Political Science
Jeffrey S. Morton, Ph.D., is a Professor of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University, a Fellow at the Foreign Policy Association and recipient of the prestigious FPA Medal, which is bestowed upon leading members of the American foreign policy establishment. He has been honored with numerous university awards, including Researcher of the Year, Faculty Talon Award, Master Teacher, and University Distinguished Teacher of the Year. Professor Morton has contributed to articles that have appeared in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. He directs the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program, which has received 33 national and international awards for academic excellence and placed 1st overall at Nationals in Washington, D.C. in 2018.
American Foreign Policy (Annex)
Based upon his popular Great Decisions format, Professor Morton will analyze eight foreign policy challenges. Policy options for each challenge will be evaluated.
Eight Lectures
- Qatar - A small Persian Gulf nation that plays an over-sized role in world politics.
- Colombia - Our Latin American ally that has suffered through five decades of civil war.
- The West Bank - Is this the basis of a future Palestinian state?
- The Balkans - After a tragic decade in the 1990s, the countries of the former Yugoslavia struggle for normalcy.
- Somalia - Is there any hope for this strategically placed Horn of Africa country?
- Kashmir - The world's most unsolvable conflict, caught between two nuclear rivals.
- Poland - Is Poland giving back all the gains it made since the end of the Cold War?
- Canada - Our northern neighbor under new management.
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| Course # F8W2X — Full 8 Weeks
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| Place: | Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Wednesdays, October 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14 2016
(No Class On Wednesday, November 23 2016 ) |
| Time: | 12 - 1:30 PM |
| Fee: | $85 / member; $115 / non-member |
| Class Closed |
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Register Now
American Foreign Policy
Based upon his popular Great Decisions format, Professor Morton will analyze eight foreign policy challenges. Policy options for each challenge will be evaluated.
Eight Lectures
- Qatar - A small Persian Gulf nation that plays an over-sized role in world politics.
- Colombia - Our Latin American ally that has suffered through five decades of civil war.
- The West Bank - Is this the basis of a future Palestinian state?
- The Balkans - After a tragic decade in the 1990s, the countries of the former Yugoslavia struggle for normalcy.
- Somalia - Is there any hope for this strategically placed Horn of Africa country?
- Kashmir - The world's most unsolvable conflict, caught between two nuclear rivals.
- Poland - Is Poland giving back all the gains it made since the end of the Cold War?
- Canada - Our northern neighbor under new management.
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| Course # F8W2 — Full 8 Weeks
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Wednesdays, October 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14 2016 |
| Time: | 12 - 1:30 PM |
| Fee: | $85 / member; $115 / non-member |
| Class Closed |
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Register Now
American Foreign Policy (Annex)
Based upon his popular Great Decisions format, Professor Morton will analyze eight foreign policy challenges. Policy options for each challenge will be evaluated.
Eight Lectures
- Qatar - A small Persian Gulf nation that plays an over-sized role in world politics.
- Colombia - Our Latin American ally that has suffered through five decades of civil war.
- The West Bank - Is this the basis of a future Palestinian state?
- The Balkans - After a tragic decade in the 1990s, the countries of the former Yugoslavia struggle for normalcy.
- Somalia - Is there any hope for this strategically placed Horn of Africa country?
- Poland - Is Poland giving back all the gains it made since the end of the Cold War?
- Canada - Our northern neighbor under new management.
- Canada - Our northern neighbor under new management.
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| Course # F8W1X — Full 8 Weeks
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| Place: | Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Wednesdays, October 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14 2016
(No Class On Wednesday, November 23 2016 ) |
| Time: | 9 - 10:30 AM |
| Fee: | $85 / member; $115 / non-member |
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Register Now
American Foreign Policy
Based upon his popular Great Decisions format, Professor Morton will analyze eight foreign policy challenges. Policy options for each challenge will be evaluated.
Eight Lectures
- Qatar - A small Persian Gulf nation that plays an over-sized role in world politics.
- Colombia - Our Latin American ally that has suffered through five decades of civil war.
- The West Bank - Is this the basis of a future Palestinian state?
- The Balkans - After a tragic decade in the 1990s, the countries of the former Yugoslavia struggle for normalcy.
- Somalia - Is there any hope for this strategically placed Horn of Africa country?
- Kashmir - The world's most unsolvable conflict, caught between two nuclear rivals.
- Poland - Is Poland giving back all the gains it made since the end of the Cold War?
- Canada - Our northern neighbor under new management.
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| Course # F8W1 — Full 8 Weeks
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Wednesdays, October 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14 2016 |
| Time: | 9 - 10:30 AM |
| Fee: | $85 / member; $115 / non-member |
| Class Closed |
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Register Now
A New President Confronts the World (Annex)
In honor of Bob Jacob’s 85th birthday, his dearest friends sponsored and dedicated this lecture to him.
The inauguration of a new U.S. president is an exciting
event for America and the world. Selecting a foreign
policy staff of advisors and setting the agenda for the
nation and its relations with other countries are among
the most influential decisions a president can make. In
this one-time lecture, Professor Morton will assess the
condition of U.S. relations with the world and set the
table for the new administration.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # F1R5X — One Time Event
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| Place: | Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursday, November 17 2016 |
| Time: | 7 - 8:30 PM |
| Fee: | $35 / member; $45 / non-member |
| Class Closed |
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Register Now
A New President Confronts the World
In honor of Bob Jacob’s 85th birthday, his dearest friends sponsored and dedicated this lecture to him.
The inauguration of a new U.S. president is an exciting
event for America and the world. Selecting a foreign
policy staff of advisors and setting the agenda for the
nation and its relations with other countries are among
the most influential decisions a president can make. In
this one-time lecture, Professor Morton will assess the
condition of U.S. relations with the world and set the
table for the new administration.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # F1R5 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursday, November 17 2016 |
| Time: | 7 - 8:30 PM |
| Fee: | $35 / member; $45 / non-member |
| Class Closed |
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Register Now
America's Diplomats (Annex)
Film Screening and Discussion
“America’s Diplomats,” a one-hour documentary
produced by the Foreign Policy Association, presents the
story of America's diplomatic efforts.
Visually and narratively attractive, packed with littleknown
facts and eye-catching clips, the film paints a
faithful portrait of the U.S. Foreign Service while fairmindedly
probing a range of issues.
Join Professor Jeffrey Morton for the debut Palm Beach
County screening of this documentary, followed by a
15-minute Q&A session.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # F1R2X — One Time Event
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| Place: | Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursday, October 27 2016 |
| Time: | 7 - 8:30 PM |
| Fee: | $15 / member; $15 / non-member |
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Register Now
America's Diplomats
Film Screening and Discussion
“America’s Diplomats,” a one-hour documentary
produced by the Foreign Policy Association, presents the
story of America's diplomatic efforts.
Visually and narratively attractive, packed with littleknown
facts and eye-catching clips, the film paints a
faithful portrait of the U.S. Foreign Service while fairmindedly
probing a range of issues.
Join Professor Jeffrey Morton for the debut Palm Beach
County screening of this documentary, followed by a
15-minute Q&A session.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # F1R2 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Thursday, October 27 2016 |
| Time: | 7 - 8:30 PM |
| Fee: | $15 / member; $15 / non-member |
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Register Now
