Past events

In his 1796 farewell address, US President George Washington cautioned the American people against entangling alliances, setting the nation on an isolationist course that would last until the 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor.

This webinar examines whether the climate crisis will play a significant role in the upcoming American presidential elections.

Donald Trump has made reasserting American sovereignty a cornerstone of his foreign policy, in stark contrast to Joe Biden who has emphasized rebuilding American leadership at the global level.

Amid a global health crisis, widespread protests against racial injustice, rising unemployment, a trade conflict with China and extreme weather-related events, is strong leadership more important than ever and is it at odds with democratic leadership?

Although they view the transatlantic relationship through different lenses, the European Union and the US have been united in their efforts to preserve and further European stability.

Tony Blinken, US Deputy Secretary of State 2015 – 17, speaks with Sir Peter Westmacott about the impact of COVID-19 and the 2020 US presidential elections on America’s global role.

Valerie Jarrett reflects on her time working with President Obama and looks to the future of US domestic politics and foreign policy in the run up to the United States presidential election.

William Burns provides insights into his profession as a diplomat and makes the case for American diplomacy in an increasingly volatile world.

The 47th vice president of the United States, Joseph Biden, addresses the critical importance of the transatlantic relationship and the future of the rules-based global order.

The panel examines the role of the United States on the world stage throughout history.