Network 20/20

Promoting diversity in foreign policy fluency

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http://www.network2020.org

Overview

Network 20/20 is an independent educational organization that engages rising and established professionals in foreign policy. We provide intimate briefings by leading foreign policy experts conduct on the ground research trips in countries where there is a need for deeper understanding and encourage networking among the group and with counterparts abroad. With its diverse multinational membership and access to leading foreign policy experts Network 20/20 provides a forum for fact based foreign policy.Through its Entrepreneurial Diplomacy program Network 20/20 interviews dozens of local representatives from diverse groups in countries of strategic interest. The resulting reports that Network 20/20 writes illuminate realities in those countries often identifying new foreign policy opportunities. We are internationally recognized for gaining unique access and listening to local leaders abroad and reporting their views back to policymakers in the United States.Network 20/20 s Foreign Policy Briefings include off the record talks by experts on international affairs conversations with seasoned analysts and breakfasts and dinners with diplomats and public officials. Our salon like settings often in the homes of members and supporters allow for group discussion not often found in a lecture environment.Network 20/20 members are a talented diverse and multilingual group. They come from different professions business law the media the arts NGOs think tanks governments and academia. Two thirds have advanced degrees. All are thinking motivated individuals who are furthering America's positive engagement with the world.