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.
Thomas Cromwell discusses his book “Why Ukraine Must Win”
On September 5, Thomas Cromwell, the author of Why Ukraine Must Win, discussed his book at IWP. Mr. Cromwell highlighted the urgency and significance of Ukraine’s role in the contemporary global landscape, making a compelling case for why Ukraine’s success is crucial, not only for the region but for the broader international community. One of…
Read More from Thomas Cromwell discusses his book “Why Ukraine Must Win” ›Dr. Christopher C. Harmon discusses Maoist Revolutionary War Outside China
On May 16, 2023, Dr. Christopher C. Harmon gave a lecture on “Maoist Revolutionary War Outside China.” He teaches a class on this topic at IWP, which was last offered during the summer of 2022.
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Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. speaks at IWP
Last week, The Institute of World Politics welcomed H.E. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Mexico’s Ambassador to the United States, for a visit with IWP students, alumni, and interns. IWP President Ambassador Aldona Z. Woś introduced Ambassador Moctezuma, who delivered a speech on “Shaping the Future of the U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Relationship: A Blueprint for an Integrated North…
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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 from Col. David Maxwell discusses strategies for the reunification of the Korean peninsula ›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 from Dr. Mark Clifford discusses his book Today Hong Kong, Tomorrow the World ›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…
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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…
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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 from Dr. John Lenczowski discusses “Conquest Without War: The Threat of Communist Chinese Political Influence Operations” ›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…
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