We, the founders of the Foreign Policy 250 Forum, declare our commitment to elevate America’s global dialogue, strengthen the nation’s civic foundations, and cultivate the rising generation who will inherit responsibility for the Republic’s future.
We establish this Forum in recognition that the United States is entering a century defined by profound geopolitical complexity, accelerating technological change, and deepening interdependence among nations. In such an era, America’s long‑term stability and leadership will depend not only on its institutions and capabilities, but on the civic and global literacy of its people — especially those who will shape policy, diplomacy, and national strategy in the decades ahead.
We affirm that civic education is a matter of national stewardship. A nation’s democratic resilience rests on the ability of its citizens to understand their institutions, evaluate information responsibly, and participate constructively in public life. Global civic literacy strengthens this foundation by equipping Americans to interpret international events, navigate global systems, and engage the world with competence and clarity.
We therefore commit the Foreign Policy 250 Forum to building a leadership pipeline worthy of the nation’s future. Through convenings, fellowships, research, and national partnerships, we will prepare young Americans for service in diplomacy, federal agencies, national security, and multilateral institutions. We will expand access to civic and global education across communities, ensuring that opportunity is not confined to geography, privilege, or circumstance.
We pledge to mobilize a national network of educators, scholars, diplomats, civic leaders, and institutions dedicated to strengthening America’s governance capacity. We will reinforce democratic stability, advance strategic competitiveness, and cultivate a generation capable of representing the United States with integrity, fluency, and foresight.
