6:00pm – Registration & Networking
6:30pm – Dinner
7:00 – 8:00pm – Program
Join us for an insightful discussion with James M. Lindsay, Senior Vice President at the Council on Foreign Relations, as he analyzes the early trajectory and defining moments of the current U.S. administration. Drawing on decades of experience in foreign policy and international affairs, Dr. Lindsay will offer his perspectives on how the administration has positioned itself both domestically and globally during these crucial early months in office.
He will explore the broader implications of key policy decisions, including shifts in trade strategies, foreign alliances, and economic priorities, particularly examining the impact of new tariff measures both domestically and on the international stage. Dr. Lindsay will analyze how these policies are reshaping America’s role in the global economy and the administration’s approach to managing relationships with both allies and adversaries in an increasingly complex international environment.
A critical focus of the discussion will be the administration’s handling of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, which has emerged as one of the most significant early tests of President Trump’s foreign policy. Dr. Lindsay will examine how the administration is navigating this crisis, including efforts to distance the U.S. from Israeli military actions while simultaneously pursuing nuclear negotiations with Iran. He’ll analyze the potential outcomes of this volatile situation and what it reveals about the administration’s broader Middle East strategy.
