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 The NCAFP Honors the Life and Friendship of Richard Howe, Esq.

Read Post The NCAFP Honors the Life and Friendship of Richard Howe, Esq.

The NCAFP Honors the Life and Friendship of Richard Howe, Esq.

Richard Howe, Esq.April 7, 2026 The NCAFP honors the life and friendship of Richard Howe, Esq. Mr. Howe was a long-standing supporter and an integral part of the NCAFP community. He served on the NCAFP Board of Trustees for many years as the Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and Member of the Executive Committee. Aside from […]

Read Post REPORT: Anchoring the Asia-Pacific: The U.S.-Japan Alliance in an Era of Strategic Uncertainty

REPORT: Anchoring the Asia-Pacific: The U.S.-Japan Alliance in an Era of Strategic Uncertainty

By Emily Sparkman April 2026 In February 2026, the NCAFP convened experts for a closed-door hybrid discussion to discuss the future of the U.S.-Japan bilateral relations, the growing importance of economic security within the alliance, the role of domestic politics, Japan’s evolving defense posture and strategic autonomy, and the resilience of international institutions during a […]

Read Post NCAFP Receives Grant Renewal from Carnegie Corporation of New York

NCAFP Receives Grant Renewal from Carnegie Corporation of New York

NCAFP Receives Grant Renewal from Carnegie Corporation of New York to Support Northeast Asia Security Dialogues Thursday, March 26, 2026New York, NY The National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) is pleased to announce the renewal of a $600,000, 36-month grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York in support of the Forum on Asia Pacific […]

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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