Speeches & Lectures

  On October 18, 2019, the Defense Forum Foundation hosted its Congressional Defense and Foreign Policy Forum on Capitol Hill. Dr. John Lenczowski, Founder and President of IWP, addressed the Chinese threat to the U.S. and what must be done to develop a comprehensive integrated strategy. A transcript of the event is below. Suzanne Scholte:…

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The remarks below were given by IWP Vice Chairman John Lovewell at IWP Commencement on May 19, 2018, following remarks by Secretary of Defense James Mattis.

Good morning Secretary Mattis, Vice Chairman Lovewell, President Lenczowski, Dr. Bradley, graduates, faculty, trustees, students, alumni, family, and friends. Thank you for joining us today in celebrating the achievements of The Institute of World Politics Class of 2018.

Introduction of U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis by John Lenczowski at The Institute of World Politics Commencement May 18, 2018 It is my great pleasure to introduce to you our keynote speaker, current Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Secretary Mattis has served for more than four decades in uniform. He has commanded Marines…

On March 21, 2018, IWP Professor Henry Sokolski spoke as a witness for the U.S.-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement for the Middle East congressional hearing.   

On February 27, 2018, Predrag Boškovic, the Minister of Defence of Montenegro, spoke at The Institute of World Politics about current affairs and security issues in Southeastern Europe.

On February 8, 2018, Professor Allen C. Guelzo, spoke at The Institute of World Politics regarding the statesmanship of the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln. He discussed the criticisms of President Lincoln and defended the reputation of President Lincoln.  

On Monday, January 23, 2018, three scholars of the Vietnam War came together at The Institute of World Politics to discuss the new documentary The Vietnam War by film directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

On Thursday, January 26, 2018, Dr. Anne Rathbone Bradley gave a lecture to The Institute of World Politics about economic freedom and how economic freedom can help in the effort against terrorism.