The 2028 presidential election will mark a pivotal moment for America’s role in the world as President Trump’s second term comes to an end. As debate grows over the future of US global leadership, competing visions are emerging over how Washington should approach its alliances, security commitments, and how it defines itself in the international order.
The Road to 2028 series examines the ideas and political forces shaping the next era of American foreign policy. Bringing together leading policymakers, practitioners and experts, it will explore what might change after the current administration and what those choices could mean for allies, adversaries and the wider international order.
This first session discusses:
- What will define US foreign policy beyond the current administration?
- What competing visions of America’s global role are emerging ahead of 2028?
- How could the election reshape US alliances and security commitments?
- What role should the US play in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific?
- How will Washington navigate strategic competition with China and Russia?
- What should allies prepare for as America approaches its next political transition?
