Category: South Asia

[US to India ’15] Pete Seat: “Organized Chaos”
[US to India ’15] Pete Seat: “Organized Chaos”
01-05-2016 posted by Acypl
Ask an Indian to describe their country and the answer is quick and firm, “organized chaos.” And it’s a description that’s hard to refute. Traffic lanes are guidelines...
[US to India ’15] Lynlie Wallace: “Seeing India through more than an American lens”
[US to India ’15] Lynlie Wallace: “Seeing India through more than an American lens”
01-05-2016 posted by Acypl
“We’ve been hearing a lot about Diaspora this week. So many well educated Indians have left the country. Do you think the Indian Diaspora is a bad thing?”...
[US to India ’15] Tobias Read: “Opportunities start with people-to-people diplomacy”
[US to India ’15] Tobias Read: “Opportunities start with people-to-people diplomacy”
01-05-2016 posted by Acypl
Even at the end of a record setting month for rain in the Pacific Northwest, I’m aware of how lucky I am to live in a place I...
[US to India ’15]: “From cow powered rickshaws to parliamentary tours — an epic adventure in India”
[US to India ’15]: “From cow powered rickshaws to parliamentary tours — an epic adventure in India”
12-17-2015 posted by Acypl

In December, a delegation of Americans traveled to India to learn about US-India bilateral relations and the Indian political system.The group met with parliamentary representatives, business leaders, and even attended a traditional Indian wedding!

[Professional Fellows Congress spring ’15]: “Making It Matter: Changing the World One by One”
[Professional Fellows Congress spring ’15]: “Making It Matter: Changing the World One by One”
06-19-2015 posted by Acypl

In early June, ACYPL hosted 215+ emerging leaders from 44 countries for the spring 2015 Professional Fellows Congress in Washington, DC. The week-long event included workshops, panel discussions, and professional trainings for all the young professionals.

[US Elections Exchange ’14]: They Came, They Saw, They Observed
[US Elections Exchange ’14]: They Came, They Saw, They Observed
11-10-2014 posted by Acypl
Delegates from 7 countries—Australia, Bulgaria, France, India, Italy, Pakistan, and Romania—joined ACYPL for our 2014 US Elections Exchange program to observe the midterm elections unfold. https://storify.com/ACYPL/us-elections-exchange-14-india-pakistan-australia
[US to India 2013] Mat Erpelding: The “Ah-ha” Moment
[US to India 2013] Mat Erpelding: The “Ah-ha” Moment
01-08-2014 posted by Acypl
    Our last delegation of the 2013 visited India, and Idaho State Representative Mat Erpelding blogged about the connections he saw between both countries. Deeksha– ACYPL Experiential...
[US to Sri Lanka and Nepal 2012] Kyle Hybl on the “Flight to Dubai Incident”
[US to Sri Lanka and Nepal 2012] Kyle Hybl on the “Flight to Dubai Incident”
04-02-2012 posted by Acypl
This post brought to you by Kyle Hybl, delegate in our current Sri Lanka/Nepal program. As always, his views are his alone. Just over one week ago today,...
[US to Sri Lanka and Nepal 2012] Ashley Holbrook on Sri Lanka
[US to Sri Lanka and Nepal 2012] Ashley Holbrook on Sri Lanka
04-02-2012 posted by Acypl
Today’s post comes from Sri Lanka/Nepal delegate Ashley Holbrook. As always, her views are hers alone. It’s 1:30am and we’re saying our final goodbyes to Sri Lanka. These...
Howie Howard on Political Divisions
Howie Howard on Political Divisions
03-30-2012 posted by Acypl
  Today’s post also comes from Vermont Rep. Adam “Howie” Howard, a delegate on our 2012 Sri Lanka/Nepal program. We reiterate that all delegates’ views are their own...

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