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Causes: International, International Affairs, Foreign Policy, & Globalization
Mission: The u. S. -spain council is a unique organization in which u. S. And spanish government officials, corporate leaders and leaders in education and culture, promote stronger ties between the two countries. The u. S. -spain council achieves its mission by convening members and partner organizations throughout the calendar year, hosting its signature annual forum that alternates each year between the united states and spain, and coordinating the united states - spain young leaders program every year, which brings young u. S. Professionals and leaders to spain to familiarize them with the social, cultural, economic, and political realities of contemporary spain.
Programs: The 2017 annual forum, held in williamsburg, va, was hosted by the united states - spain council and included cultural, economic, education, and trade topics and dialogue. The 2017 young leaders program was held in spain (madrid and bilbao), bringing young american leaders to spain to familiarize them with the social, cultural, economic and political realities of contemporary spain and to foster strong understanding between spain and the united states.