Past Webinars & Events

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…

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…

With Jeffrey FeltmanSeptember 17, 2025Moderated by Susan Elliott U.S. policy in the Middle East has consistently been a defining challenge for every presidential administration. Experts and analysts agree that over the last five years, a significant paradigm shift has dramatically altered the region’s geopolitics. This shift encompasses signs of stability, such as the Abraham Accords and the 2023 Iran-Saudi rapprochement, alongside more recent conflicts like the Hamas-led October 7th attack on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza. Other factors include the power vacuums left in Syria and Lebanon, the Twelve-Day War between Iran and Israel, and Israel’s targeted assassination…

Tuesday, November 18, 2025The Metropolitan Club, New York City On Tuesday, November 18, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) hosted its 2025 Annual Gala Dinner at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. More than 200 distinguished guests from the diplomatic and policy communities, media, academia, and the private sector joined friends and supporters of the organization for an evening focused on advancing informed dialogue and constructive engagement in American foreign policy. The program was led by Ms. Jacqueline Adams, Emmy Award-winning journalist and NCAFP Trustee, who served…

Education and the Future of Northern Ireland's Peace Process With Patricia O'Lynn, Matthew Taylor, Matthew O'Neil, and Anne DevlinAugust 7, 2025Moderated by Emma DeSouza The National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) conducted two (NI EL) virtual talks this summer. These public events featured NI EL alumni sharing their insights and sparking meaningful conversations on two critical transatlantic topics: the role of education in peacebuilding, and transatlantic collaboration on climate and biodiversity. Participation was open to all. Education and the Future of Northern…

Bridging the Atlantic: Lessons from Northern Ireland on Tackling the Climate and Biodiversity Crisis With Donal Griffin and Rosalind SkillenJuly 22, 2025Moderated by Emma DeSouza The National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) conducted two (NI EL) virtual talks this summer. These public events featured NI EL alumni sharing their insights and sparking meaningful conversations on two critical transatlantic topics: the role of education in peacebuilding, and transatlantic collaboration on climate and biodiversity. Participation was open to all. Bridging the Atlantic: Lessons from Northern Ireland…