Our student-led chapters are the foundation on which we build our programming. Hosting some of our nation’s most distinguished foreign policy scholars and practitioners, these chapters bring alternative points of view to their college campuses. Whether engaging local professors and thought leaders on critical issues in foreign policy, national security, economic statecraft, or human rights; convening student group discussions on critical U.S. foreign policy issues; or organizing reading series on influential books in the history of American statecraft, they build a community where budding professionals can acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their future careers.
Three Pillars of Campus Programs
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Host Distinguished Scholars and Practitioners
Our debates, lectures, and fireside chats provide students with a deeper understanding of what American global leadership has achieved and why it’s worth defending. By modeling vigorous public discussion and addressing complex issues from multiple perspectives, these events foster respect for different opinions and promote critical thinking in the next generation of leaders.
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Lead Group Discussions on Key U.S. Foreign Policy Issues
Group discussions offer a unique forum for students to engage in serious conversations about current events in international affairs. To support group discussions, the AHS national office highlights a weekly group discussion topic in its Hamilton Dispatch. These topics are supplemented by brief analyses, relevant articles, and discussion questions.
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Organize Reading Series & War Games
AHS supports chapters leading reading series on influential books in the history of American statecraft. Upon plan approval, chapters receive complimentary copies of the selected book. While AHS provides a list of suggested titles on its library page, chapters may propose any significant work in the study of foreign affairs, national defense, economic statecraft, and political development.