Meridian Exchanges

Across the country, American communities are gaining new insights and inspiration from the Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (#PAYLP) participants. From volunteering with local nonprofits in Kansas City to learning about disaster response in Louisville, participants are…

As international tourism grows, police departments are evolving to better serve global visitors. In Orlando, FL, our @StateIVLP group met with the Orlando Police Department’s Portuguese-Speaking Citizens Police Academy to examine how multilingual engagement strategies help build…

Cultural diplomacy was front and center at the @USA_Pavilion_ for Expo 2025 Osaka. Meridian-led delegations of performers and U.S. leaders explored how culture and innovation connect nations alongside the U.S. Presidential Delegation and performances by the Carolina Jazz…

The future of diplomacy is shaped by today's youth. Our new cohort of #PAYLP participants are diving into American democracy, innovation, and public service while forming meaningful connections that promote mutual understanding and global collaboration. #PAYLP2025…

Cyber threats are getting smarter. So are the people fighting them. Through @StateIVLP, a delegation from the R.O.K. explored how U.S. experts across tech, law enforcement & academia are teaming up to combat digital crime & protect innovation. Read more here:…

As global markets shift, Türkiye is emerging as a key hub for business and innovation. In partnership with @yeewdc, we led a 15-member 360 Leadership delegation to Istanbul and Ankara for high-level meetings and cultural exchange, exploring Türkiye’s evolving economy and…

Meridian is strengthening its global impact with the expansion of its senior leadership team. We’re proud to welcome Kellee Wicker as VP for Technology, Innovation, and Space, and Jim Golsen as VP of the Center for Corporate Diplomacy. We also celebrate the promotions of Natalie…

2025 Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellow, Isha Mankar, reflects on how early exposure to diplomacy and career-building opportunities can open doors to the U.S. Foreign Service. @UCCoxFoundation #OpenDiplomacy #ExchangeAtMeridian

Energy independence requires collaboration, innovation, & shared policy insight. Through @StateIVLP, we welcomed French leaders to explore how U.S. innovation & public-private partnerships advance energy security. Learn more: meridian.org/project/u-s-en… #ExchangeAtMeridian…

How do cities prepare for the unexpected? Through @StateIVLP, Brazilian experts explored U.S. approaches to disaster response. From live flood ops in Louisville to recovery planning in New Orleans, participants gained insights on coordination, communication, and preparedness.…

The future of U.S. diplomacy depends on agile, well-prepared leaders. Our 2025 #DiplomacyRISE Networking Reception brought Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellows together with diplomats and global affairs experts to build lasting connections and opportunities into the Foreign…

From the NBA Finals to the world stage at #Expo2025, violinist @KyleDillingham is using music to power cultural diplomacy. He’ll return to the @USA_Pavilion_ for National Day on July 19. Watch his @koconews anthem reflection: youtu.be/TBUyJ9ipxhE?si… #CulturalDiplomacy #Expo2025…

At Expo 2025 Osaka, Meridian’s performers at the @USA_Pavilion_ are sharing the sounds and stories of the U.S., building trust and strengthening global ties through cultural diplomacy. Learn more about Expo 2025: meridian.org/expo2025/ PC: @USA_Pavilion_ #CulturalDiplomacy…

Academic partnerships go beyond student exchanges, they’re strategic tools for innovation and diplomacy. Through a recent @StateIVLP, higher ed leaders from Southern Italy met with U.S. universities to explore new models of collaboration. Read more here: meridian.org/project/u-s-hi……

U.S. cultural exchanges aren’t just about goodwill, they’re a strategic investment in national security. By building ties with emerging global leaders, they strengthen trust and counter rising threats. @ConversationUS explores how these programs shape global views of America.…

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 @ConversationUS:…

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 @ConversationUS: theconversation.com/the-hidden-pow… #ExchangesMatter #ExchangeAtMeridian

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

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

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