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The National Committee on American Foreign Policy
was founded in 1974 by Professor
Hans J. Morgenthau and others. It is a nonprofit, activist organization
dedicated to the resolution of conflicts that threaten U.S. interests.
“Mutual understanding and respect among nations
help promote peace, tolerance, and prosperity around the world.
Since 1974, your organization has helped advance American foreign
policy and resolve conflicts that threaten our national security.…
I appreciate members of the National Committee on American Foreign
Policy for your commitment to furthering human rights, strengthening
our global economy, and extending freedom and democracy to people
everywhere.”
President George W. Bush
“The National Committee’s 1994 Conference on
Northern Ireland…helped to set the stage for an historic period
of U.S. engagement in promoting peace in Northern Ireland. By
reaching out to key Irish and British political leaders, you contributed
to IRA and loyalist cease-fires. We are grateful for your abiding
commitment to the cause of peace and for your extraordinary contributions
in advancing that goal.”
President Bill Clinton
“I commend you for the thoughtfulness and sophistication
of the analysis that you generated at the Committee’s Roundtable.
Your report makes a valuable and timely contribution, particularly
given the recent visit of Chinese Vice Premier, Qian Qichen. The
NCAFP continues to be held in high esteem in the international
affairs community. We look forward to your continuing efforts
to illuminate these difficult and important issues.”
The Honorable Colin L. Powell
Secretary of State
On the NCAFP Track I-1/2 Project on U.S.-China-Taiwan Relations
“I just wanted to thank you for your summary
of the National Committee on American Foreign Policy’s trip to
Beijing and Taipei this past January [2005]. This is a perfect
example of what ‘open source intelligence’ can provide, and I
have disseminated your findings through appropriate channels.
The cross-strait situation will continue to remain on the forefront
of our consciousness for the foreseeable future. Your work on
this subject couldn’t be more timely – thank you so much for bringing
it to my attention.”
The Honorable John D. Negroponte
Director of National Intelligence
“The persistent, well-informed efforts by you
and your highly qualified group have built trust in all three
capitals [Washington, Beijing, Taipei]. The access and insights
that you develop as a result are invaluable as we all pursue peace
in the Taiwan Strait.”
James F. Moriarty
Former Special Assistant to the President
Senior Advisor on Asian Affairs, National Security Council
“Let me express once more my admiration for
the way the Committee has pursued its chartered task and for the
success it has had in that effort.”
The Honorable George F. Kennan
Former U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union
"My enthusiasm for the splendid work of the National Committee
on American Foreign Policy is reflected in my active participation
in its programs. No other foreign policy organization does a better
job of leveraging its resources to stimulate and inform the national
debate on America's role in the world."
Winston Lord, Former U.S. Ambassador to China
“I am delighted to hear that the outstanding
work of the National Committee on American Foreign Policy goes
on unabated, analyzing and developing your country’s role in international
affairs.”
The Rt. Hon. The Baroness Margaret Thatcher,
L.G., O.M., F.R.S.
“The National Committee on American Foreign
Policy’s program is the best track two effort that exists in contributing
to the stability in the Taiwan Strait.”
President Chen Shui-bian, Taiwan
“The National Committee on American Foreign
Policy is very renowned in Chinese diplomatic circles. It does
useful work in promoting U.S.-China relations. The Chinese side
attaches great importance to your visits.”
His Excellency Tang Jiaxuan
State Councilor, People’s Republic of China
“Thanks to the NCAFP for providing an institutional
home for the ideas and ideals of the realist tradition.”
The Honorable James A. Baker III
Former Secretary of State
“It is not every day I praise another foreign
affairs organization. But I want to do just that…After thirty
years, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy is going
strong. This is a very good thing for all of us. The National
Committee stands out as an oasis of non-partisanship and serious
thought about this country’s purpose in the world.”
The Honorable Richard N. Haass
President of the Council on Foreign Relations
“The NCAFP’s role in fostering peace and reconciliation
in Northern Ireland is exemplary. It has provided a forum where
representatives of the communities can express their points of
view and know that they will be heard by an audience willing to
share its experience in foreign policy and to offer constructive
advice.”
Noel Fahey
Ambassador of Ireland to the United States
“Through its discussions, publications, and
direct involvement in crises from Northern Ireland, to China,
to North Korea, and the Middle East, the National Committee has
made an important contribution to ensuring America’s national
interests are advanced from a nonpartisan perspective within the
framework of Morgenthau’s political realism.”
The Honorable Nancy Soderberg
Vice President, International Crisis Group
Former Ambassador to the United Nations
“Since 1974, the National Committee on American
Foreign Policy has provided a high standard of analysis and perspective
regarding many areas where conflict resolution is critical. From
experts in diplomacy to members of academia, the Committee represents
some of the most perceptive minds and point[s] of view that have
added an important component to sensitive global debates.”
Governor George E. Pataki
“I believe that the NCAFP has performed a very
valuable service on the work in cross-strait relations which you
ably coordinate. I read carefully all of the trip and roundtable
reports…. I find that they provide valuable insights on views
in the Mainland and on Taiwan and on possibilities for renewing
dialogue between the two sides. Participants from both Taiwan
and the Mainland have told me that your roundtable meetings provide
them with unique opportunities to interact and informally exchange
views. In the absence of any official channel between the two
sides, this opportunity for Track Two contact is especially important.”
Raymond F. Burghardt
Former Director, American Institute in Taiwan
“Taiwan is a key and difficult issue in U.S.
diplomacy with the PRC, an issue to which I have been devoting
considerable attention. I have therefore found especially helpful
the opportunities to meet with various NCAFP delegations over
the past year. . . . The NCAFP has produced a series of helpful
reports on its crossstrait program, including a recent interim
report, ‘Cross-Strait Relations: Breaking the Impasse,’ which
has many useful insights. Your inputs and insights are about the
most balanced and useful that we see.”
The Honorable Joseph W. Prueher
Former U.S. Ambassador to China
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