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The Foreign Policy Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world. Founded in 1918, the Foreign Policy Association serves as a catalyst for developing awareness, understanding of, and providing informed opinions on global issues. Through its balanced, nonpartisan programs and publications, the FPA encourages citizens to participate in the foreign policy process.

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Watch a brief history of the FPA produced for its recent 90th Anniversary, narrated by Tom Brokaw of NBC News


A History of the Foreign Policy Association

The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world. Founded in 1918, FPA provides independent publications, programs and forums to increase public awareness of, and foster popular participation in, matters relating to those policy issues.

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A Message from Noel V. Lateef, President of the Foreign Policy Association

In 2008 the Foreign Policy Association marked its 90th year of public education in world affairs. This anniversary was celebrated with a sense of heightened purpose and with confidence that the coming years leading up to our centennial will be among the Associationšs best.

Board of Directors

Our Board is comprised of leaders from business, the academy and international organizations who share a commitment to educating Americans about world issues. Go here to see the full roster of board members.

FPA Annual Reports

Annual report is now available in PDF format online!

OTR: Off the Record

The Off-the-Record Lecture Series (OTR) is an affiliate of FPA, which hosts off-the-record meetings on foreign policy issues. Learn more at www.off-the-record.org

Great Decisions: FPA's Education Program

GD is our flagship educational program. It was started in 1954. Today, we have more than 400,000 participants. Learn how you can get involved!

FPA and the Business Community

Sarwar A. Kashmeri, Publisher, ebizChronicle.com discusses the increasingly important role of the Foreign Policy Association in today's global business community.

FPA Fellow's Program

Information on the Foreign Policy Association's Fellow's Program

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Links to World Affairs Councils

The FPA is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America. You can find other World Affairs Councils here.

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