The Institute of World Politics
The Institute of World Politics is a graduate school focused on national security and international affairs. Its podcast features guest lectures and discussions aimed at developing leaders who understand international realities and the ethical practice of statecraft. The content draws on the principles of the American political economy and the Western moral tradition. The views expressed by guest lecturers are noted as not necessarily reflecting those of the institute.
Episodes
Iran at the Brink: War, Revolution, and the Future of the Middle East
Iran at the Brink: War, Revolution, and the Future of the Middle East by The Institute of World Politics
Defending The Glorious Cause: The Foreign Policy of the Founding Fathers with Mike Watson
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, this lecture examines the international forces that shaped the nation's rise from thirteen Atlantic colonies to a global power. Mike Watson, Executive Director of the Alexander Hamilton Society, explores how foreign policy and geopolitics influenced America's founding and how the strategic choices of the Founding Fathers continue to
Resources, Power, and Nation Building: Critical Minerals and the New Geopolitics of the 21st
In his new book, Resources, Power, and Nation Building: Afghanistan and the Promise of Minerals, Dr. Haroon Hakimi analyzes how critical and strategic minerals can either underpin nation building efforts or intensify conflicts.
Drawing on his doctoral research at the Institute of World Politics, this lecture examines lessons from U.S. nation building, China’s resource strategy, and the emerging g
Why Poland Is Inconvenient for EU’s Left-Liberal Elites
This presentation examines the growing tension between the sovereignty of nation-states and the expanding ideological and institutional pressure exerted by dominant left-liberal circles in Europe. It begins with the question of why Poland—particularly during the conservative governments of 2015–2023—became one of the primary targets of political and economic pressure from the central institutions
Remembered Homelands, Divided Lands: Ottoman Legacies and the Roots of Ethnic Conflict
This talk argues that the ethnic conflicts of Southeast Europe are not the result of “ancient hatreds,” but of a specific historical configuration shaped during the Ottoman period. Under Ottoman rule, earlier forms of statehood did not disappear but survived in memory and identity in a kind of “suspended animation,” while at the same time demographic structures were significantly reshaped. Conflic
The Life and Fate of Paweł Z. Woś. Methodology of Research on the Polish War Generation
The memoirs of Paweł Z. Woś highlight the significant research challenges encountered by historians of the Intermarium area. Polish conspiracy during the German occupation, participation in the Warsaw Uprising, and operating a small business were all, in reality, acts of anti-communist resistance. The many omissions and instances of imprecision stem not only from the passage of time, but also from
Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin’s Secret War
Unmask the shadowy world of Russian espionage in this lecture with Sean M. Wiswesser, a national security professional whose career spans nearly three decades across intelligence, foreign service, and defense institutions. Drawing on his experience as a senior operations officer with the Central Intelligence Agency—including multiple overseas tours, war-zone deployments, and service as a chief of
The European Union as a Defense Actor
The EU Ambassador to the U.S. Jovita Neliupšienė addresses the European Union’s growing role as a key defense actor. Framed within the broader context of EU-U.S. relations and NATO, the discussion focuses on shifting European security concerns, particularly in response to Russian aggression. The conversation highlights the EU’s strategic perspective and defense dynamics, and showcases its commitme
Wife, Mother, Spy: An Extraordinary Life Filled with Ordinary Days.
In her book, Wife, Mother, Spy: An Extraordinary Life Filled with Ordinary Days, Ms. Ann Butler explores the complexities of balancing a career in the Agency’s Clandestine Service while raising five children with a “non-tandem” spouse. This event will offer students unique insights into the realities of operational tradecraft, specifically the discipline required to maintain work-life balance as a
AI-Powered Simulation Training for Diplomacy, Negotiation, and Crisis Communication
Jan Kasprzycki-Rosikon is the Founder and CEO of Convrsy, Inc., an AI-powered communication training platform focused on high-stakes negotiation, crisis communication, and adversarial simulation. Previously, he co-founded and scaled MillionYou, a collective intelligence and crowdsourcing platform acquired by EY. Over the past decade, he has led large-scale innovation and AI initiatives across Euro
Private Military Contractors: Understanding the Non-State Actors Changing the Institution of War
Dr. Caroline Batka analyzes PMCs in Private Military Contractors: Understanding the Non-State Actors Changing the Institution of War.
