The Class of 1971 Student Conference on US Affairs Breadcrumb academics academic departments social sciences student conference on us affairs Social Sciences (left) MENU Main Page About Department Mission & History Faculty Directory Academic Majors & Minors American Politics International Relations Economics Grand Strategy Counterterrorism Studies Cadet Activities Clubs AIADs SCUSA Conference Graduate Scholarship Program Faculty Research Combatting Terrorism Center OEMA Social Research Lab Faculty Research Digital Commons Prospective Faculty Follow Us Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Registration for SCUSA 72 SCUSA IS BACK! The 72nd Annual Class of 1971 SCUSA will be held from 03 to 06 November 2021 at West Point and virtually! Due to COVID restrictions, the conference will have a smaller footprint as well as lower attendance than previous conferences to meet public health safety guidelines. However, our team is working diligently to meet stakeholder expectations, public health requirements, and uphold the SCUSA tradition of bringing together students, cadets, and experts from across the Nation to think critically about national security problems as well as bridging the civil-military gap. Invitations have been sent out to the selected schools for SCUSA 72 – check with your university. Please contact Major Jared Stefani with any questions. Conference Links Frequently Asked Questions Previous Conference - SCUSA 71 SCUSA 72 Class of 1971 Student Conference on US Affairs (SCUSA) SCUSA is a four-day conference in which students work with scholars and practitioners to develop policy proposals that address important topics in US foreign policy. SCUSA is one of the largest conferences of its type and is attended by approximately 200 undergraduate students from over 125 colleges and universities worldwide. West Point has hosted SCUSA 71 times, with the first event held in 1949. In addition to offering an opportunity to discuss complex issues of foreign policy, SCUSA provides a foundation for developing lasting civil-military relationships among future leaders in the military, government, and private sector. Venue for New Ideas: Throughout the conference, the student delegates discuss and debate the impact of past and current events on the national strategy of the United States and work to formulate sound policy recommendations for the United States Government. Unique Interaction with America’s Military: While attending SCUSA, delegates get a unique glimpse into the daily life of the United States Corps of Cadets, future officers in the U.S. Army. Delegates interact with cadets on their roundtables and with West Point’s staff and faculty throughout the conference. They will be hosted by cadets in the barracks and dine in the cadet mess hall. Mentorship Beyond the Classroom: SCUSA draws experts from academia and public service to facilitate roundtable discussions and guide delegates in developing a series of policy recommendations for their particular region or topic. Past Distinguished Keynote Speakers: Secretary Henry Kissinger Ambassador Madeleine Albright Ambassador (later President) George H. W. Bush Ambassador Susan Rice His Excellency Boutros Boutros-Ghali Recent SCUSA Themes: 2019: Advancing the National Interest: The Intersection of Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy 2018: Cooperation Reimagined: American Influence in an Increasingly Complex World 2017: The Politics of the Forgotten and the Aggrieved: Remaking the World Order? 2016: Democracy and Democratization: Challenges and Opportunities 2015: Confronting Inequality: Wealth, Rights, and Power 2014: What’s the Worst that Could Happen? The Politics and Policy of Crisis Management Last Year's SCUSA Click here to view last year's theme, tables, and policy papers created by the student delegates. Previous Previous Next Next SCUSA Cadet Faculty A student interacts with her co-chair, Mr. Ali Wyne Delegates and co-chairs share ideas on how to develop the policy paper Delegates and co-chairs brainstorm policy ideas A delegate asks Ambassador Hutchison a question during the keynote address The SCUSA Commander and Sergeant Major present Ambassador Hutchison with a gift Cadets and delegates during the keynote banquet A student delegate asks a question to the panel A cadet poses a question to the opening night’s panel Former Congressman Chris Gibson and former NATO Ambassador Victoria Nuland during the opening panel. The SCUSA Commander presents Colonel (retired) Isaiah Wilson III with a gift. SCUSA participants enjoying a beautiful day across the West Point Plain. Previous Previous Next Next SCUSA Cadet Faculty A student interacts with her co-chair, Mr. Ali Wyne Delegates and co-chairs share ideas on how to develop the policy paper Delegates and co-chairs brainstorm policy ideas A delegate asks Ambassador Hutchison a question during the keynote address The SCUSA Commander and Sergeant Major present Ambassador Hutchison with a gift Cadets and delegates during the keynote banquet A student delegate asks a question to the panel A cadet poses a question to the opening night’s panel Former Congressman Chris Gibson and former NATO Ambassador Victoria Nuland during the opening panel. The SCUSA Commander presents Colonel (retired) Isaiah Wilson III with a gift. SCUSA participants enjoying a beautiful day across the West Point Plain. Previous Previous Next Next SCUSA Cadet Faculty A student interacts with her co-chair, Mr. Ali Wyne Delegates and co-chairs share ideas on how to develop the policy paper Delegates and co-chairs brainstorm policy ideas A delegate asks Ambassador Hutchison a question during the keynote address The SCUSA Commander and Sergeant Major present Ambassador Hutchison with a gift Cadets and delegates during the keynote banquet A student delegate asks a question to the panel A cadet poses a question to the opening night’s panel Former Congressman Chris Gibson and former NATO Ambassador Victoria Nuland during the opening panel. The SCUSA Commander presents Colonel (retired) Isaiah Wilson III with a gift. SCUSA participants enjoying a beautiful day across the West Point Plain.