International Education: The Neglected Dimension of Public Diplomacy

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Introduction Internationalizing U.S. Education Attracting International Students and Scholars Strengthening Exchange and Volunteer-Service Programs

Advance Praise

Lee H. Hamilton
President and Director, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; former vice chair, 9/11 Commission

To remain a global leader, America will need a new generation of leaders-in government, business, and education-with a clearer understanding of the world and our country's place in it. NAFSA makes a strong and persuasive case for the essential role of international education in producing such leaders.

Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
Harvard University; former assistant secretary of defense

This helpful report shows how important education and exchanges are to America's soft power in the world.

Doris Meissner
Migration Policy Institute; former commissioner, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service

NAFSA conveys a disciplined sense of urgency about an issue that our nation must address. The next administration would do well to heed these prescriptions.

James Jay Carafano
Heritage Foundation

The association has to be commended for bringing attention to a vital issue impacting on national competitiveness. Americans need to pay attention.

Carol Bellamy
President and CEO, World Learning

This paper provides a convincing blueprint for building a more enlightened international education policy that can help restore America’s image in the world.