Speeches & Lectures

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen.  I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the life of our school: our Trustees, benefactors, faculty and guest lecturers, staff and interns, friends and helpers, our students and alumni, and the spouses and families of those who work for our cause and study here.

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.

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.

What does America owe its veterans? Perhaps the best answer to this question came from a young woman in response to a review I had written of Karl Marlantes’s Vietnam War novel, Matterhorn. 

IWP US Army War College Fellow CH (LTC) Karen Meeker gave remarks on leadership at an open hosue for graduates and their guests on May 20, 2016.