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The annual Class of '71 Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA) will meet Oct. 15-18 at West Point. The conference will include an opening senior panel discussion Oct. 15, a keynote address Oct. 16, and four roundtable sessions (morning and afternoon Oct. 16-17. Delegates will present their recommendations for U.S. foreign policy developed during the roundtable sessions during the plenary closing session Oct. 18.
2025 Conference Theme - “The Foundations and Future of America’s Global Power and Influence.”
It examines U.S. foreign policy in a shifting, uncertain world. While America remains the leading global power, rising challengers such as China, Russia, and emerging middle powers signal the move toward a multipolar order. At home, debates continue: Should the U.S. preserve and reform the international system it built, or scale back into a more unilateral role? How should it balance its commitments, values, and resources while facing new constraints?
Opening Night Panel - "Assessing & Prioritizing the Levers of National Power”
Speakers will be asked to discuss (and/or advocate for) a lever of national power and assess its current state and future challenges. The panel is designed to help delegates see the various levers of national power before their roundtable discussions, whose product will be a policy pitch to a notional national security council. Speakers will deliver five minutes of opening comments, followed by a moderated discussion of 20 minutes, followed by a 25-minute audience Q&A.
Roundtable Topics
Start: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Location: West Point