Institute of Current World Affairs
International AffairsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Institute of Current World Affairs, based in Washington, DC, is an organization operating in the international affairs field with a history spanning more than 99 years. It runs fellowship programs that send young professionals abroad to gain firsthand understanding of international societies and contexts. Through this model, the institute has helped cultivate a cadre of experts on global cultures and affairs in the United States. A recent development is the February 2023 appointment of Edric Huang as the David Mixner LGBTQ+ Fellow. The organization maintains a relatively small staff and continues to base its activities in Washington, DC, reflecting a long-running focus on sustained study of world affairs.