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Please join the Foreign Policy Association in welcoming Peter Krogh, Professor and Former Dean of Georgetown School of Foreign Service, as he delivers an FPA Centennial Lecture on the topic of the “The Great War, Wilson, and the FPA.” Registration begins at 5:30 P.M and a reception will begin at 7:00 P.M. The Foreign Policy Association’s […]

Please join the Foreign Policy Association in welcoming Ambassador Andrew Jacovides, former Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations, as he gives this year’s Spiros Voutsinas Memorial Lecture.  Ambassador Jacovides will share his thoughts on the role of the United Nations in conflict resolution, specifically focusing on the case of the United Nations […]

For the launch of the fall Centennial Lecture Series, the Foreign Policy Association welcomed Michael W. Doyle, Director of Columbia University’s Global Policy Initiative and Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Professor Doyle spoke on “The Model International Mobility Convention,” a proposed framework for the creation of internationally recognized minimum rights […]

Please join the Foreign Policy Association for its 2017 World Leadership Forum Dinner on Thursday, September 14th at The St. Regis Roof.  At this year’s dinner, the Foreign Policy Association will honor Arne M. Sorenson, President & Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International Inc., and Rocco B. Commisso, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Mediacom Communications Corporation.  3037 The […]

The Foreign Policy Association is proud to announce the 17th annual World Leadership Forum. Hosted by the Foreign Policy Association, the World Leadership Forum is one of the foremost public forums on global affairs. Over the years, heads of government and state, executives, investors and policy makers, have participated to discuss and exchange views on […]

While the military clearly recognizes the threat of climate change to our national and global security, they are also one of the largest users of fossil fuel in the world. These concerns, combined with the vulnerability of bases relying on vulnerable electric grids and the tactical exposure associated with transporting fuel into battle, have spurred […]

The Foreign Policy Association’s year-long Centennial Lecture Series, commencing in spring 2017, will celebrate 100 years of commitment to fostering an educated public discourse on the most influential topics in U.S. foreign policy. The Foreign Policy Association’s Centennial Lecture Series will feature extraordinary speakers, who will take the long view and imagine the future in […]

Nuclear Policy: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead United Nations Trusteeship Council Chamber 1 2017-06-05 12:01:08 414517

Smithsonian Secretary David J. Skorton 3024 St. Regis Hotel 1 2017-05-16 12:23:25 178527

Please join the Foreign Policy Association Annual Dinner as we honor international leaders in education and business.  This year, the Foreign Policy Association will recognize Professor Sally Mapstone, Principal, University of St. Andrews, Edward H. Bastian, CEO, Delta Airlines, and, Robert G. Wilmers, CEO, M&T Bank, and William H. Draper, General Partner, Draper Richards.   […]

Please join the FPA in welcoming H.S.H. Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein, who will deliver the second part of this year’s Hassib J. Sabbagh Lecture on Diplomacy. The lecture will be followed with a reception.   Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., reception ends at 8:00 p.m. 3019 Harvard Hall, Harvard Club 2 2017-05-04 08:39:36 416317

Please join the FPA in welcoming H.E. Francois Delattre, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, who will deliver this year’s Hassib J. Sabbagh Lecture on Diplomacy. The lecture will be followed be followed with a reception until 8:00pm.   Registration begins at 5:30pm.     University Club, College Hall 2 2017-05-02 14:17:32 416317

Former Senator Richard G. Lugar gives this year’s Andrew Carnegie Distinguished Lecture on Conflict Prevention in Honor of David Hamburg. 3015 The Cosmos Club 2 2017-04-12 14:26:55 414517

Please join the Foreign Policy Association, IDP Foundation Inc. and the ECOSOC New York Office for the IDP Foundation-Irene D. Pritzker Distinguished Lecture of Social and Economic Development address by The Right Honorable Gordon Brown, United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. * Please use the entrance […]

Please join the Foreign Policy Association in welcoming Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, William Evanina, and Special Agent in Charge of Counterintelligence at the FBI’s New York Office, Charles McGonigal.  Evanina and McGonigal will speak on the topic of cyber security, counterintelligence, and Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential Election.  The panel […]

Off-the-Record will be hosting the Head of Emerging Markets and Chief Global Strategist of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Ruchir Sharma. Members of the Foreign Policy Association are welcome to attend, but space is limited. Doors open at 11:45 am, and attendees arriving after 1:00 will not be permitted to enter the venue.   New York […]

