Overview

The US election will be hugely consequential for the concept of democratic government and for international security.

In this briefing, the panellists will tackle key questions, including:

  • How foreign policy debates might impact the outcome of the US election.
  • What strategies Kamala Harris is employing to secure a victory.
  • The effect of Donald Trump and the future of the Republican Party.
  • How should NATO and the US’s European allies prepare for the 2024 electoral outcome?

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Ambassador Mitchell Reiss, RUSI Distinguished Fellow; former Director of Policy Planning, US State Department and former US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland.
  • Mark Bergman, Founder, 7Pillars Global Insights LLC; donor to the Democratic Party, and geopolitical commentator.

The briefing will be chaired by Ritula Shah, RUSI Advisory Board member; journalist and broadcaster.


Joining Instructions and Attribution

This is an in-person only event for Major Organisation level members and above, taking place at RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET.

Tea, coffee and pastries will be available from 08:00 BST. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected].

The briefing is 'off the record'.