Renewing America's Global Leadership

Policy Statement pledges support for President Obama's Global Engagement Agenda Through International Education
In a policy statement issued today by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the association applauds President Obama's commitment to a new chapter in American leadership and engagement in the world and pledges its support in contributing to "a shared future of peace, security, and well-being" by advancing international education.

In its statement, Renewing America's Global Leadership, NAFSA says that "our country, and indeed the entire world, welcomes the path our new president has charted - one that seeks to return America to its core principles, to reaffirm our commitment to extending a hand of friendship and understanding to the global community, and to assert our shared humanity in the advancement of peace in our world."  It notes that a guiding principle of the association since its founding, one shared by its nearly 10,000 members, is that "international education, by its nature, is fundamental to fostering peace, security, and well-being - for America and for the world."

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About NAFSA
NAFSA is the world’s largest membership association dedicated to international education. With nearly 10,000 members, the association seeks to increase awareness of and support for international education and exchange in higher education, government, and the community, believing that citizens with international experience and global awareness are crucial to U.S. leadership, competitiveness, and security.