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Public Event: The U.S.-Japan Alliance in a Changing World Order February 23 | 6:30 PM ET 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, with a renewed call for Japan and other partners to assume greater responsibility for regional deterrence and economic resilience. This…

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 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 its Ninth Party Congress in January or February. This important gathering occurs approximately…

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…

Donald S. ZagoriaAugust 24, 1928 – September 16, 2025 Dr. Donald Zagoria was a pioneer in his field and the founder of the Forum on Asia-Pacific Security at the NCAFP.  He leaves a legacy of convening U.S.-China and cross-Taiwan Strait dialogues. With his foresight, he recognized that fostering Track II dialogues would yield the most effective policy recommendations for achieving peaceful resolutions. However, what also transpired among the participants was the formation of lasting friendships that endured through the decades. Dr. Zagoria’s expertise in the subject matter was equaled by his kindness, not…

September 2025 The National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) is proud to launch the third cohort of the Northern Ireland Emerging Leaders Program, a mentorship initiative that empowers community leaders to drive change and strengthen transatlantic ties. Building on the success of the first two years, the program has grown from 10 participants to 13, each addressing some of the most pressing issues facing Northern Ireland and the wider world. Over the next nine months, this cohort will take on challenges ranging from boosting Northern Ireland’s tourism economy and transatlantic trade to advancing climate-smart agriculture, green energy, and climate…

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…