The John Quincy Adams Society

You may have been surprised by talk of lifting sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil during the war. Participants in the Society's January reading group were not.

⭐Our very own @JuliaGledhill was just awarded the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award from @jqasociety for her outstanding contributions to educate both policymakers and the public on defense spending. Congratulations! jqas.org/john-quincy-ad…

New Episode! John Quincy Adams' "Monsters to Destroy" speech is no mere artifact of a bygone era- it's a timeless articulation of a grand strategy policymakers would do well to imitate. Listen to it and our discussion of its message of restraint here! open.spotify.com/episode/4GMSWG…

Wargaming to familiarize with the battlefield ahead of a staff ride for our midcareer Strategic Leaders Fellows. First Day on the Somme near Thiepval; system is Great War Spearhead II.

Rolling review of applications, window closes 5/25. Learn more and apply here: jqas.org/careers/

The John Quincy Adams Society seeks a paid #intern for Summer 2025. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience at a core organization in Washington’s growing movement for a more restrained U.S. foreign policy.

Our podcast @securitydpod is now available on the @iHeartRadio app. Listen here: iheart.com/podcast/269-se…

Students and early-career professionals interested in a restrained U.S. foreign policy: don't miss your chance to apply for this exclusive professional program! The application window closes on 1/13. jqas.org/the-marcellus-…

You can read more and apply here: jqas.org/the-marcellus-…

Deepen your foreign policy knowledge and build policy writing skills in our Marcellus Policy Fellowship. Applications for the Spring 2025 cohort are open now.

Join our worthy cause and help my organization the John Quincy Adams Society shape the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy on this #GivingTuesday!

This #GivingTuesday I'd like to ask those who support a different approach to American foreign policy and national security to support my good friends at @jqasociety. JQAS equipped me with critical skills as part of their Marcellus Policy Fellowship. They have numerous programs working to change the direction of our national security apparatus and the people working in it. This includes: - Marcellus Policy Fellowship - Fostering in-depth research and policy development among emerging experts. - Strategic Leaders Fellowship - Preparing mid-career professionals for leadership roles with education and networking. - Student Summer Programs - Including the prestigious Morgenthau Grand Strategy Seminar and the Foreign Policy Leadership Development Program, offering immersive experiences that transform lives. - Campus Chapters and Reading Groups - Expanding reach and deepening the discourse on foreign policy at universities nationwide. Support JQAS here: jqas.org/donate-now/ "[America] goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own." - John Quincy Adams

On #GivingTuesday, support us in shaping the future of diplomacy. Your donation helps cultivate leaders promoting #RealismAndRestraint in foreign policy - make your tax-deductible gift now at jqas.org/donate-now/

Since its inception, the John Quincy Adams Society has been challenging conventional U.S. foreign policy wisdom. 🌍 Amidst conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and rising U.S.-China tensions, our mission is more crucial than ever.

We have a few slots open for @jqasociety mid-October reading group I'm facilitating on Jonathan M. Katz's Gangsters of Capitalism, which traces the life of Smedley Butler and the consequences of the conflicts in which he fought. Learn more & sign up here: jqas.org/reading-groups/

If you're passionate about shaping a more prudent U.S. foreign policy, this is unique opportunity that allows you to engage with expert speakers, enhance your writing skills, and work on a detailed policy paper, a policy memorandum, and an op-ed!

Applications for our Marcellus Policy Fellowship close on Sunday! If you have two or fewer years of foreign policy employment, or you're a student trying to work in foreign policy, this is the program for you. jqas.org/the-marcellus-…

A great day of grand strategy learning at our annual conference - and more to come!

Great conversations and connections are happening at our annual conference for foreign policy students and early career professionals.