• Exploring a New Paradigm on the Korean Peninsula

      Events of 2016 suggest the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) are entering uncharted waters on the Korean peninsula. North Korea’s fourth nuclear test and its rejection of denuclearization talks signal a “new normal” in its intransigent behavior. In South Korea, President Park Guen-hye has responded by the unprecedented closing of the […]

  • The Case of South Africa’s Nuclear Armament and Disarmament: Lessons for Today

    Hosted by the Institute for Science and International Security and The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs' Nuclear Policy Talks series South Africa stands out as the only country to have given up indigenously produced nuclear weapons.  It also allowed an unprecedented level of verification by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).  The […]

  • Great Decisions: The Koreas

    All meetings are at the Tradewinds Restaurant, Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy, Viera Florida.  Seating begins at 5:30 p.m.  No seating after 6:30 p.m.  Everyone is expected to dine—cost of entrees $12.00 or less RSVP is required http://fit.edu/lifelong-scholar-society At the end of World War II, Korea was divided in two.  The northern half of the […]

  • National Security Challenges in Asia for the Next U.S. President

    America’s next president will inherit a multitude of national security challenges in Asia. These include instability and terrorism, nuclear proliferation, territorial disputes, and threats to critical sea lanes, among others. R. Nicholas Burns, one of America’s most accomplished diplomats, will discuss what he views as the major concerns in Asia for the United States, and […]