This lecture draws on Dr. Caroline Batka’s compendium of research on Private Military Contractors (PMCs) and examines how they are reshaping the modern institution of war. The presentation explores key similarities and differences in how the U.S. military and the E
The CEE Region and the 21st-Century Window of Opportunity
Csaba B. Horváth, PhD earned his PhD in International Relations at Corvinus University of Budapest after completing degrees in History and Political Science at Eötvös Loránd University. He is a member of the General Assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on geopolitics, with a particular emphasis on the Indo-Pacific as well as on Central and Eastern Europe. He has held
Polish Foreign and Security Policy in the Context of the Russian Ukrainian War
Professor Przemysław Żurawski vel Grajewski - Polish political scientist, an academic, and an associate professor at the University of Lodz. Furthermore, he is an associate of the European Institute in Łódź, the Center for Political Thought, and a lecturer at the Natolin European Center and the National School of Public Administration. In 2015, Mr. Żurawski vel Grajewski became a member of the
Challenges to Poland’s National Security in the Changing Geopolitics
Dr. Sebastian Bojemski graduated from the Institute of History of Warsaw University and gained his doctoral degree at The Cardinal Wyszyński University in Warsaw. At the Institute of World Politics (Washington, DC) he attended individual courses in geography and strategy, geoeconomy, strategic influence and propaganda. He was awarded scholarships by the Kosciuszko Foundation (USA) and the M. Grabo
Solidarity across borders: London’s support for Poland’s Solidarity Movement
George Byczynski is a defense and security expert specializing in Central and Eastern Europe. He is an Adviser to the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Poland and a Chief Operating Officer of Anders de Wiart Associates. A former Adviser to the All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Lithuania and Ukraine and a founder of the British Poles Media Group. He holds an LLM in International Law from the Un
The War in Ukraine - An Update from The Front
IWP Professor Glenn Corn provides an update on the situation in Ukraine based on his recent travels to that country, including visits to multiple cities/locations.
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Standing With a Witness of Faith During the War in Ukraine
Bishop Vitalii Kryvytskyi offers a firsthand perspective on the war in Ukraine, focusing on children, families, and resilience.
Bishop Vitalii Kryvytskyi will offer a firsthand pastoral perspective on life amid the prolonged war in Ukraine, with particular attention to the experiences of children and families. Drawing on his role as Roman Catholic Bishop of Kyiv–Zhytomyr, he will discuss how the C
Book Lecture: The Israeli
About the Lecture:
The Israeli, a novel by veteran journalist Phil Kurata, is set in the years 1947 to 1965, after the end of World War II, when in the Middle East, newly independent countries were shaking off the colonial powers of Britain and France. It reimagines the life of famed spy Eli Cohen. Beginning in Alexandria, Egypt, it transitions to a nascent Israel and then to Syria, where Cohen s
Artificial General Intelligence: America's Next National Security Frontier
About the Lecture:
This lecture will discuss the dangers that advanced AI would pose to the United States, the world, and humanity if developed and deployed without proper safeguards. These dangers would include its impact on our economy, geopolitical relations, and our national security.
About the Speaker:
Brendan Steinhauser is a Partner with Steinhauser Strategies, a public affairs firm based
At Sea Against the Soviet Fleet, A Conversation with the Author
Overview
Book talk and signing with Capt. Bryan Leese on At Sea Against the Soviet Fleet—the evolution of U.S. naval intelligence in the Cold War.
***This lecture is sponsored by the IWP IAFIE Alpha Student Chapter***
About the Lecture:
At Sea Against the Soviet Fleet examines the critical transformation of naval intelligence during a pivotal era marked by the Cold War and the Vietnam conflict.
The Demise of Democracy? Lessons from Ancient Athens on the Ideology and Pathology of Democracy
About the Lecture:
"Our democracy is getting self-destroyed, for it abused the rights of freedom and of equality; for it taught the citizens to regard insolence as a right, illegality as freedom, impertinence as equality, and anarchy as happiness." Isocrates, Athenian orator (436-338 BC)
Democracy first emerged in ancient Athens in 507 BC following a long turbulent period of aristocracy and tyrann
Book Lecture: Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) in U.S. Security Cooperation
Overview
Join Dr. Susan Yoshihara for a lecture, reception, and signing of "Women, Peace, & Security in U.S. Security Cooperation."
About the Lecture:
The authors of this groundbreaking book explore the origins, rationale, and evolution of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) efforts in the context of US security cooperation. Focusing on real-world policy and practice, they draw on cases ranging from
KC Military Lecture in Honor of General Walter Jajko: Could Poland Have Helped the Russian Whites Against the Bolsheviks?
About the Lecture:
In the summer and fall of 1919 not only the fate of Russia, but also that of Europe and the world, was hanging in the balance as the White anti-Bolshevik forces approached Moscow from the south. Lenin’s Bolshevik regime was teetering on the edge and appeared increasingly close to total collapse. However, the Red Army eventually counter-attacked and, turning a fighting retreat i
The Halabja Massacre: Remembering, Reflecting and Rebuilding
About the Lecture:
Dr. Saeed speaks about the Halabja Massacre that occurred on March 16, 1988—a chemical weapons attack under the direction of Ali Hassan al-Majid (“Chemical Ali”), a cousin of Saddam Hussein. The attack claimed between 7,000 and 10,000 civilian lives. Dr. Saeed will discuss the lasting impact on Kurdish and Iraqi history, its role in the discussion of genocide, and his own expe
The Future of U.S. Involvement in the Middle East
About this Event:
Join us for a fireside chat, “The Future of U.S. Involvement in the Middle East,” featuring House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Tex.), in conversation with journalist Dr. James Robbins. The discussion will be moderated by Haley Byrd Witt, Senior Reporter at NOTUS.
This event will examine the evolving role of the United States in the Middle East th
Russian Information and Cyber Warfare Threats: What We Know from the Russian Attack on Ukraine
About the Lecture
This presentation will explore the scope and evolution of Russian information and cyber warfare, drawing key lessons from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Ambassador Smith will begin with an overview of Russia’s cyber capabilities and principal actors, then examine how Russian cyber attacks on Ukraine have developed over time and the implications for Ukraine, the United States, a
Chinese Espionage Operations and Tactics
About the Lecture:
China’s espionage activities are changing the global balance of power, impacting the U.S. and foreign economies, and providing challenges to domestic, national security, and foreign policy formulation. China's "whole of society" intelligence approach provides a sophisticated and expanding global reach to target individuals for recruitment and collection. This briefing analyzes
A Solution for the Kurdish Conflict in Iran: Federalism or Secession?
About the Lecture:
This discussion is based on a case study that examines two policy proposals, federalism or secession, as possible solutions for the Kurdish conflict in Iran. It is a study that meticulously analyzes the historical background of the Kurdish question, identifying the critical factors for the emergence of Kurdish nationalism in Iran and the environmental degradation and dynamics o
The Electoral College and How Other Republics Elect Heads of Government
About the Lecture:
The American Constitution is the world’s oldest. It was designed by our Founders to withstand the storms of faction, geographic expansion, war – and even Civil War. The Founders studied history. They knew that democracies always fail. Plato writes in The Republic that “democracies always become tyrannies.” How is it that our 235-year-old Constitution still governs our land? In
Information as a Domain of War with Professor Larry Dietz
About the Lecture:
Conflict is no longer restricted to the domains of land, sea, and air. The Information Domain has emerged as a more than an equal warfighting domain for conflict from tension through armed conflict. The presentation will look at the information domain in military context in the Ukraine, Gaza, Bosnia, and Iraq. Attendees will get an inside look at how the military orchestrates n
The World on Fire with Col. John Mills
About the Speaker:
COL (Ret) Mills has made immense contributions to America’s national security since the later stages of the Cold War. This service has been both in uniform and as a senior civilian for the Department of Defense. Colonel Mills has multiple combat tours, has helped train and equip six foreign partner military/security forces and has spent time on the National Security Council as t
Book Lecture: A Rage to Conquer
About the Lecture:
A sequel to Michael Walsh’s Last Stands, his new book A Rage to Conquer is a journey through the twelve of the most important battles in Western history. As Walsh sees it, war is an important facet of every culture – and, for better or worse, our world is unthinkable without it. War has been an essential part of the human condition throughout history, the principal agent of soc
Russian Hybrid Warfare in Central Europe With Dr. Ivana Stradner
About the Lecture:
**This lecture is part of the Intermarium Lecture Series and the Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies at The Institute of World Politics**
What is hybrid warfare? How does one identify and read unconventional attacks by autocratic regimes?
Dr. Ivana Stradner will address these and related questions, providing insights into the various tools and techniques used by the Russian Fe
The Smolensk Disaster and Its Political Implications Professor Przemysław Żurawski vel Grajewski
About the Lecture
It has been fifteen years since the Smolensk air disaster. On April 10, 2010, a Polish presidential plane crashed near the Smolensk military airport on Russian territory. The aircraft was carrying a delegation to Katyn to participate in the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the 1940 Soviet massacre, and all 96 passengers and crew members were killed. Among the victims were
Assessing U.S. Relations with Russia and Ukraine
Hear from IWP's expert panel on "Assessing U.S. Relations with Russia and Ukraine." As the war in Ukraine evolves and U.S. policies toward Russia shift, the world may be entering uncharted territory. Join IWP’s expert panel as they examine these developments, drawing on decades of experience shaping and implementing U.S. policy — from the Reagan Administration to today.
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Conquering the Datasphere: Assessing the Threat of Chinese Data Collection With Ms. aren Reesman
About the Lecture:
This lecture is part of the Student Speaker Series
Through engagements like the Digital Silk Road and various state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has succeeded in creating an immense global network for data collection and stores of the world’s data. This capability is unnerving, but a more serious threat emerges coupled with CCP’s intentions to dom
Abrahamic Peace Initiative: An Alternative to Conflict and Bloodshed
To reverse the dangerous and destructive trend towards religion- and ethnic-based conflicts there needs to be a concerted effort to chart a different approach that is rooted in a shared understanding of a common providential purpose for all humanity and animated by a mutual determination on the part of people of faith and goodwill to collaborate in education and action aimed at building a world of
Repatriation of North Korean Refugees Escaping Through Southeast Asia
About the Lecture
This lecture is part of the Student Speaker Series
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea, has one of the worst human rights records in the world, leading many of its citizens to escape through nearby Southeast Asian countries to seek asylum in South Korea or other willing nations. A significant issue these escapees face is having an ambiguou
Ukrainian Courage and Hope: Trauma, Trafficking, Troll Farms, and Tenacity With Mitzi Perdue
Join war correspondent Mitzi Perdue as she shares compelling insights from her four journeys to Ukraine, including on-the-ground reporting from bomb shelters in cities under siege. Explore innovative police initiatives to combat human trafficking and counter Russian propaganda, as well as the pioneering efforts of Mental Help Global, an initiative inspired by her harrowing encounter with a 14-year
Countering the CCP: A Conversation with Chairman Moolenaar
About the Speakers:
Congressman John Moolenaar represents Michigan's Second Congressional District, and currently serves as Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Please visit the committee’s official website for Chairman Moolenaar’s full biography.
Dr. John Lenczowski is Founder, President Emeritus, and Ch
Svalbard_ A History and Analysis of NATO's Potential Arctic Frontier Fortress
About the Lecture
The Svalbard Archipelago is a remote collection of Norwegian islands in the Arctic, un-militarized and seemingly unimportant. However, their geographic proximity to Russian military assets in the Arctic make them a potentially valuable strategic asset for NATO, and a source of concern for the Russians, who have engaged in gray zone activities there since the Cold War. In recognit
Book Lecture: The Russian FSB
About the Book
***This lecture is sponsored by the IWP IAFIE Alpha Student Chapter***
Since its founding in 1995, the FSB, Russia’s Federal Security Service, has regained most the domestic security functions of the Soviet-era KGB. Under Vladimir Putin, who served as FSB director just before becoming president, the agency has grown to be one of the most powerful and favored organizations in Russia
Pig Butchering and National Security
About the Lecture:
Pig Butchering, a slang Chinese term for the process of “fattening the pig before the slaughter”, has become synonymous with crypto investment scams. Investment scams have become the most costly cyber-enabled crime reported to the FBI, with reported losses exceeding $4.5B. Across the globe, some studies estimate losses over $63B. In this discussion, we will differentiate between
Jason Hsu
About the Lecture:
The delicate balance between deterrence and reassurance in managing tensions in the Taiwan Strait calls for balanced action and management of measured risks. The talk will examine how strategic diplomacy, military readiness, and multilateral engagement can prevent conflict, while fostering stability and mutual trust and emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach that strengthens
Africa’s Central Role in the Chinese Communist Party’s Global Ambitions
About the Lecture:
Since the time of Chairman Mao, the Chinese Communist Party has recognized Africa’s importance. Especially under President Xi Jinping, the continent has become crucial to some of the CCP’s most cherished ambitions. In his presentation, Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Joshua Meservey will explain how Africa fits into the CCP’s strategy to reorder the international system, gain for
Constitutional Thinking In The Early Cold War
About the Lecture:
Luke M. Perez will give a Constitution Day lecture on the topic of Constitutional Thinking in the Early Cold War
About the Speaker:
Luke M. Perez is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civic and Economic Thought at Arizona State University. His scholarship examines religion, ethics, and US national security. He was previously a postdoctoral fellow at the Kinder Institute on
Soulcatcher
About the Lecture:
James Lawler’s talk, titled “Soulcatcher,” delves into the complex and often disturbing motivations that drive ordinary people to commit espionage. Drawing from his extensive 25-year career as a senior CIA case officer, during which he earned prestigious honors such as the Donovan Award, the CIA Director’s Award, the HUMINT Collector of the Year Award, and the Trailblazer Award
Res Publica: Polish Commonwealth According to the Legacy of Master Wincenty
About the Lecture:
800 years have passed since the death of Master Wincenty (ca. 1150–1223), called Kadłubek, the first Polish jurist known to us. In his outstanding literary work, the Chronicle of the Poles he told us about Poland forever. The success of Wincenty's political narrative was made possible by the fact that his Chronicle of the Poles was a history textbook until the 19th century, rew
Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada's Greatest Spy
About the Book:
In public life, Dr. Winthrop Bell of Halifax was a Harvard philosophy professor and wealthy businessman. But as MI6 secret agent A12, he evaded gunfire and shook off pursuers to break open the emerging Nazi conspiracy in 1919 Berlin. His reports, the first warning of the Nazi plot for WWII, went directly to the man known as C, the mysterious founder of MI6. Throughout this, a power
TikTok from First Principles: Why it’s the CCP’s Most Potent Weapon Against America and the West
Jan Jekielek explains many facts/realities about CCP policies, activities, and laws. The first was the 2017 National Intelligence Law and the second the concept of Military-Civil Fusion, one of Xi Jinping’s seven national priorities. He discusses much of what we’ve learned about how TikTok works, and about what TikTok is, and how it is likely being used given these realities and precedents.
Ukraine’s Most Important Battle: Fighting for American Hearts and Minds
About the Lecture:
Glenn Corn will provide a ground-level perspective of the current situation in Ukraine and discuss why it's important for the U.S. to support the Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion.
About the Speaker:
Glenn Corn is a 34-year veteran of the U.S. Intelligence and Foreign Affairs communities. Prof. Corn served for over 20 years abroad, including tours in Russia, Turkey
Countering the Dragon: Preparing for Potential Chinese Aggression
An Alexander Hamilton Society student roundtable discussion focusing on current affairs in East Asia, what would happen leading up to an invasion of Taiwan or conflict breaking out in the South China Sea, the policy implications behind it for the region, the United States, and the rest of the world, and then identify unique policy responses outside of what the current thinkers are considering.
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UNESCO 3.0
About the Debate:
In Nov 1945, the U.S. joined UNESCO, a new post-WWII organization designed to promote world peace and security.
In Dec 1984, President Reagan took the U.S. out of UNESCO citing corruption and mismanagement.
In Oct 2003, President George Bush rejoined UNESCO to advance human rights, tolerance, and learning.
In Dec 2018, President Trump took the U.S.out of UNESCO citing anti-Is
China's Space Operations: Assessing PLA Capabilities for U.S. Strategy
This lecture is part of the Student Speaker Series
About the Lecture:
China's advancements in space technology and orbital operations are second only to the U.S. Historically assisted by the Soviet Union, China's space program has set an impressive timeline of space launch milestones, meeting every spacefaring goal for the past 30 years. Under the guise of scientific research, PLA documentation
Book Lecture: Revealing Secrets
***This lecture is sponsored by the IAFIE Washington DC Chapter and the IWP IAFIE Alpha Student Chapter***
About the Lecture:
For a long time, the Australian Signals intelligence (or Sigint) story has been kept secret. Until now…
Why does Australia have a national signals intelligence agency? What does it do and why is it controversial? And how significant are its ties with key partners, the Un
Addressing The Evolving Security Challenges In Korea - 20240304 150517 - Meeting Recording 1
About the Lecture:
**This lecture is part of the Asia Initiative Lecture Series**
For 25 years after the end of the Cold War, most of the national security community assumed that nuclear weapon use was unlikely to be part of any future war. But over the last few years, North Korea has made regular threats of nuclear weapon use and Russia also threatened nuclear weapon use associated with its inva
Wagner Group: The Privatization of the Instruments of National Power
About the Lecture:
The Wagner Group has operated as a manifestation of Russian influence, supporting critical Russian interests in key domains across the globe. The organization, originally founded in 2014 by oligarch businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin as a private mercenary force, has become one of the more prolific instruments of power projection in the Russian geopolitical arsenal.
About the Speake
The World of Lobbying and Current State of Politics on Capitol Hill
About the Lecture:
The current state of politics is divisive, and navigating this is no easy task. As we enter an election year, with over 15 years of non-profit, trade association, multi-client, corporate lobbying experience, and a current advisor to dozens of politicians, political candidates, and past presidential campaigns, Brian Johnson is a captivating speaker who will share with us his ins
Is America Teachable? Lessons Never Learned in our Dealings with "Russia"
About the Lecture:
In 1991, Ukraine’s independence set the tombstone for the USSR, and the U.S. regained its global primacy. Where are we today? How is it possible that In 2004, a top American expert argued, “stop criticizing Putin and start helping him”? Or that In 2021, Ukraine was not even mentioned in the new administration’s Interim Global Security Guidelines? And what do our dealings with M
The Perspective of an American Advisor to Putin's Transition Team
About the Speaker:
Jim Carter is a Senior Fellow with the America First Policy Institute’s Center for American Prosperity. Previously, as Director, he oversaw the Center’s operations, including research and policy development impacting economic growth, tax and budget policy, regulation, trade, and labor productivity.
For nearly a decade, Jim was Vice President of Government Affairs at Emerson, a
Finding Waypoints: A Warrior's Journey Towards Peace and Purpose
About the Book:
What starts as a minute-by-minute account of a disaster in a war zone quickly turns into an uplifting story of survival and triumph in FINDING WAYPOINTS: A Warrior’s Journey Towards Peace and Purpose by Terese Schlachter and Col. Gregory D. Gadson, (Ret.).
Emmy Award winning television producer Schlachter was working at the Pentagon Channel when she attended a press event at Walt
Montesquieu's The Spirit of the Laws: A Critical Text
About the Lecture
In the struggle to adopt the US Constitution, the philosopher Montesquieu’s book, Spirit of the Laws, was frequently cited by both proponents and opponents of ratification. Highly regarded at the time of America’s founding, this 1748 masterpiece has fallen into unjust neglect which Professor Allen’s fresh translation and commentary should do much to rectify.
Professor Allen wil
The United States in the Multipolar World
About the Lecture:
This discussion will focus on how and why the world is shifting into a multipolar world. The speaker will cover how the United States will need to maneuver to not only keep its current place as the main pole, but also survive the ever coming change.
About the Speaker:
Mr. Robert T. Roseberry holds a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Intelligence and a Bachelor of Science in Cr
Philosophical Aspects of the Formation of the European Union
About the Lecture:
Dr. Bulcsu Hoppal would like to highlight some philosophical aspects of the nature of the European Union. He will argue that philosophical personalism (personalistic understanding of the human being) played a decisive role in the formation of the EU. He will address theoretical issues and discuss how Europe is a philosophical phenomenon.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Bulcsu Hoppál i
Book Lecture: Pillars for Freedom
About the Lecture
If America’s center, its citizenry, is not strong, our nation cannot lead internationally: If the United States falters, despotic regimes, led by the People’s Republic of China, will fill the void created, heralding ruin. America can only succeed in this quest if it works most diligently with established as well as new allies. This requires that a new global alliance for freedom
Political Islam and its International Implications
About the Speakers:
Maria Schwaz, a certified social worker, spent 5 years working in psychiatric facilities. While on maternity leave to care for her six children, she received training in Christian pedagogy and has since been teaching at schools and parishes.
The European migration crisis of 2015 spurred her on to study the core tenets of Islam. In 2018, she assumed the role of managing direct
The American Civil Rights Movement and Public Diplomacy
About the Lecture
Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso Jackson will discuss the interconnection between the American Civil Rights movement and international human rights yesterday and today. Jackson grew up in segregated Dallas, Texas. In 1965, he marched for Civil Rights on Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama.
The relationship between foreign affairs and the American Civil Righ
Turkey, Russia, & Iran through the Lens of Modern Warfare & Terrorism
About the Lecture:
From the Black Sea to the Eastern Mediterranean, war and counterterrorism operations define this century. The stakes in this vast, interconnected region are high and growing, and the U.S. needs a better policy and set of statecraft strategies.
Russia, joined by help from Iran, wages war against Ukraine. Russian troops occupy part of Georgia. They now have naval, air, and groun
Private Investment as a Critical Support to U.S. National Security
About the Lecture:
Mr. Dave Horvath brings his background in business and the military to the lectern at IWP to discuss private investment as it relates to U.S. national security. In this lecture, he will discuss the importance of American private capital to fill gaps left by traditional government efforts and how private investment fills that gap. He will also discuss private investment and fina
Politicization of US Intelligence: Causes and Consequences
***This lecture is sponsored by the IWP IAFIE Alpha Student Chapter***
About the Lecture:
"The Politicization of U.S. Intelligence: Causes and Consequences” is a presentation in association with Dr. Gentry's recent book, Neutering the CIA: Why US Intelligence Versus Trump Has Long-Term Consequences (Armin Lear Press, 2023). Beginning in 2016 and continuing into 2021, current and former U.S. in
By Way of Deception Thou Shalt Do War: The Psychology of Intelligence with Dr. Enrico Suardi ('19)
Step into the intriguing world of intelligence and deception as we delve into the psychological tactics of warfare.
About Speaker:
Dr. Enrico Suardi (IWP Class of 2019, Executive MA in National Security Affairs) is director of psychiatry at Saint Elizabeths Hospital, director of forensic services at the Ross Center in Washington, D.C., and the 2024-25 president-elect of the Washington Psychiatri
Wither the CIA? with Fred Rustmann
Mr. Fred Rustmann, an IWP Chancellor’s Council Member and Retired Senior CIA Operations Officer, discusses "Wither the CIA?"
This video is part of the 2023 Annual Chancellor's Council Meeting sponsored by The Institute of World Politics.
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2023 Chancellor Council Meeting: Introduction & Remarks by Dr. James S. Robbins
Dr. James S. Robbins, IWP's Dean of Academics, provides introductory remarks for the 2023 Chancellor's Council Meeting.
This video is part of the 2023 Annual Chancellor's Council Meeting sponsored by The Institute of World Politics.
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Ukraine’s Return to Europe and the Death Throes of an Empire with James Rice
James Rice, IWP Alumnus, discusses "Ukraine's Return to Europe and the Death Throes of an Empire."
This video is part of the 2023 Annual Chancellor's Council Meeting sponsored by the Institute of World Politics.
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Moscow and Tehran: U.S. Policy Considerations with Mr. Ilan Berman
The IWP Student Chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society welcomes Mr. Ilan Berman to speak on the relationship between Russia and Iran.
About the Lecture:
The IWP Student Chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society welcomes Mr. Ilan Berman to speak on the relationship between Russia and Iran. The lecture will go over the history of the Iranian-Russian strategic relationship, where it is today, w
Foreign Leaders Analysis: A Profile of Narendra Modi of India with Dr. Enrico Suardi ('19)
Dr. Enrico Suardi, IWP Class of 2019 and Chief of Psychiatry at St. Elizabeths Hospital, discusses "Foreign Leaders Analysis: A Profile of Narendra Modi of India."
This video is part of the 2023 Annual Chancellor's Council Meeting sponsored by the Institute of World Politics.
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Introduction to the Intermarium and Trimarium – Concept and New Realities Symposium
This video introduces the 16th annual Kościuszko Chair Conference and the 4th Oskar Halecki Symposium, titled "Intermarium and Trimarium - Concepts and New Realities."
This virtual joint symposium is organized by The Institute of World Politics, in Washington, D.C., USA, and The Oskar Halecki Institute in Ottawa, ON, Canada to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passing away of Professor Osk
Reflections about Oskar Halecki with Dr. Marek Chodakiewicz
Dr. Marek Jan Chodakiewicz discusses "Reflections about Oskar Halecki."
This lecture is part of the 16th annual Kościuszko Chair Conference and the 4th Oskar Halecki Symposium, titled "Intermarium and Trimarium - Concepts and New Realities."
About the Speaker
At IWP, Dr. Chodakiewicz holds the Kosciuszko Chair in Polish Studies and leads IWP’s Center for Intermarium Studies. He teaches courses
Implications of U.S. Policy for Russia’s Strategic Decision Making on Ukraine with Dr. Lenczowski
Dr. John Lenczowski discusses "The Implications of U.S. Policy for Russia’s Strategic Decision Making on Ukraine."
This lecture is part of the 16th annual Kościuszko Chair Conference and the 4th Oskar Halecki Symposium.
About the Speaker
From 1981 to 1983, Dr. Lenczowski served at the State Department in the Bureau of European Affairs and as the Special Advisor to Under Secretary for Politica
East Central Europe - Oskar Halecki's Concept: How It Was Developed and Why It Matters
Professor Marek Kornat discuss "Oskar Halecki in the independent Poland (1918-1939)."
This lecture is part of the 16th annual Kościuszko Chair Conference and the 4th Oskar Halecki Symposium.
About the Speaker
Marek Kornat is a historian. He graduated with his PhD from the
Jagiellonian University (UJ) in Kraków in 2000, and subsequently obtained the title of Professor of Humanities in 2015. H
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