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Donald S. ZagoriaAugust 24, 1928 – September 16, 2025 Dr. Donald Zagoria was a pioneer in his field and the founder of the Forum on Asia-Pacific Security at the NCAFP.  He leaves a legacy of convening U.S.-China and cross-Taiwan Strait dialogues. With his foresight, he recognized that fostering Track II dialogues would yield the most effective policy recommendations for achieving peaceful resolutions. However, what also transpired among the participants was the formation of lasting friendships that endured through the decades. Dr. Zagoria’s expertise in the subject matter was equaled by his kindness, not…

September 2025 The National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) is proud to launch the third cohort of the Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program, a mentorship initiative that empowers community leaders to drive change and strengthen transatlantic ties. Building on the success of the first two years, the program has grown from 10 participants to 13, each addressing some of the most pressing issues facing Northern Ireland and the wider world. Over the next nine months, this cohort will take on challenges ranging from boosting Northern Ireland’s tourism economy and transatlantic trade to advancing climate-smart agriculture, green energy, and climate…

Tuesday, November 18, 2025The Metropolitan Club, New York City On Tuesday, November 18, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) hosted its 2025 Annual Gala Dinner at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. More than 200 distinguished guests from the diplomatic and policy communities, media, academia, and the private sector joined friends and supporters of the organization for an evening focused on advancing informed dialogue and constructive engagement in American foreign policy. The program was led by Ms. Jacqueline Adams, Emmy Award-winning journalist and NCAFP Trustee, who served…

Applications Open for the 2025 Next-Generation Korean Peninsula Specialists Program Application Submission Period: Monday, June 2, 2025 – Monday, June 23, 2025Notification of Acceptance: End of July 2025Virtual Roundtables: August through December 2025In-person Conference: Early 2026Completion of Program: April 30, 2026 The ’s (NCAFP) Forum on Asia-Pacific Security (FAPS) is accepting applications from qualified individuals to…

NCAFP Launches Second Year of Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program NCAFP held the inaugural meeting of the second cohort of Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders in Belfast on December 7, 2024. Over the next few months, this group will collaborate on policy proposals focused on critical issues such as human rights, government reform, using the arts for peacebuilding, increasing women’s participation in politics, rural youth development, and healthcare reform. Their key recommendations will be presented at a spring conference in New York City and subsequently published. The opening session set the stage for enhancing transatlantic collaboration and fostering exchanges in the…

Happy Lunar New Year From all of us at the NCAFP, we wish you a healthy, happy, and prosperous Year of the Snake! Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Click to see what we have planned for this year!

Announcing NCAFP’s 2025 Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders  December 15, 2024 The NCAFP is excited to launch the second year of our , a mentorship initiative that empowers community leaders from Northern Ireland to develop innovative solutions promoting peace, reconciliation, and sustainable development, while strengthening transatlantic relations. Building on the success of its inaugural year, this year's program has expanded to include additional leaders who share a common vision for a more prosperous and peaceful Northern Ireland. Our cohort now features twelve exceptional community leaders and scholars, whose names and…

NCAFP’s 50th Anniversary Gala Awards Dinner Thursday, October 24, 2024 The Metropolitan Club, NYC On Thursday, October 24th, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy hosted its 2024 Gala Celebration at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. The organization brought together 200 engaged supporters from the policy and diplomatic community, private sector, and academic institutions, alongside close friends of the organization. In an evening of both celebration and reflection, this year’s event commemorated the NCAFP’s 50 years of diplomacy in action and commitment to peaceful conflict resolution. The NCAFP was honored to present the Hans J. Morgenthau Award to Secretary…

Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program: Next Generation Policy Specialists The application period is closed. Application Submission Period:  August 8, 2024 – September 16, 2024Notification of Acceptance:  October 28, 2024Belfast Introductory Meeting: December 2024New York Concluding Conference: May 2025 The National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) is accepting applications from individuals to join an Emerging Leaders workshop and mentorship program focused on policy issues in Northern Ireland. The program is designed to help emerging community leaders to  translate their ideas into policy recommendations and to develop public communications skills….