GLX Programs: August 2025

The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by the World Affairs Council which is a member of Global Ties U.S.

Strengthening Border Security and Countering Coercive Migration: Ten security heads and criminal investigators from Latvia are coming to Seattle to explore law enforcement and policy approaches, best practices in interagency coordination, and techniques to track and counteract illegal trafficking.

Advocacy through Social Media: Eleven content creators, social media executives, and heads of NGOs from various Arabic-speaking countries are coming to Seattle to examine examine free speech on social media, discuss transition of media in the digital age, and explore the operations of digital media companies and industry-advancing technology.

Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists: Investigative Reporting: Eighteen journalists, media specialists, and academics from various countries in the Indo-Pacific are coming to Seattle to advance efforts to convey information, address information's impact on society, and responsible and innovative AI practices reporting solutions.

Strengthening National Identity through Cultural Heritage Protection: Four education heads, artistic and cultural directors, and art representatives from Montenegro are coming to Seattle to explore cultural heritage protection and preservation, community engagement and inclusive perspectives.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development: Four entrepreneurs and company heads from China are coming to Seattle to discuss factors that influence small business development, the impact of small businesses on global entrepreneurship, and trends in business concepts, financing, and management.