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Welcome to the North American Forum.

The North American Forum is a community of Canadian, Mexican and American thought leaders, whose purpose is to advance a shared vision of North America, and to contribute to improved relations among the three neighbors.

ABOUT

The purpose of the North American Forum is to create the political and conceptual basis for increased cooperation among countries and across sectors. North American Forum members are selected based on their commitment to the NAF’s goals and their ability to effect positive change.

History

While tri-national in scope and design, the agenda each year is shaped by the organizing country. The 2005 inaugural meeting in California set the goal—developing societal resilience in the face of strategic challenges, focusing on the close linkages among security, prosperity and quality of life.

CONTACT

The Hoover Institution serves as the Secretariat for the North American Forum. For more information, please contact:

Hoover Institution
1399 New York Avenue NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC  20005

202-760-3200
NorthAmericanForum@stanford.edu

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Wargaming The Pacific: Lessons From The Naval War College's Interwar Games
This webinar examines the interwar wargames conducted at the U.S. Naval War College before World War II and their foundational role in shaping U.S.… Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Ideas Uncorked: Tribal Sovereignty And Economic Freedom
The Hoover Institution in DC hosts Ideas Uncorked: Tribal Sovereignty And Economic Freedom on Thursday, March 26 from 5:00–6:30 pm ET. The event will… Hoover Institution in DC
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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In Science We Trust? Understanding Americans’ Confidence In Science, Scientists, And Scientific Institutions
The Hoover Institution's Center for Revitalizing American Institutions, in partnership with the Hoover Technology Policy Accelerator, invites you to… Hoover Institution, Stanford University
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