Diplomacy in Action

The NCAFP is a nonpartisan policy organization dedicated to advancing American foreign policy interests through dialogue and engagement.

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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.

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Read Post REPORT: The U.S.-China Relationship Heads Toward Stabilization

Read Post REPORT: The U.S.-China Relationship Heads Toward Stabilization

REPORT: The U.S.-China Relationship Heads Toward Stabilization

By Susan Thornton and Emily SparkmanJune 2026 In May 2026, NCAFP convened American and Chinese experts for its annual U.S.-China Track II to assess the state of bilateral relations just ahead of the delayed Trump-Xi summit in Beijing and to identify opportunities to reduce the risks of long-term strategic competition. Although participants differed on the […]

Read Post EVENT RECAP: Forum on Asia Pacific-Security’s Track II Dialogues

EVENT RECAP: Forum on Asia Pacific-Security’s Track II Dialogues

Forum on Asia Pacific-Security’s Track II Dialogues May 10-12, 2026Moderated by Susan A. Thornton The National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) convened a series of high-level Track II discussions in early May 2026. The three separate conferences, which included participants from the United States, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, were held under […]

Read Post APPLY: Korean Peninsula Specialist Program 2026-2027

APPLY: Korean Peninsula Specialist Program 2026-2027

Accepting Applications: Next-Generation Korean Peninsula Specialists Program Application Submission Period: Monday, June 1, 2026 – Sunday, June 28, 2026 The National Committee on American Foreign Policy’s (NCAFP) Forum on Asia-Pacific Security (FAPS) is accepting applications from qualified individuals to join an Emerging Leaders workshop and mentorship program focused on security issues related to the Korean Peninsula. […]

What We Do

Track II Discussions

Core to the NCAFP’s mission, we facilitate informal dialogues that support diplomatic efforts with the mission to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Emerging Leaders Programs

The NCAFP launched three distinct next-generation programs comprised of emerging specialists to bring new perspectives in foreign policy decision-making.

Public Education Programs

As a nonpartisan policy organization we host a variety of public programs for general audiences to learn and better engage with current affairs.

Roundtables & Private Events

The NCAFP regularly conducts discussions on critical matters of foreign policy, often inviting regional and topical experts to debrief our members and community.

Past Projects

Throughout the decades the NCAFP has embarked on numerous programs relating to peace building and international security.

Annual Gala Awards

We honor a number of esteemed individuals and recognize their contributions to public service, corporate leadership, the arts, and peace building.

How We Engage

Through unofficial dialogues (Track I.5 and II), and public education programs, the NCAFP aims to provide influential policy recommendations with the goal of maintaining channels of communication and dialogue, and prioritizing tools of diplomacy and statecraft to resolve international conflicts and diffuse tensions.

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Track II Discussions

Core to the NCAFP’s mission, we facilitate informal dialogues that support diplomatic efforts with the mission to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Emerging Leaders Programs

The NCAFP launched three distinct next-generation programs comprised of emerging specialists to bring new perspectives in foreign policy decision-making.

Public Education Programs

As a nonpartisan policy organization we host a variety of public programs for general audiences to learn and better engage with current affairs.

Roundtables & Private Events

The NCAFP regularly conducts discussions on critical matters of foreign policy, often inviting regional and topical experts to debrief our members and community.

Past Projects

Throughout the decades the NCAFP has embarked on numerous programs relating to peace building and international security.

Annual Gala Awards

We honor a number of esteemed individuals and recognize their contributions to public service, corporate leadership, the arts, and peace building.

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Our Impact

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.

Our Impact

Convened Over 500 Track II Dialogues Spanning Over Thirty Years

Hosted Hundreds of Public Education Programs on a Wide Variety of Topics

Amplified the Voices of 50 Emerging Leaders From Round the World

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Our written reports, recorded programs, podcasts, past edited volumes and projects exemplify the work of the NCAFP. These are the deliverables from Track II discussions, public education programs, and international delegation trips.

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Through its membership program, the NCAFP keeps members up to date on critical foreign policy issues, and connects them with architects of public policy through an array of events.

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