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 six foreign policy challenges. Policy options for each challenge will be evaluated.
Six Lectures
- Vladimir Putin’s Russia - Is a new Cold War brewing or can we find common interests with the Russian Federation?
- Haiti - Is there hope for the future?
- South Africa - Is it time for Nelson Mandela’s ANC to make room for other political parties?
- Egypt - How has the most important North African Arab state fared since the Arab Spring?
- Prosecuting Heads of State - Realists, such as Henry Kissinger, argue that doing so disrupts statecraft.
- ISIS Update - What is the state of affairs for the Islamic State?
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Course # S6W3X — Full 6 Weeks
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Place: | Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
Dates: | Wednesdays, March 22, 29; April 5, 19, 26; May 3 2017 |
Time: | 12 - 1:30 PM |
Fee: | $60 / member; $85 / non-member |
Class Closed |
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American Foreign Policy
Based upon his popular Great Decisions format, Professor Morton will analyze six foreign policy challenges. Policy options for each challenge will be evaluated.
Six Lectures
- Vladimir Putin’s Russia - Is a new Cold War brewing or can we find common interests with the Russian Federation?
- Haiti - Is there hope for the future?
- South Africa - Is it time for Nelson Mandela’s ANC to make room for other political parties?
- Egypt - How has the most important North African Arab state fared since the Arab Spring?
- Prosecuting Heads of State - Realists, such as Henry Kissinger, argue that doing so disrupts statecraft.
- ISIS Update - What is the state of affairs for the Islamic State?
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Course # S6W3 — Full 6 Weeks
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Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
Dates: | Wednesdays, March 22, 29; April 5, 19, 26; May 3 2017 |
Time: | 12 - 1:30 PM |
Fee: | $60 / member; $85 / 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 six foreign policy challenges. Policy options for each challenge will be evaluated.
Six Lectures
- Vladimir Putin’s Russia - Is a new Cold War brewing or can we find common interests with the Russian Federation?
- Haiti - Is there hope for the future?
- South Africa - Is it time for Nelson Mandela’s ANC to make room for other political parties?
- Egypt - How has the most important North African Arab state fared since the Arab Spring?
- Prosecuting Heads of State - Realists, such as Henry Kissinger, argue that doing so disrupts statecraft.
- ISIS Update - What is the state of affairs for the Islamic State?
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Course # S6W1X — Full 6 Weeks
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Place: | Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
Dates: | Wednesdays, March 22, 29; April 5, 19, 26; May 3 2017 |
Time: | 9 - 10:30 AM |
Fee: | $60 / member; $85 / non-member |
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Register Now
American Foreign Policy
Based upon his popular Great Decisions format, Professor Morton will analyze six foreign policy challenges. Policy options for each challenge will be evaluated.
Six Lectures
- Vladimir Putin’s Russia - Is a new Cold War brewing or can we find common interests with the Russian Federation?
- Haiti - Is there hope for the future?
- South Africa - Is it time for Nelson Mandela’s ANC to make room for other political parties?
- Egypt - How has the most important North African Arab state fared since the Arab Spring?
- Prosecuting Heads of State - Realists, such as Henry Kissinger, argue that doing so disrupts statecraft.
- ISIS Update - What is the state of affairs for the Islamic State?
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Course # S6W1 — Full 6 Weeks
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Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
Dates: | Wednesdays, March 22, 29; April 5, 19, 26; May 3 2017 |
Time: | 9 - 10:30 AM |
Fee: | $60 / member; $85 / non-member |
Class Closed |
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Register Now
American Foreign Policy (Pre-recorded Video Course)
LLS Jupiter is offering students a great new opportunity. Starting March 28 at 12 p.m., we will offer
Pre-Recorded Video Presentations of Dr. Morton's six-week spring course.
If you missed registering for Dr. Morton's morning and afternoon sessions on Wednesdays, you will now have a chance to listen to Dr. Morton's lecture in this pre-recorded video course. The course will be offered in the following format and presented in the auditorium:
- Students will be able to view a pre-recorded video of Dr. Morton's PowerPoint Presentation.
- Students will be able to hear Dr. Morton's fully recorded presentation.
- While students do not have the opportunity to ask questions, they will hear the question and answer session which will be included in the recording.
- Dr. Morton will not be present for this course.
- This is a six-week course.
- This course is not available online.
Based upon his popular Great Decisions format, Dr. Morton will analyze six foreign policy challenges. Policy options for each challenge will be evaluated.
Six Lectures
- Vladimir Putin’s Russia - Is a new Cold War brewing or can we find common interests with the Russian Federation?
- Haiti - Is there hope for the future?
- South Africa - Is it time for Nelson Mandela’s ANC to make room for other political parties?
- Egypt - How has the most important North African Arab state fared since the Arab Spring?
- Prosecuting Heads of State - Realists, such as Henry Kissinger, argue that doing so disrupts statecraft.
- ISIS Update - What is the state of affairs for the Islamic State?
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Course # S6T3 — Full 6 Weeks
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Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
Dates: | Tuesdays, March 28; April 4, 11, 25; May 2, 9 2017 (No Class On Tuesday, April 18 2017 ) |
Time: | 12 - 1:30 PM |
Fee: | $35 / member; $35 / non-member |
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New President, New Foreign Policy: A Two-Month Assessment
Generously Sponsored by Jules and Connie Kay
Even before inauguration, Donald Trump was raising eyebrows with his cabinet selection, tweets and policy positions. In this one-time lecture, Professor Morton will provide an assessment of President Trump’s foreign policy after two months in office. How does he compare to previous presidents this early and how are his actions consistent with his campaign promises?
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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Course # S1R5 — One Time Event
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Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
Dates: | Thursday, March 30 2017 |
Time: | 7 - 8:30 PM |
Fee: | $30 / member; $40 / non-member |
Class Closed |
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Course # S1R5X — One Time Event
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Place: | Room 151 (Annex), Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
Dates: | Thursday, March 30 2017 |
Time: | 7 - 8:30 PM |
Fee: | $30 / member; $40 / non-member |
Class Closed |
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Register Now