Past Webinars & Events

Geopolitical Risks and the Future of Multilateral Order with Lukas Haynes and Mallory StewartMonday, March 23, 2026Moderated by Susan ElliottWritten by Robert MugnoOn March 23rd, 2026, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP), in partnership with the , hosted a panel discussion at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City on geopolitical risks and the future of the multilateral order. The evening brought together two seasoned practitioners for a conversation that was equal parts historical reckoning and policy analysis.Dr. Lukas…

Roundtable with the Honorable Kreshnik Ahmeti, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kosovo With Kreshnick AhmetiFebrurary 18, 2026Moderated by Susan Elliott On Wednesday, February 18, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy welcomed the Honorable Kreshnik Ahmeti, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, and this esteemed delegation, for a private roundtable discussion. The conversation provided an informative framework of the domestic and foreign security challenges confronting Pristina.  Topics included navigating its prospective membership in the European Union and the Council of Europe,…

Roundtable with Col. Corey Trusty, U.S. Space Force With Corey L. TrustyModerated by Susan ElliottMarch 5, 2026Written by Robert Mugno On March 5th, 2026, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) held an in-person roundtable with Space Force Colonel and Council on Foreign Relations Military Fellow, Corey L. Trusty, in New York City. During the conversation, participants engaged in insightful discussions surrounding Space Defense issues, priorities and its intersection with U.S. National Security. In their conversation, they explored how space…

Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Hold High-Level Meetings in Dublin March 9, 2026  The NCAFP Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders gathered in Dublin for a series of high-level meetings with government officials, diplomats, academics, and business leaders as they refined and presented their policy proposals. The Emerging Leaders program brings together community leaders from across Northern Ireland who are developing forward-thinking solutions for the region while strengthening transatlantic and trilateral relationships. The Dublin visit marked a key milestone in the program, giving participants the opportunity to test and refine their ideas ahead of their publication and presentations in New York City later…

Public Event: The U.S.-Japan Alliance in a Changing World Order February 23 | 6:30 PM ET *This event was postponed due to hazardous weather conditions. Please check our website for any updates. As strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific intensifies, the U.S.-Japan alliance stands at a pivotal juncture. It serves as an anchor not only for bilateral cooperation but also for broader regional peace, stability, and economic security. While the Indo-Pacific remains strategically vital, the recent 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy framing suggests a more transactional alliance footing,…

Prospects for Relations with North Korea February 3, 2026 Produced in collaboration with The Korea Society and co-hosted by The APEC Study Center https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqf4EA1P1JU&list=TLGG4AM_sduD08owNTAzMjAyNg Join us for a program examining prospects for relations with North Korea, including U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) alliance coordination, inter-Korean relations, the impact of North Korea’s close relations with China and Russia, security concerns, and diplomatic opportunities.  It is expected that North Korea’s Workers’ Party of Korea will hold…

Ukraine: Moving Towards Peace? with Amb. Melnyk and Amb. Popadiuk October 15, 2025with Andrii Melnyk and Roman PopadiukModerated by Susan ElliottWritten by William Robbins

Book Talk: Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea With Joel S. WitNovember 6, 2025Moderated by Susan A. ThorntonCo-sponsored with the  Join us on Thursday, November 6 for a conversation between Joel S. Wit, Distinguished Fellow in Asian and Security Studies at the Stimson Center, and Susan A. Thornton, NCAFP Asia Program Director. In his newly published book, Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea, Wit examines the last few decades of U.S….

NCAFP Launches Third Cohort with Belfast Conference September 2025  The National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) officially launched the third cohort of the Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program (NI EL) at a conference in Belfast. Over the next nine months, this cohort will develop innovative policy proposals addressing regional and global challenges, from boosting tourism and transatlantic trade to advancing climate-smart agriculture, green energy, and climate justice. Emerging Leaders will also focus on pressing social issues such as reimagining social housing, preventing youth paramilitarism, strengthening grassroots storytelling, and reversing brain drain, while preparing for an AI-driven future.   Transatlantic…