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The U.S.-Mexico partnership plays a vital role in North America's economic and social interconnectedness. As trade, investment, and migration continue to influence both nations, ongoing collaboration remains essential for shared growth and stability. This week, our #USMexico360

Applications are now open for the 2025 U.S. Congress – Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program! Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea National Assembly, this program is an opportunity for students and young professionals interested in

The future of global problem-solving relies on leaders at the crossroads of science & diplomacy. As part of our #DiplomacyRISE initiative, we hosted the 2025 National Academies Mirzayan Fellows for a full-day Diplomatic Skills Training—equipping early-career scientists with tools to lead

As Gov. Wes Moore uses baseball to build ties in Japan, we’re reminded of how #SportsDiplomacy fosters global connections. From our “Pacific Pitch” exhibition to leading the U.S. delegation of cultural performers & speakers at USA Pavilion • アメリカ館 for #Osaka2025, Meridian is

As the global energy landscape shifts, understanding U.S. innovation in natural gas is key to U.S. energy security. IVLP participants toured Range Resources in Canonsburgh, PA, exploring how U.S. leadership drives energy independence & responsible, tech-forward solutions.

Preserving cultural heritage strengthens global understanding. Through a partnership with National Museum of the American Indian, we hosted Guna leaders from Panama’s San Blas Islands for a knowledge exchange on caring for Guna cultural objects—bridging Indigenous expertise and museum practice. Learn

Youth leadership, entrepreneurship, and community service are essential drivers of global resilience. This week, we welcomed 73 young changemakers from 24 countries through the Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (#PAYLP). Over the coming weeks, participants will strengthen

How do countries build energy sectors that are resilient and future-ready? Through a IVLP exchange, Egyptian energy leaders explored U.S. innovations in power, storage & grid resilience—advancing global cooperation in a vital sector. Learn more: meridian.org/project/develo…

From jet engines to deep space missions, IVLP alumna Samridhi Shoor is advancing critical tech. As Director of Aegion, she’s developing high-performance alloys key to the U.S.-India defense partnership—work inspired by her 2024 #IVLP experience. More:

From soulful jazz to classical piano, American artists at USA Pavilion • アメリカ館 are captivating global audiences at #Expo2025 Osaka. Led by Meridian, this cultural delegation is showcasing the depth of U.S. culture—building bridges through music and storytelling. Learn more:

As global stories grow more complex, the tools to tell them must evolve. A group of IVLP Peruvian journalists met with Dr. Richard Pineda at UTEP’s Sam Donaldson Center to explore emerging digital publishing methods that strengthen cross-border reporting and elevate

As space becomes a domain of diplomacy & defense, exchanges remain key to U.S. innovation. Through IVLP, Peruvian leaders met with U.S. experts to explore satellite tech, spaceport infrastructure & R&D—strengthening ties in the space sector. Read more:

As transnational crime grows more complex, prosecutors are key to protecting justice and institutional integrity. With IVLP, Meridian hosted Polish legal experts across DC, Boise & Miami to explore U.S. approaches to judicial transparency, prosecutorial reform & global

We’re a force multiplier for American diplomacy. By bridging sectors—from the boardroom to the embassy to the classroom—we amplify U.S. global engagement and fuel cross-border collaboration. Together, we’re shaping the next era of diplomacy. Get the latest in our LinkedIn

Cultural diplomacy is shaping #Expo2025. During a recent visit to the USA Pavilion • アメリカ館, Ambassador George Glass (George E Glass) saw firsthand how a Meridian-led delegation of American artists and speakers are using culture to strengthen U.S.-Japan ties and foster international

Space is the next frontier for diplomacy. As U.S.-India ties deepen in tech and innovation, IVLP alum Rohan Ganapathy’s Bellatrix Aerospace expansion into the U.S. shows how exchange programs fuel strategic cooperation and global breakthroughs. More: spanmag.state.gov/powering-the-f… PC:

Did you know Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair & Anwar Sadat were alumni of Meridian-led U.S. exchange programs? Through IVLP, they built relationships that shaped global diplomacy. These people-to-people ties remain a powerful force in foreign policy. More via The Conversation U.S.:

Coordinated attacks target both physical and digital systems, demanding unified response strategies. Through IVLP, Indian cybersecurity and emergency officials visited King County Emergency Management to explore U.S. approaches to hybrid threats and interagency

While global rivals invest in influence, America invests in people. Exchanges are the quiet force behind U.S. diplomacy—rooted in empathy, not transactions. Read more in The Conversation U.S.: theconversation.com/the-hidden-pow… #ExchangesMatter #ExchangeAtMeridian

During the Cold War, U.S. diplomats turned to jazz to counter Soviet influence. Musicians like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington became cultural envoys, offering the world a different view of America. Today, that same quiet power drives exchanges. Read more from The Conversation U.S.: