Past Events
Dr. John Fonte discusses Philadelphian Sovereignty and American Foreign Policy
Publication Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012
On Thursday, October 4, Dr. John Fonte, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for American Common Culture at the Hudson Institute, spoke about the major themes outlined in his book Sovereignty or Submission: Will Americans Rule Themselves or be Ruled by Others? {read more}
The Precipice of Nuclear Annihilation: Through the Eyes of the Cuban Missile Crisis - 50 Years Later
Publication Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2012
On October 5, 2012, The Institute of World Politics hosted a presentation on the Cuban missile crisis by Gene Poteat, the president of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers. During his career, Mr. Poteat worked with the U-2 and SR-71 aircraft and various space and naval reconnaissance systems. Because of his career experience in intelligence, Mr. Poteat focused much of his presentation on U.S. intelligence gathering efforts related to the Cuban missile crisis. {read more}
Paul Michael Wihbey discusses "Turkey, the Eastern Mediterranean, and US Security Interests: New Dynamics in the Middle East's Balance of Energy Power"
Publication Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2012
On September 27, 2012, Paul Michael Wihbey, President of GWEST LLC, addressed an audience at The Institute of World Politics on "Turkey, the Eastern Mediterranean, and US Security Interests: New Dynamics in the Middle East's Balance of Energy Power." {read more}
US-Vatican relations in the Cold War and Iraq discussed at IWP symposium
Publication Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2012
On Friday September 28th, The Institute of World Politics hosted a panel of experts to discuss the rocky road to diplomatic relations between the U.S. and the Holy See. IWP's founder and president Dr. John Lenczowski offered opening remarks, and introduced IWP's Senior Diplomat in Residence Thomas P. Melady, who served as the Ambassador to the Holy See from 1989-1993. {read more}
IWP holds event on "The Women Who Survived Communist Prisons"
Publication Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
On Friday, September 14, 2012, Tania Mastrapa, IWP Research Professor in Cuban and Latin American Studies, sponsored an event on "The Women Who Survived Communist Prisons." {read more}
Brian J. Kelley Memorial Remarks by Chris, Class of 2010
Publication Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Good Evening everyone. My name is Chris. I graduated with the class of 2010 here at the Institute, and am currently the Treasurer of the Alumni Association. I would like to thank the Institute, and especially Dr.Lenczowski, for not only putting on this event but also for turning his vision of having a school that focuses on American Grand Strategy or, as he likes to say, "using all the instruments of the orchestra," while also attempting to cultivate a spirit of service and civic duty among its students. {read more}
IWP celebrates Constitution Day with lecture by Dr. Roger Pilon
Publication Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
In honor of Constitution Day on Monday, September 17th, members of the IWP community gathered for a lecture entitled, "The U.S. Constitution: Model for the World?" with Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Cato Institute Roger Pilon, who offered insights on the topic. {read more}
Brian J. Kelley Memorial Remarks by Rebekah Stroman, Class of 2010
Publication Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, friends and family. Thank you so much for coming out to the school tonight to join us in celebrating the life of our beloved Professor Kelley. {read more}
Brian J. Kelley Memorial Remarks by Professor Robert W. Stephan
Publication Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen: It is certainly a great honor to be here tonight, and I would like to thank the IWP Alumni Association for asking me to speak at this tribute to Brian Kelley. {read more}
Alumni Association honors the late Professor Brian Kelley
Publication Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
On Friday, September 7, 2012, the IWP Alumni Association hosted a special event in honor of the late Brian Kelley, who passed away in September 2011. Prof. Kelley's students, colleagues, and family members spoke at the event, which was entitled: "A Dedication Ceremony - Remembering Professor Kelley." {read more}
