Media & Reports Directory

Roundtable with Col. Corey Trusty, U.S. Space Force With Corey L. TrustyModerated by Susan ElliottMarch 5, 2026Written by Robert Mugno On March 5th, 2026, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) held an in-person roundtable with Space Force Colonel and Council on Foreign Relations Military Fellow Corey L. Trusty in New York City. During the conversation, participants engaged in insightful discussions surrounding Space Defense issues, priorities and its intersection with U.S. National Security. In their conversation, they explored how space…

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…

February 2026 In February, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) welcomed its fourth cohort of Next-Generation Korean Peninsula Specialists in New York City for an in-person conference. Over three days, the cohort refined their policy papers on Korean Peninsula security and gained practical insight into how policy ideas move from draft to public debate.The program opened with peer review sessions, where Emerging Leaders presented draft papers and strengthened their analysis through candid feedback., Editor of Foreign Affairs, joined the cohort to discuss pitching policy work and contributing to…

Geopolitical Risks and the Future of Multilateral Order with Lukas Haynes and Mallory StewartMonday, March 23, 2026Moderated by Susan ElliottIn partnership with the , Geopolitical Risks and the Future of Multilateral Order explores how rising global tensions and shifting norms are reshaping the United States security cooperation. Monday, March 23, 2026Skylight Room, CUNY Graduate Center365 5th Ave, NYC 10016Doors Open at 5:45 PMProgram: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMReception: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Public Event: The U.S.-Japan Alliance in a Changing World Order February 23 | 6:30 PM ET *This event was postponed due to hazardous weather conditions. Please check our website for any updates. As strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific intensifies, the U.S.-Japan alliance stands at a pivotal juncture. It serves as an anchor not only for bilateral cooperation but also for broader regional peace, stability, and economic security. While the Indo-Pacific remains strategically vital, the recent 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy framing suggests a more transactional alliance footing,…

By Susan A. Thornton, Emily Sparkman, and Nia Williams January 2026 A delegation from the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) visited Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, Seoul, and Tokyo in December 2025 to discuss regional security issues and U.S. foreign policy in Northeast Asia. Last year proved impactful for U.S. relations with East Asia, as shifting regional dynamics heightened strategic competition with China, and renewed diplomatic engagement amid leadership transitions in Japan and the Republic of Korea took shape. Interlocutors in Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, Seoul, and Tokyo understand that major changes in U.S….

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….