Edited Volumes

Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders 2026 Report May 6, 2026 The National Committee on American Foreign Policy is pleased to announce the release of the Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders 2026 Report. Over the past several months, NCAFP convened the third cohort of Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders, a diverse group of scholars and policy practitioners. Through one-on-one mentorship, a series of virtual and in-person discussions, training workshops, delegation visits, and high-level meetings in Belfast, Dublin, and the United States, participants examined some of the region’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. These engagements informed the report, which addresses topics including USA 250, sustainable…

The Korean Peninsula at a Strategic Crossroads: Reimagining Security and Statecraft April 2026 The NCAFP organized its fourth cohort of Next-Generation Korean Peninsula Specialists from all over the world to develop and share their analysis on challenges on the Korean Peninsula. These policy professionals and scholars spent the last nine months networking with their peers, meeting with mentors, participating in professional development workshops, and writing policy papers on key issues related to Korean Peninsula security. This new Edited Volume, The Korean Peninsula at a Strategic Crossroads: Reimagining Security…

Shaping the Future of Security on the Korean Peninsula: Next-Generation Policy Perspectives February 2025 In 2024, the NCAFP organized its third cohort of next-generation Korean Peninsula specialists from all over the world to share their insights on challenges on the Korean Peninsula. These young policy professionals and scholars spent the last nine months networking with their peers, meeting with mentors, participating in professional development workshops, and writing policy papers on key issues related to Korean Peninsula security. A new Edited Volume, Shaping the Future of Security on the…

Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders: Advancing Peace through Policy November 25, 2024 Northern Ireland’s path to prosperity hinges on more than just the absence of open conflict—it requires political stability, economic growth, and a strong commitment to human rights and reconciliation. The restoration of the power-sharing executive in January 2024, along with Sinn Féin's rise and the UK’s new Labour government, presents both challenges and opportunities for Northern Ireland. It also offers a chance to strengthen British-Irish and transatlantic relations, with lasting implications for the region and the world.

December 19, 2022 Throughout the year, the NCAFP held an Emerging Leaders Workshop of 11 next-generation scholars and experts from all over the world to discuss issues related to Korean Peninsula security. The Emerging Leaders shared their research and analysis on a variety of topics that deserve reexamination at this critical juncture. These include: Understanding the Republic of Korea's (ROK) policies and priorities–past, present, and future Reengaging the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), from nuclear negotiations to humanitarian assistance Analyzing the ROK's broader role in the Indo-Pacific region and the world To conclude the workshop, the NCAFP is pleased to…

In his paper, "Striking the Balance: China's Response to a North Korean Contingency," Shaquille James presents multiple scenarios and types of responses China could take in the event of a North Korean contingency that may result from internal instability. To better understand the different responses, he provides a historical overview of Chinese intervention into the Korean War in 1950 and outlines China’s current geopolitical interests and military capabilities. Read his full paper below and learn more about our Emerging Leaders! Shaquille H. James is currently a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and he…

Policy Recommendations from anEmerging Leaders Workshop December 15, 2021 Throughout the year, the NCAFP held an Emerging Leaders Workshop of ten next-generation scholars and experts from all over the world to discuss issues related to Korean Peninsula security. The Emerging Leaders shared their research and analysis on a variety of topics that deserve reexamination at this critical juncture. These include: The North Korean nuclear challenge and prospects for renewed dialogue US alliance management and expanded US-South Korea cooperation

Next Generation Perspectives on Korean Peninsula Security: Policy Recommendations from an Emerging Leaders Workshop Moderated by Susan A. Thornton December 16, 2021 Throughout the year, the NCAFP held an Emerging Leaders Workshop of ten next-generation scholars and experts from all over the world to discuss issues related to Korean Peninsula security. The Emerging Leaders shared their research and analysis on a variety of topics that deserve reexamination at this critical juncture. These include: The North Korean nuclear challenge and prospects for renewed dialogue US alliance management and expanded US-South Korea cooperation South Korea's engagement with Southeast Asia Assessing Chinese coercion…

May 3, 2021 While the Trump administration pursued "America First" policies, the rest of the world continued to deepen economic integration and people-to-people communications. However, the process of globalization also gave rise to "weaponized interdependence", a phenomenon where states use economic leverage to achieve political and security objectives. On top of that, a confrontational US approach to China has not resulted in strategic gains for the US or its partners and allies. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the costs of non-traditional security shocks, particularly in the breakdown of global cooperation. International institutions have failed to lead the way out of the pandemic,…