{"id":67378,"date":"2025-11-24T17:29:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T17:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=67378"},"modified":"2025-11-24T17:29:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T17:29:45","slug":"2026-congressional-fellowship-in-u-s-china-policy-cato-institute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=67378","title":{"rendered":"2026 Congressional Fellowship in U.S.\u2013China Policy \/ Cato Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"692\">The Cato Institute invites Congressional staff to apply for the <strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"504\">2026 Congressional Fellowship in U.S.\u2013China Policy<\/strong>, a nine-week professional development program designed to deepen understanding of great-power competition, U.S.\u2013China relations, and principles of realism and restraint in foreign policy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"943\">Open to staffers from <strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"755\">any party or ideological background<\/strong>, the fellowship provides a unique opportunity to explore U.S.\u2013China policy through in-depth discussions with leading experts, guided readings, and collegial, off-the-record conversations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"977\"><strong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"977\">About the Fellowship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1078\">Participants will examine critical themes shaping U.S. strategy and China\u2019s global roles, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1343\">\n<li data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1124\">\n<p data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1124\">Grand strategy and U.S. military posture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1179\">\n<p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1179\">Regional competition and China\u2019s activities abroad<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1230\">\n<p data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1230\">Chinese foreign policy and its strategic logic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1274\">\n<p data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1274\">U.S.\u2013China trade and economic relations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1343\">\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1343\">Industrial policy, maritime security, and global economic trends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1474\">Weekly sessions will combine lectures, discussions, and networking opportunities. Hors d\u2019oeuvres and refreshments will be served.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1499\"><strong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1499\">Key Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1812\">\n<li data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1543\">\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1543\"><strong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1515\">Duration:<\/strong> January 8 \u2013 March 5, 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1679\">\n<p data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1591\"><strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1563\">Session Time:<\/strong> Thursdays, 6:00\u20138:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1679\">\n<li data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1644\">\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1644\"><em data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1616\">Opening reception:<\/em> January 8, 5:30\u20138:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1679\">\n<p data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1679\"><em data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1669\">Closing reception:<\/em> March 5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1730\">\n<p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1730\"><strong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1695\">Location:<\/strong> Capitol Hill\u2013adjacent restaurant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1812\">\n<p data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1812\"><strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1748\">Commitment:<\/strong> Participants must attend at least <strong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1811\">six of the nine sessions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1838\"><strong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1838\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1929\">Interested Congressional staffers are encouraged to submit a <strong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1925\">statement of interest<\/strong> by:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1968\"><strong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1968\">Deadline: Friday, December 12<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2016\">Preference will be given to early submissions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2065\"><strong>For more information<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyu.edu.hk\/gs\/prospective-students\/fellowship-scholarship-schemes\/ipfs\/\"> click here<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2070\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2096\"><strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2096\">Schedule Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2670\"><strong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2116\">January 8, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Opening Reception &amp; <em data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2177\">A Realist Approach to Grand Strategy<\/em><br data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2180\" \/><strong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2194\">January 15<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2245\">Regional Competition: China in the Middle East<\/em><br data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2248\" \/><strong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2262\">January 22<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2315\">Global Force Posture for Great Power Competition<\/em><br data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2318\" \/><strong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2332\">January 29<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2376\">Action\u2013Reaction: Chinese Foreign Policy<\/em><br data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2379\" \/><strong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2393\">February 5<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2425\">The China Shock Demystified<\/em><br data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2428\" \/><strong data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2443\">February 12<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2507\">China\u2019s Economic Headwinds &amp; the Future of U.S.\u2013China Trade<\/em><br data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2510\" \/><strong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2525\">February 19<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2594\">Strategic Vulnerability: The State of the U.S. Maritime Industry<\/em><br data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2597\" \/><strong data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2612\">February 26<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2634\">Industrial Policy<\/em><br data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2637\" \/><strong data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2648\">March 5<\/strong> \u2013 Closing Reception<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2675\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2732\"><strong data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2732\">About Cato\u2019s Defense and Foreign Policy Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"3093\">Cato\u2019s foreign policy emphasizes realism, restraint, and the belief that the United States\u2014protected by geography, wealth, and alliances\u2014is secure enough to avoid military overreach. The Institute advocates for engagement, free trade, and cooperation without global military dominance, drawing on a tradition stretching from George Washington to George Kennan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cato Institute invites Congressional staff to apply for the 2026 Congressional Fellowship in U.S.\u2013China Policy, a nine-week professional development program designed to deepen understanding of great-power competition, U.S.\u2013China relations, and principles of realism and restraint in foreign policy. 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