“Foreign Exchange” is a weekly half-hour international-affairs television series, hosted by journalist Daljit Dhaliwal. Each show probes the global questions of the moment from new perspectives as Dhaliwal speaks with international newsmakers, politicians, diplomats and journalists. And now Helium writers are invited to submit essays to be featured on the show.
How the contest works
Each week, “Foreign Exchange” examines America’s role in an increasingly complex and interdependent world. As important topics are raised, they will be turned into Foreign Exchange Essay Contest titles for Helium members.
Below, find the issues discussed on the television show. Write your best essay on a title! The best essays will be chosen from these weekly contests by the Helium rating process and the “Foreign Exchange” producers. The winning articles will be featured on an episode of “Foreign Exchange” and on the “Foreign Exchange” website.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in the articles published on the websites of Helium and the “Foreign Exchange” are those of the authors alone. They do not represent the views or opinions of the “Foreign Exchange” or its staff. Publication of the responses or selection as a “contest winner” does not serve as an endorsement of any kind by the “Foreign Exchange” or its staff.
About “Foreign Exchange”
“Foreign Exchange” is presented to the PBS system by Oregon Public Broadcasting, a premier presenter station for the Public Broadcasting Service. Major funding is provided by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Ford Foundation and Carnegie Corporation of New York. Here’s where to watch “Foreign Exchange” on TV
To read more about “Foreign Exchange” and see all the titles it has sponsored with Helium, go to its partner page.
Current Foreign Exchange Essay Contest titles
- Is it fair to ask underdeveloped countries to ‘go green’ when many advanced industrial countries owe their success to destructive environmental practices?—Yes or No
- How could the US and Mexico work together to curb crime and illegal immigration along the border?
Current Foreign Exchange Essay Contest winners
Week of March 10:
Week of March 3:
The Future of Socialism in Latin America.
