Congressional fellowships

US-Colombia Congressional Fellowship

The Atlantic Council’s US-Colombia Congressional Fellowship is a nonpartisan, non-residential fellowship program that brings together bipartisan US congressional staff from both the Senate and House of Representatives. Through discussions with key policymakers and leading experts from Colombia and the United States, the program fosters a deeper understanding of critical issues shaping the US-Colombia relationship and advancing shared interests.

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Eurasia Congressional Fellowship

The Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Congressional Fellowship Program aims to educate Congressional staff on current events in the Eurasia region and engage staff with the Council’s latest research. The program connects Congressional fellows with our larger community, which includes leading experts on Ukraine, Russia, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus.

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Congressional Cyber and Digital Policy Program

The Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative (CSI) offers the non-partisan Atlantic Council Congressional Cyber and Digital Policy Program to educate Congressional staff about key issues in cybersecurity and digital policy.  

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N7 Initiative Congressional Fellowship

The N7 Congressional Fellowship is a prestigious, nonpartisan, eight-month program for US Congressional staff, offering exclusive engagement with the Atlantic Council’s N7 network, senior leadership, and regional experts.

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Rio Bravo Congressional Fellowship

The Rio Bravo Congressional Fellowship is a non-partisan fellowship program that connects US Congressional staffers, Mexican legislators, and leading experts from the Atlantic Council and the US-Mexico Foundation on the bilateral relationship.

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Congressional testimony

Atlantic Council experts are frequently called upon to provide their testimony and insight before Senate and House committees on pressing issues facing the US and the world.

Testimony

Feb 21, 2025

Kimberly Donovan testifies to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission on the Axis of Autocracy

By Kimberly Donovan

On February 20, Economic Statecraft Initiative Director Kimberly Donovan testified to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission at a hearing titled, “An Axis of Autocracy? China’s Relations with Russia, Iran, and North Korea.”

China Economic Sanctions

Testimony

Feb 18, 2025

Matthew Kroenig testifies to the House Committee on Homeland Security on China’s strategic port investments in the Western Hemisphere 

On February 11, 2025, Atlantic Council Vice President and Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Senior Director Matthew Kroenig testified before the US House Committee on Homeland Security on China’s strategic port investments in the Western Hemisphere, drawing on recommendations from the Atlantic Council Strategy Paper titled A Strategy to Counter Malign Chinese and Russian […]

China Infrastructure Protection

Testimony

Jan 31, 2025

Melanie Hart testifies to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on China’s malign influence

By Melanie Hart

On January 30, Global China Hub Senior Director Melanie Hart testified to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at a hearing titled, “The malign influence of the People’s Republic of China at home and abroad: Recommendations for policy makers.” Below are her prepared remarks. Senator Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, distinguished members of the committee, thank you […]

China Economy & Business
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Congressional events

The Atlantic Council regularly invites Members of Congress and key staff to participate in its public discourse, which provides a unique, bipartisan platform to engage in pressing foreign policy discussions.

Congressional relations

Report Jul 18, 2018

Russia’s interference in the US judiciary

By Anders Åslund

Under President Vladimir Putin, lawlessness has taken over the Russian state, including its law enforcement branch. The US justice system needs to address this exploitation of the US judiciary for nefarious purposes and act decisively to safeguard US democratic institutions.
Congressional relations

Congressional Relations Sep 7, 2017

NAFTA and North American Energy: What Comes Next?

By Nicole M. Wadley

Special Remarks The Hon. Michael McCaulCongressman (R-TX 10th District)US House of Representatives A conversation with David L. GoldwynChairman of the Advisory Group, Global Energy Center; Nonresident Senior Energy Fellow, Adrienne Arsht Latin America CenterAtlantic Council Jeffrey J. SchottSenior FellowPeterson Institute for International Economics Chris DavyDirector, Office of Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of Energy ResourcesUS Department of […]
Congressional relations

Congressional Relations Sep 6, 2017

Launch: State Department Reform Report

By Foresight, Strategy, and Risks Initiative

Keynote Speaker The Honorable Ed RoyceChairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee A Conversation with Amb. Thomas PickeringVice PresidentHills and Company Amb. Chester CrockerJames R. Schlesinger Professor of Strategic StudiesGeorgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service Amb. David MillerBrent Scowcroft Senior FellowAtlantic Council Rand BeersFormer Deputy Assistant to the Presidentfor Homeland SecurityUS National Security Council […]
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