Africa Masterclass

The Wilson Center Congressional Foreign Policy Masterclass Series provides senior staffers the opportunity to go in-depth with our regional experts on a pressing foreign policy issue. This comprehensive course during a congressional recess provides a non-partisan environment for senior staffers to meet and network with fellow colleagues from across the aisle.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Please email us at congressionalrelations@wilsoncenter.org for details on the Africa Masterclass. Dates for the next Africa Masterclass will be announced in the future.

Who Should Apply

The Wilson Center invites senior-level congressional staff to participate in the Congressional Foreign Policy Masterclass (Chiefs of Staff, Deputy Chiefs of Staff, Legislative Directors, Senior Legislative Assistants, and Professional Committee Staff). If you have questions about this requirement, please feel free to contact us! Applicants should possess a strong understanding of the legislative process and have experience working with a foreign policy portfolio.

Dates

The dates for the Africa Masterclass will be announced in the near future.

Topics Covered

Democracy, Human Rights, and Rule of Law
US-Africa Economic Relations
Security and Violent Extremism
Climate Change
Global Power Competition and Influence
Regional and Continental Engagement