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Blind Date: United States and China

Posted by jswingle | February 16, 2012

By Daniel Drake, Communications
While millions of couples prepared for romantic Valentine’s Day dinners, Chinese and American diplomats got dressed up for a high-stakes date of their own, hoping to mend what has recently seemed a shaky relationship.
China’s vice-president, Xi Jinping, arrived in Washington on February 13, kicking off his week-long visit to the United States.

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- Countries: United States, China
- Regions: North America, East Asia
- Tags: China, United States, Xi Jinping
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Gay Rights as Human Rights

Posted by jswingle | February 14, 2012

By Matt Landers, Communications Intern
With Gov. Gregoire signing a bill on Monday allowing same-sex couples to marry, and with similar upcoming votes in Maryland and New Jersey, gay rights have been at the forefront of recent political discussions.

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- Issues: Foreign Policy, Diversity
- Regions: Global
- Tags: Human Rights, LGBT, Gay rights
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Boeing awarded NCIV Corporate Citizen of the Year and hosts Brazilian High School Students

Posted by comm | February 10, 2012

During the first weeks of January, the International Visitor Program hosted 10 Brazilian high school students as part of the Youth Ambassadors Program with Brazil (YAP).
This prestigious cultural exchange program aims to foster civic activism and hone participants’ sense of civic responsibility.

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- Countries: Brazil
- Issues: Leadership, Cultural Exchange, Globalization
- Programs: International Visitor Program
- Regions: Latin America
- Tags: International Visitor Leadership Program, National Council for International Visitors, Boeing
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Footage of our 60th Anniversary Celebration with President Carter Now Available

Posted by jswingle | February 09, 2012

On January 31, the World Affairs Council hosted our biggest event ever, featuring President Jimmy Carter speaking on “Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, and Building Hope.” Click here to view our footage of the event in full.

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- Issues: Global Health, Youth, Leadership, Politics, Security, Foreign Policy
- Programs: Community Programs
- Tags: Carter, World Citizen, World Educator
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GYLI High School Students Raise Awareness of Global Water Issues

Posted by Anonymous | February 08, 2012

By Daniel Adler, World Affairs Council Global Classroom intern.
As an intern serving the Global Classroom program of the World Affairs Council, I spend a lot of time communicating online with local high school students.

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- Issues: Global Leadership Series
- Programs: Global Classroom
- Tags: GYLI
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Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2012 Internships!

Posted by jswingle | February 08, 2012

If you have a passion for international affairs, this internship is for you!
The World Affairs Council is currently accepting applications for our Spring 2012 internship term. Applications are due no later than March 9, and may be emailed to Margaret Tyson, Operations and Membership Manager, at mtyson [at] world-affairs [dot] org (subject: Internship) .

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- Programs: Community Programs, Global Classroom, International Visitor Program
- Tags: Internship, Intern, Spring Internship
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Activists claim ACTA treaty threatens Internet freedom

Posted by jswingle | February 03, 2012

By Daniel Drake, World Affairs Council.
We don’t often see people get fired up about international treaties. But the Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement (ACTA) has enraged Internet users worldwide.

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- Issues: Trade, Foreign Policy, Media
- Regions: Global
- Tags: ACTA
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Travel with Iraqi and U.S. High School Students this Summer

Posted by Hayley Kanlyn | February 02, 2012

Now accepting applications from U.S. high school students for the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program 2012! Apply today--deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. EST on February 17th!
Learn more about this program and apply online at:
http://www.regonline.com/iylep-hsusstudent

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- Countries: Iraq
- Issues: Youth, Leadership, Cultural Exchange
- Programs: International Visitor Program
- Regions: Middle East
- Tags: Iraq, Youth Leadership
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Travel to Brazil this Summer on a High School Exchange Program--Deadline Extended Feb 29!

Posted by Hayley Kanlyn | February 02, 2012

Now accepting applications for the Brazil Youth Ambassador Reverse Exchange Program for U.S. High School Students!
The Youth Ambassadors Program with Brazil is a three week all expenses paid youth leadership exchange based in Brazil during summer 2012 for thirteen American teenagers ages 15-17 and one adult mentor.
For more information and to apply online, visit:
http://www.regonline.com/byap2012

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- Countries: Brazil
- Issues: Youth, Leadership, Cultural Exchange
- Regions: South America
- Tags: Youth, International Visitor Program, Youth Leadership, Brazil
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Reflections on the Taiwanese Election

Posted by jswingle | January 18, 2012

By Aaron C. Brown, Vice Chair of the Board.
On Jan. 14, 2012, incumbent Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou emerged victorious over Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen in his country's national election.
Having prevailed with only 51.6 percent of the vote, President Ma's re-election was a close one, but his win may prove crucial for maintaining Taiwan's moderate, pragmatic relationship with mainland China.

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- Countries: Taiwan, China
- Issues: Trade, Security, Foreign Policy, Cultural Exchange
- Regions: East Asia
- Tags: Taiwan
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