VICE, President Obama tackled the subject of ISIL and anti-terrorism by promoting ‘soft’ power initiatives:
“[We] can’t keep on thinking about counter terrorism and security as entirely separate from diplomacy, development, and education – all these things that are considered ‘soft,’ but in fact, are vital to our national security.”
by Alliance Staff | Jan 27, 2015 | Barack Obama, Exchanges in the Media, Federal Register, Public Diplomacy, Study Abroad, Visas
The U.S. government has clarified its regulations for American citizens traveling to Cuba, allowing for a more complete understanding of the effect of the new policy on international exchange opportunities. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and U.S. Department of Commerce published updated regulations on travel to Cuba, effective January 16, 2015, NAFSA reports.
by Alliance Staff | Jan 22, 2015 | Barack Obama, Exchanges in the Media, Federal Register, Public Diplomacy, Study Abroad
In his 2015 State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Obama spoke at length about the role of diplomacy in U.S. foreign policy. He emphasized the role of international diplomacy in addressing global challenges and enhancing U.S. leadership abroad:
“I believe in a smarter kind of American leadership. We lead best when we combine military power with strong diplomacy; when we leverage our power with coalition building…That’s exactly what we’re doing right now — and around the globe, it is making a difference.”
by Alliance Staff | Jan 16, 2015 | Barack Obama, Exchanges in the Media, Federal Register, Public Diplomacy, Study Abroad
Recent changes in U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba ease travel restrictions for American students and faculty, and open the door for nonacademic exchange programs and travel to Cuba, Inside Higher Ed reports. President Obama announced his administration’s new Cuba policy in December 2014, re-establishing diplomatic relations with the nation.
by Alliance Staff | Jan 8, 2015 | Barack Obama, Exchanges in the Media, Public Diplomacy, Study Abroad
The U.S. and Mexico reaffirmed their mutual commitment to increasing exchange opportunities for American and Mexican students this week. Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s visit to Washington, DC marked a continuation in recent Mexico-U.S. collaboration efforts on education.
