Summaries of past extracurricular lectures at IWP may be found below. For more information, please see upcoming events at IWP, join our invitation list, or listen to our videos or podcasts.
Col. David Maxwell discusses strategies for the reunification of the Korean peninsula
On July 7, 2022, Colonel David S. Maxwell (ret.) delivered a lecture on the reunification of the Korean peninsula as part of the Asia Initiative Lecture Series. Col. Maxwell discussed why it is necessary to look beyond the nuclear crisis and think about how to achieve reunification. Col. Maxwell began by discussing big-picture questions to…
Read More ›Dr. Mark Clifford discusses his book Today Hong Kong, Tomorrow the World
Dr. Mark Clifford gave a lecture on his book, Today Hong Kong, Tomorrow the World, on February 24, 2022 as a part of the Asia Initiative Lecture Series. During the lecture, Dr. Clifford analyzed Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong. By using Hong Kong as a case study, Dr. Clifford identified China’s motives, rationale, and strategy.…
Read More ›Dr. Marek Chodakiewicz analyzes Putin’s approach to Ukraine and Russia’s grand strategy
On March 27, 2022, IWP’s Dr. Marek Chodakiewicz delivered a lecture entitled “Ukraine and Russia: What’s going on?” Dr. Chodakiewicz analyzed the goals and strategy of Putin to help attendees better understand the invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, he dedicated time to addressing questions that frequently come up in conversations about the invasion. Dr. Chodakiewicz began…
Read More ›Dr. Jeb Nadaner discusses the changes necessary for the U.S. industrial base to become a great power
On January 27, 2022, The Institute of World Politics hosted an event entitled “Does America Have the Industrial Base it Needs to be a Great Power?” This lecture examined the ideas of the U.S. industrial base and how it has evolved and changed over time. Dr. Jeb Nadaner discussed U.S. industrial capabilities, U.S. government policy…
Read More ›Dr. Anders Corr discusses the trend toward a concentration of power and China’s hegemonic goal
On January 26, The Institute of World Politics hosted a webinar entitled “The Trend Toward a Concentration of Power and China’s Hegemonic Goal,” led by Dr. Anders Corr, founder of Corr Analytics, Inc. This event is part of the China Series sponsored by The Institute of World Politics. Dr. Corr’s presentation focused on the historical…
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Dr. John Lenczowski discusses “Conquest Without War: The Threat of Communist Chinese Political Influence Operations”
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, IWP Founder, Chancellor, and President Emeritus Dr. John Lenczowski gave a lecture entitled “Conquest Without War: The Threat of Communist Chinese Political Influence Operations.” This talk was part of a series on Chinese strategic issues co-sponsored by the Movement for the Renaissance of Vietnam, the National Bureau of Asian Research,…
Read More ›Colonel David S. Maxwell discusses the security situation on the Korean Peninsula
On Tuesday, September 21, The Institute of World Politics hosted a webinar entitled “The Security Situation on the Korean Peninsula,” led by Col. David S. Maxwell of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). The lecture was sponsored by the Asia Initiative Lecture Series at IWP. Col. Maxwell’s presentation focused on the Kim regime’s goal…
Read More ›Dr. Christopher Burkett describes elements of the Founders’ philosophy on foreign policy
On September 16th, 2021, The Institute of World Politics hosted a webinar entitled The Founders’ Philosophy of Foreign Policy, led by Dr. Christopher Burkett. This lecture was presented in honor of Constitution Day. Dr. Burkett explained the Founders’ foreign policy ideals, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, and the changing of these ideas…
Read More ›Dr. Mir Sadat speaks on security in the modern space race
On June 29, 2021, The Institute of World Politics hosted a webinar entitled “A Space Vision to Guide America’s Strategic Competition with China,” led by Dr. Mir Sadat. This lecture was a part of IWP’s China Series. Dr. Sadat’s presentation focused on many topics that came together to explain the importance of the United States’…
Read More ›Dr. Peter Campbell examines leadership and strategy through the life of President Ulysses S. Grant
On June 10th, The Institute of World Politics hosted a webinar entitled “Strategy, Statecraft, and Character in Ulysses S. Grant’s Civil War Memoir,” led by Dr. Peter Campbell of Baylor University. Dr. Campbell examined Ulysses S. Grant’s memoir, discussing how Grant’s development and experiences informed his strategy and decision-making during the Civil War. About the…
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