On May 21st at the Centro Studi Americani in Rome, the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and the Centro Studi Americani (CSA) signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at further strengthening the cultural, academic and institutional ties between the United States and Italy.
This partnership united the foremost representative organization of the Italian American community in the United States with one of the most prestigious European research institutes dedicated to the study of American society and politics.
The shared objective was the creation of an increasingly solid bilateral bridge, capable of fostering transatlantic dialogue through joint initiatives, exchange programs and research activities.
At the center of the agreement was the promotion of research and dialogue through the coordination of thought leadership initiatives and public debates focused on U.S.-Italy relations, economic development, cultural diplomacy and democratic values. The cooperation was designed to translate directly into cultural and academic exchanges aimed at elevating the best of both countries, encouraging the participation of academics, policy leaders, business executives, journalists and members of the cultural world in shared programs, conferences, exhibitions and symposia.
A fundamental pillar of the collaboration concerned the development of young talent. Mindful of the importance of investing in the next generation, the two organizations committed to exploring the creation of scholarships, educational programs, internships, fellowships and mentoring initiatives to support the future leaders of transatlantic affairs and Italian American studies.
To translate these intentions into concrete action, NIAF and CSA committed to organizing or supporting at least one wide-ranging joint initiative every year.
About the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit founded in 1975. NIAF is the largest representative of the more than 20 million Italian American citizens in the United States, dedicated to celebrating and advancing the inspiring achievements and uplifting values of Italian culture and presence in America, and to strengthening ties between the United States and Italy. For more information, visit NIAF.org.
About the Centro Studi Americani (CSA)NIAF, Roma, Lazio, Centro Studi Americani
The Centro Studi Americani (CSA), headquartered in Rome, Italy, is a non-partisan research institute dedicated to the study of the United States, transatlantic relations, and political, economic, social, and cultural developments in American society. Through conferences, research initiatives, publications, and educational programming, CSA promotes informed dialogue and deeper understanding of the United States in Italy and Europe, and fosters transatlantic cooperation. For more information, visit: centrostudiamericani.org.
