Congressional Fellowship Program

Since 1958, The Asia Foundation has supported over a hundred Asian participants representing government, civil society, media and, academia in the American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program. These individuals have gone on to be leaders in their respective countries with a better understanding of the United States, the role of government and its relationship to citizens, and in particular, the roles and responsibilities of elected representatives in a democratic system. Founded in 1953, the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program is the nation's oldest and most prestigious congressional fellowship. More than fifty years later, the program remains devoted to its original objective of expanding knowledge and awareness of Congress. For nine months, select political scientists, journalists, doctors, federal executives and international scholars gain "hands on" understanding of the legislative process by serving on congressional staffs. Through this unique opportunity, the Association enhances public understanding of policy-making and improves the quality of scholarship, teaching and reporting on American national politics.
 

A Conversation with Thailand’s Ambassador to the U.S. Vijavat Isarabhakdi

March 26, 2014

Blog Post

The Asia Foundation’s director of Regional Cooperation Programs, John J. Brandon, speaks with Thailand’s Ambassador to the U.S. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, who served as a Congressional Fellow sponsored by The Asia Foundation.