— International Diplomacy —

The International Diplomacy track will encourage collaboration among U.S. Exchange Alumni who would like to solve challenging problems across cultural, political, and national boundaries.

Part 1: Introduction (8 min)

• Introduce yourself: full name, professional occupation, U.S. Exchange Program, etc.

• Short description of your country: history, culture, language, religion, geography, etc.

Part 2: Context (6 min)

• What major event happened in your country or geographic region over the past several years?

• What impact or significance did this event have within your country or local community?

Part 3: Challenges (8 min)

• What challenging problem do you want to solve within your geographic region?

• Why is regional collaboration required to successfully address this issue?

Part 4: Geopolitics (8 min)

• What is the national interest of your country within an era of geopolitical competition?

• What are the structural barriers blocking collaboration within your geographic region?

Part 5: Collaboration (8 min)

• What compromises are you willing to make to strengthen regional collaboration?

• What compromises are you unwilling to make to strengthen regional collaboration?

Part 6: Vision (8 Min)

• What is your optimistic vision for the future of your country or geographic region?

• What opportunities for regional collaboration do you envision over the next several years?

Part 7: Reflections (6 Min)

• What did you learn about the values, beliefs, and life experiences of your conversation partner?

• What similarities or differences did you notice with your conversation partner?

Part 8: Discussion (8 min)

• How should U.S. Exchange Alumni navigate a world order defined by rising nationalism?

Total Duration: 60 Minutes