; 135 Stat, 2350) is amended by striking 2 years after and inserting 4 years after . 6709. Institute for Transatlantic Engagement (a) Establishment The Secretary of State is authorized to establish the Institute for Transatlantic Engagement (referred to in this section as the Institute ). (b) Purpose The purpose of any Institute established pursuant to subsection (a) shall be to strengthen national security by highlighting, to a geographically diverse set of populations from the United States, Canada, and European nations, the importance of the transatlantic relationship and the threats posed by adversarial countries, such as the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, to democracy, free-market economic principles, and human rights. (c) Director Any Institute established pursuant to subsection (a) shall be headed by a Director, to be appointed by the Secretary, who shall have expertise in transatlantic relations and diverse populations in the United States and Europe. (d) Scope and activities Any Institute established pursuant to subsection (a) shall— (1) strengthen knowledge among participants of the formation and implementation of transatlantic policies critical to national security, including the threats posed by the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China; (2) increase awareness among participants of the roles of government and nongovernmental actors, such as multilateral organizations, businesses, civil society actors, academia, think tanks, and philanthropic institutions, in transatlantic policy development and execution; (3) increase understanding among participants of the manner in which diverse backgrounds and perspectives affect the development of transatlantic policies; (4) enhance the skills, abilities, and effectiveness of participating government officials; (5) increase awareness among participants of the importance of, and interest in, international public service careers