FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – For the first time ever, HFX today released two contrasting agendas for its influential November Halifax International Security Forum. “This November is a hinge of history,” HFX President Peter Van Praagh said. “Democracy is facing a multi-front attack: in Europe, in the Middle East,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – HFX announced today the return of its groundbreaking global competition 15@15: Youth Building Democracy. Launched in 2023, 15@15: Youth Building Democracy introduces youth to HFX’s vital mission of strengthening strategic cooperation among the world’s democracies. “15@15: Youth Building Democracy is a vibrant youth initiative,” said…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – HFX announced today the opening of its call for applications for the 2024 Peace With Women Fellowship. The Fellowship is a three-week executive study tour for senior female military officers from NATO and NATO-partner countries. The 2024 program will include meetings with senior military, political,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – HFX is proud to announce that the 2024 Halifax International Security Forum will be held November 22-24, 2024 in Nova Scotia, Canada. The 2024 Forum takes place two weeks after the US presidential election and will be the first major international gathering in the post-election…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HALIFAX, NS – Peter Van Praagh, President of HFX, awarded the HFX John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service today to the People of Israel. The Prize was presented at the 15th annual Halifax International Security Forum – an event that Senator McCain long supported and…