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Dr. Marek Chodakiewicz speaks about networking for New America Initiative

On March 6, IWP professor Dr. Marek Chodakiewicz spoke on a panel for a conference on “Reclaiming the Providence for America: Building an International Alliance.” The conference was organized by New America Initiative and held at the Hilton Washington Capitol Hill. The panel, entitled “Networking Across Borders and Cultures,” was part of a session on…

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American troops outside the Hue Imperial Palace during the Battle of the Citadel

Asia Initiative Lecture Series announces event with IWP Dean James Robbins

We are pleased to announce The Institute of World Politics’ (IWP) upcoming event with Dr. James Robbins, IWP Dean, on the topic of “The Myths and Realities of the 1968 Tet Offensive.” This event will be part of the Asia Initiative Lecture Series, sponsored by IWP’s China/Asia Program. On April 13th, Dr. Robbins will present…

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IWP partners with UNC-Wilmington for national security and international affairs education

IWP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of North Carolina Wilmington to further national security and international affairs education. The agreement, signed by IWP President Amb. Aldona Woś, M.D. and UNCW Chancellor Aswani K. Volety, Ph.D., benefits UNCW students and alumni by offering a guaranteed scholarship of $2,200 per semester to those…

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IWP Leadership at CIA

IWP students visit CIA headquarters

On January 27, 17 IWP students, along with members of the IWP leadership team, including IWP’s President Ambassador Aldona Woś, M.D.,  Executive Vice President Chris Glass, Academic Dean Dr. James Robbins, and Director of Career Services & Special Programs Derrick T. Dortch, were given the honor of visiting the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) Original Headquarters…

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People dressed in ethnically diverse attires or occupational uniforms are marching ahead, all holding the Selected Works of Mao Zedong in hand.

New course on Maoist Revolutionary Wars offered at IWP

This summer, Dr. Christopher C. Harmon will teach a new two-credit course at IWP entitled “Maoist Revolutionary Wars Outside China” (IWP 706).  The course will focus on the theory and practice of Maoist warfare, after an introduction to prominent events in Mao’s life. Students will explore Maoist theory, strategy, and practice as to revolution, insurgency, and war…

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Two IWP professors to speak at VOC Polish Studies Conference

Dr. Marek Jan Chodakiewicz, IWP Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies, and Dr. John Lenczowski, IWP Founder, President Emeritus, and Chancellor, will speak at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation’s annual Polish Studies Conference on March 23, 2023.  The event, entitled “Knights of Liberty: Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, Pope John Paul II, and President Ronald Reagan,” will…

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China/Asia Program launches Mentoring Series for Intelligence and Foreign Policy Careers

On 13 March 2023, IWP’s China/Asia Program will launch a new event series, entitled “A Mentoring Series for Intelligence and Foreign Policy Careers,” the goal of which is to create more opportunities for IWP students, alumni, and prospective students to learn from and network with scholar-practitioners in the fields of intelligence and foreign policy. As…

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