National Committee on American Foreign Policy

05/28/2025

Join us on Thursday, June 12 at 6:00 PM (NYC) for NCAP's upcoming public program, "Dictating the Agenda," with Professor Alexander Cooley and NCAFP Trustee, Jackie Adams. Their conversation will explore how transnational illiberal trends have co-opted media, academia, sports, and other soft-power arenas. Registration is open on our website!
https://ncafp.org/resources/event-dictating-the-agenda-with-alexander-cooley/

02/18/2025

TOMORROW: USAF Major General Jason Armagost joins us to discuss deterrence and readiness amid escalating threats including challenges posed by North Korea, China, and Iran with NCAFP President and CEO Susan Elliott

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01/22/2025

Join us for an engaging conversation on women's leadership and peacebuilding through the arts with Emma DeSouza, Director of the NCAFP Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program, and Siobhán McSweeney at NCAFP's luncheon on March 5, “Next Generation Diplomacy: Redefining Transatlantic Priorities.”

Siobhán McSweeney is a BAFTA-award-winning actor best known for playing Sister Michael in Channel 4’s . She has worked extensively in the and in theatre, , and TV. She will next be seen on our screens in Anthony Horowitz’s Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue for MGM+.

Stay tuned for more details on additional sessions. We have an incredible lineup of speakers and topics, including discussions on , and , , and .

This event is also a unique opportunity to support our Emerging Leaders Program, which empowers community leaders from the region to promote peace and reconciliation both locally and globally.

📅 Date: March 5, 2025
🔗 Learn more and get your tickets here: https://ncafp.org/resources/next-generation-diplomacy-redefining-transatlantic-priorities/

01/13/2025

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"Next Generation Diplomacy: Redefining Transatlantic Priorities"

We’re thrilled to invite you to a special luncheon event on March 5, 2025 (10:30 AM - 2:30 PM) – an exclusive opportunity to network with influential leaders and dive into key discussions on the future of transatlantic relations.

This is also an opportunity to support our Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program(NI EL), empowering community leaders to foster peace and reconciliation, both locally in Northern Ireland and globally. The discussions will focus on women, peace and security, climate change, economics, and the arts. 🌍

We are honored to announce Siobhán McSweeney, known for her role as Sister Michael in Derry Girls, as one of our distinguished speakers. Alongside her, we will hear from experts such as Kathleen Kuehnast (USIP), Angela Barranco (Climate Group), Special Envoy Joe Kennedy III (virtually), and emerging leaders from our first cohort.

Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and support the next generation of transatlantic leaders.

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11/13/2024

We had the privilege of hosting an amazing roundtable with Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr of Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland.

The event brought together filmmakers, policymakers, and experts for an inspiring discussion on strengthening transatlantic ties and tackling important issues facing Derry and Northern Ireland.

A huge thank you to Mayor Seenoi-Barr and all of our participants for their valuable insights and contributions!

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04/12/2024

Join us April 23 at 6pm ET for our in-person program, "The U.S.-Japan Alliance in a Turbulent World," featuring Ken Jimbo and Sheila A. Smith and moderated by Susan Thornton.

These experts will break down the results of the U.S.-Japan summit, explore implications of coming U.S. elections, and tackle challenges such as North Korea's nuclear ambitions, maritime security issues, and the importance of engaging with Southeast Asia in addressing common security concerns.

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https://ncafp.org/event/the-us-japan-alliance/

03/20/2024

Join us April 2 at 12pm ET to hear Saleha Mohsin discuss her new book, Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order. The conversation will be moderated by former CBS White House Correspondent and NCAFP Board Member, Jacqueline Adams.

The event is co-hosted with The Korea Society.

More information and registration here:
https://ncafp.org/event-paper-soldiers-by-saleha-mohsin/

03/18/2024

We are excited to announce that applications are open for our 2024 Next-Generation Korean Peninsula Specialists Emerging Leaders Program!

The deadline to apply is April 15.

More information and application here:
https://ncafp.org/2024-next-gen-korean-peninsula/

03/11/2024

Please join us for a timely discussion on the Republic of Korea’s membership in the United Nations Security Council for the 2024-2025 term, featuring the ROK Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Joonkook HWANG. Event co-hosted with The Korea Society.

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The Republic of Korea and the UN Security Council with ROK Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Joonkook HWANG Friday, March 15, 2024 | ...

02/28/2024

Join us March 19 at 12pm ET for our virtual program, "Election 2024: Expectations and Speculations in Foreign Policy." Nicholas Thompson will moderate a discussion between Dr. Heather Ashby, Carla Robbins, and Ali Wyne.

In the current political atmosphere, how will foreign policy determine ballots in November? Can the U.S. assure consistency with our policy commitments despite electoral results? Moreover, in an increasingly polarizing environment, can the U.S. forge a bi-partisan foreign policy?

Register here to hear these experts' answers:
https://ncafp.org/event-election-2024-expectations-and-speculations/