Please join the Foreign Policy Association in welcoming international relations expert and best-selling author Parag Khanna.  The lecture will focus on the findings from Khanna’s two recent books, Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization, and Technocracy in America: The Rise of the Info-State. This lecture will be held at PWC on March 30th. This talk is […]

Please join the Foreign Policy Association in welcoming Ambassador João Vale de Almeida, Head of the European Union Delegation to the United Nations, in delivering this year’s Dag Hammarskjold Distinguished Lecture. This year’s lecture will focus on the future of Europe.  Doors open at 5:30 pm. Listen to the Foreign Policy Association’s interview with the Ambassador. […]

The FPA’s annual Financial Services Dinner is one of the premier gatherings of New York City’s global financial community. The dinner presents an opportunity to hear about cutting edge geo-economic issues from thought leaders and individuals who have an intimate knowledge of international financial architecture. This year’s honorees will include: Dominic Barton Global Managing Partner, […]

Please join the Foreign Policy Association in welcoming a distinguished panel of historians as they seek to place the 2016 Presidential Race within a historical context. This discussion is an Arthur Schlesinger Jr. Distinguished Panel, named for historian, advisor, intellectual, and Foreign Policy Association Fellow, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.  Credit Suisse 2 2016-11-28 11:47:14 416317

Please join the Foreign Policy Association in honoring Thomas W. Strauss, Chairman of RAMIUS, A Cowen Group, and Deborah Gillis, President and CEO of Catalyst.  Deborah Gillis will receive the Foreign Policy Association Medal for her important work and leadership of Catalyst, the premier organization promoting women’s advancement in the workplace. Thomas Strauss will also […]

Off The Record and the Foreign Policy Association jointly present an additional lecture.  Prince Turki Al Faisal, will lecture on, “Emerging Realities in the Middle East: A Saudi Perspective.”  The lecture will be held at the New York City Bar Association, on November 9th, at 12:00pm.    Prince Turki Al Faisal has served as Chairman at […]

Please join The Foreign Policy Association   for the annual Dame Jillian Sackler Distinguished Lecture on Global Health. This year’s lecture will be delivered by Dr. Henry S. Friedman, Deputy Director of the Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University,  the discussion will focus on the new use of immunotherapy on brain tumors.    The […]

Please join the Foreign Policy Association and the Foreign Press Assocation in welcoming Mark S. Wrighton, Chancellor of Washington University at St. Louis.  Chancellor Wrighton will discuss Graying China: The Global Impact of Society and Healthcare, at the the Metropolitcan Club, at 12:00pm on October 25th, 2016.   By mid-century, China will have a large […]

Off The Record and the Foreign Policy Association jointly present the 2016 Elizabeth French Hitchcock Lecture.  Dr. Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s flagship foreign affairs show, will present a lecture, “2016: Why Is This Election Different From Other Elections?“   ** This event guestlist has already reached capacity.  For further inquiries please send an email to […]

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CHECK BACK TO SEE ALTERNATE DATES    Please join the Foreign Policy Association and the Resource Center for Cultural Engagement for a panel discussion on the impact of the arts on foreign affairs. The panel discussion will focus on international art, cultural heritage sites, and the preservation […]

Please join the Hungarian Mission to the United Nations, the Foreign Policy Association, and the Foreign Press Association for an upcoming lecture on Wednesday, September 21st, 7:30 pm, at the Hungarian Mission to the United Nations.  H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, will present a lecture, “Responding to Global Challenges”. […]

Please join the Foreign Policy Association luncheon with H.E. Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Republic of Panama.   The Century Association 3 2016-09-16 15:12:44 416317

The Foreign Policy Association will host a panel event with the Korean Unification Preparatory Committee, featuring Dr. Chong Wook Chung, Vice Chairman of the Korean Unification Preparatory Committee; Dr. Kun Goh, Chairman of the Green Asia Society; Mr. Un Shin, President of the Institute for National Security and Strategy; Dr. Jaechun Kim, Professor at Sogang University; and Mr. Jong-Hoon Kim, former Minister […]

Please join the foreign Policy Association in welcoming H.E. Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, who will address U.S.-Mexico relations. 2935 St. Regis 3 2016-09-01 10:23:47 416317