ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon

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[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

President Trump is putting the U.S.-Norway partnership to work for the American people — and Ambassador Kavoukjian is ready to deliver on that mission. Through our exchange programs, we're building the next generation of Norwegian leaders who choose America as their partner.

Strong allies. Clear ROI. ✨ 🇺🇸🇳🇴

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S. was epic! 🇺🇸⚽

We’re not done yet - the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup comes to the U.S. in 2028.

@gothamfc will be the first of hopefully several U.S. teams in the tournament. We love sharing American hospitality and our world-class sports infrastructure.

Another win for U.S. sports diplomacy! 🇺🇸✨

[FIFA @FIFAcom]

Every team to have qualified for the 2028 FIFA Women's Club World Cup so far! 🏆

[Department of State @StateDept]

We are going to use all the elements of American power to further the interests of the United States.

[Department of State @StateDept]

If we're not looking out for the national interest of Americans, no one will.

[Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program @CLSscholarship]

From language students to engineers, security specialists, researchers and policy experts: CLS alumni are in Riga, Latvia, for the Super Intelligence (SI) in Action CLS Alumni Seminar, exploring how SI is shaping industries, strengthening security, and creating opportunities. 📲

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

A different kind of heavyweight diplomacy in action at the @NationalZoo! 🇺🇸🐘

Meeting the National Zoo’s first elephant calf in 25 years, Linh Mai, highlights American scientific excellence and world-class conservation tech. More examples of American leadership.

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Ready to spend a year in Germany? ✈️🇺🇸🇩🇪

Applications for the 2027-28 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange are OPEN! Represent the U.S. and gain valuable experience and skills that set you apart.

Deadlines:
Young Professionals: Nov. 1

High School: Nov. 3

Vocational: Dec. 1

Check eligibility and apply: https://t.co/x5rMEPncQS

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

New week. Same mission.

An America worth fighting for. 🦅

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

Thank you, #BridgeUSA sponsors, for joining the recent Open House!

Your partnership turns American workplaces, classrooms, and homes into places where diplomacy happens.

Let's keep building exchanges that reflect the best of America. 🇺🇸✨

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

American expertise. New markets. More opportunities for U.S. businesses. 🇺🇸

#ExchangeAlumni Michelle Samuel is connecting Saint Lucian entrepreneurs with U.S. industry experts — creating new commercial pathways for American businesses.

There is no doubt that exchange programs deliver for the U.S. economy. 📈

https://t.co/OIBKfGztP3

@USinBridgetown

[Department of State @StateDept]

America First is common sense.

We are going to use all the elements of American Power to further the interests of the United States.

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

America is powering the global combat sports evolution. 🇺🇸 🥊

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

America is the undisputed leader in combat sports. 🇺🇸 🤼

This month, a @StateDept #IVLP exchange brought sports leaders from 48 countries to the U.S. to experience American leadership in action—from world-class tech to elite athlete development.

The relationships built by this program will foster new collaborations and help expand the global reach of the U.S. combat sports industry.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

Welcome to America’s GOLDEN AGE OF SCIENCE.

@mkratsios47, Sergey Brin, @JensenHuang, John Martinis, @MichaelDell, @LisaSu, @satyanadella, @elonmusk, Patrick Collison, @NASAAdmin, & @SecretaryWright break down the Trump Admin’s push to accelerate science & innovation. 🇺🇸🚀

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

Great opportunity to connect with international exchange leaders and advocate for American diplomacy.

My question for every exchange program is simple: What does this deliver for the United States?

The program’s purpose must be clear: to advance American interests and deliver results at home. 🇺🇸✨

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

U.S. high school students: ready to spend a year abroad? 🇺���✈️🌍

The FLEX Global Abroad exchange is OPEN for 2027–2028. Study abroad, live with a host family, and build real-world leadership skills.

Apply now: 🔗 https://t.co/1pKpbB9waw

[Embassy of Greece in Washington D.C. @GreeceInUSA]

As part of the 6th 🇬🇷-🇺🇸 Strategic Dialogue, the renewal of the MoU concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological & Ethnological Material of the Hellenic Republic was signed, reaffirming our shared commitment to protecting 🇬🇷’s cultural heritage

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

What it looks like to seek, strive, and never yield in the fight to make America greater than it has ever been before.

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

Honored to sign the extension of our Cultural Property Agreement with Greece! It keeps looted antiquities away from traffickers and gets them back where they belong.

Ευχαριστώ, Greece! 🇺🇸🇬🇷

[Department of State @StateDept]

Western civilization is worth defending.