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As Viktor Orbán leaves power in Hungary, look back at Russia's support for "illiberal democracies". "Russia...sought to forge political relationships with parties that have styled themselves in an authoritarian way in Western Europe and Eastern Europe," says Dr. Alina Polyakova, President and CEO of the Center for European Policy Analysis.

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The Foreign Policy Association proudly hosted its State Dinner 2026 on April 14, 2026, at the Harvard Club of New York City. This special evening brought together leaders from diplomacy, international finance, education, and business to celebrate outstanding global leadership and public service.

The Foreign Policy Association was honored to recognize: Annalena Baerbock President of the 80th Session, United Nations General Assembly, Odile Renaud-Basso President, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Bharat Anand Richard R. West Dean, NYU Stern School of Business , Victor Dodig Senior Advisor & Former President & CEO, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and Thomas McInerney President & CEO, Genworth Financial.

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What was former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's role in Iran's nuclear program? John Wolfsthal, Director of Global Risk at the Federation of American Scientists, explains.

Ahmadinejad and Iran's Nuclear Program What was former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's role in Iran's nuclear program? John Wolfsthal, Director of Global Risk at the Federation of American...

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Revolution and Reform the Making of Modern Iran - Great Decisions - Full episode Executive Producer, MacDara King, Foreign Policy Association.Countering Iran has been a foreign policy objective of US administrations since the Islamic Revo...

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War Powers: Congress and the President - Great Decisions - Full episode The Constitution of the United States divides oversight of the military between the executive and legislative branches. However, since the September 11th att...

What was U.S. public opinion on the Iran nuclear deal? "Opinion was split," explains Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel in this interview from the FPA archives.

US Public Opinion and the Iran Nuclear Deal "In the United States, I think opinion was split on the Iran deal," says Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel. "There were many supporters of the...

Carlos Gutierrez, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, says "As economies become more developed and larger, the percent of manufacturing as a percent of GDP declines...If we did all of our manufacturing locally…Our prices would be higher, and we would be a less competitive country."

Global Trade: Does America Still Make Stuff? President Trump has used 'we don't make things anymore' as a rallying cry in his campaigns. Why does that seem to resonate with so many people? "It's a logic...

Does disinformation threaten democracy around the globe? "It's a huge threat," says Kenneth Wollack, former Chairman of the National Endowment for Democracy.

Is Disinformation a Threat to Democracy? Does disinformation threaten democracy around the globe? "It's a huge threat," says Kenneth Wollack, former Chairman of the National Endowment for Democrac...

John Sipher, who retired after 28 years in the CIA's National Clandestine Service, explains the ongoing impact of a historic Soviet intelligence operation and how the Cheka is still celebrated by 21st-century Russian leadership.

Why Putin Still Celebrates Soviet Spies In this interview from the FPA archives, John Sipher, who retired in 2014 after 28 years in the Central Intelligence Agency’s National Clandestine Service, e...

This engaging panel highlights the evolving political, economic, and business cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the United States while addressing key regional security challenges and opportunities. Panelists were Scott Snyder, President and CEO of the Korea Economic Institute of America and Gerard Baker, Editor-at-Large of The Wall Street Journal, moderated by Noel Lateef, President and CEO of the Foreign Policy Association. This event was brought to you by the Foreign Policy Association and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York.

Strengthening the ROK-U.S. Alliance Through Future-Oriented Security and Business Cooperation The forum highlights the evolving political, economic, and business cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the United States while addressing key regi...

What is China's position on the coup in Myanmar, also known as Burma? "China cannot like a country that is falling apart on its borders," explains Kenneth Wollack, former Chairman of the National Endowment for Democracy.

China and the Coup in Myanmar What is China's position on the coup in Myanmar, also known as Burma? "China cannot like a country that is falling apart on its borders," explains Kenneth W...