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The NCAFP’s public programs, activities and reports enhance our understanding of world affairs and how they affect American foreign policy.
SAVE THE DATE: 2026 NCAFP Gala
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy invites you to an evening that honors our nation’s legacy and looks toward the future. This year’s Gala will celebrate the leaders, partnerships, and ideas shaping America’s role in an increasingly complex world. For more than […]
LISTEN: Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Summer Podcast Series
Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Podcast: A Two-Part Summer Series June 2026 Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program Director Emma DeSouza brings together alumni from across three cohorts to interrogate the defining challenges of post-conflict Northern Ireland — from institutional reform to rights, health, and the next generation of leadership. Episode 1: Building Capacity for the Future: Health, Talent and Smarter Government Emma DeSouza speaks with Austin Orr and Caolan Rooney about the structural pressures now bearing down on post-conflict institutions: an ageing population, an overstretched health and social care system, and the near-impossible task of long-term policymaking inside short-term political cycles….
EVENT RECAP: Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Convene Policymakers, Civic Leaders, and Stakeholders at Parliament Buildings
June 10, 2026 The Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program returned to Stormont for a special event bringing together participants from all three cohorts of the program alongside political representatives, civic leaders, academics, business leaders, and community stakeholders. The gathering highlighted the continued impact of the Emerging Leaders network and provided a platform for intergenerational dialogue […]
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For thirty years, the NCAFP has been conducting informal (Track II and 1.5) diplomatic dialogues focused on building peace in Northern Ireland, maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and promoting regional security in Northeast Asia.
Convened Over 500 Track II Dialogues Spanning Over Thirty Years
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