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The United States presidential election is a pivotal event that shapes the nation's future and influences global politics. Held every four years, this election determines the President and Vice President of the United States. It involves a complex process of primaries, caucuses, and the Electoral College, reflecting the democratic values and diverse political landscape of the country. As candidates campaign across the nation, they address critical issues, propose policies, and engage with voters to earn their support. The outcome of the presidential election will impact domestic policies and will have far-reaching implications also for international relations. 

Regardless of the outcome of the elections, the United States will have a new President and administration. Join us for a bi-partisan discussion on what are likely to be key economic areas of focus for the new U.S. administration, how global megatrends will influence future policies, and what lies ahead in the partnership between the United States and the European Union as well as in U.S. relations with the PRC and Russia. 

Opening Remarks

U.S. Presidential Elections and Their Impact on Our Future

JASON ALTMIRE - He served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat from Pennsylvania from 2007 to 2013. He was a leading moderate voice in Congress and was recognized as having the most centrist voting record in the entire House of Representatives. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book, “Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America, and What We Can Do About It.”  He remains active in national political affairs and is a frequent media commenter on politics and current events. He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Career Education Colleges and Universities, a national trade association promoting workforce development and career education in the United States. 

MARK PFEIFLE - He is the founder and president of the strategy and communications firm Off the Record Strategies. Previously, Pfeifle served as the deputy assistant to the President of the United States of America and deputy national security advisor for strategic communication and global outreach at the White House. As a recognized leader in crisis communications, digital media, and cyber security, he often serves as an expert and commentator for media outlets including CBS, CNN, TIME and The Wall Street Journal.

ANDREJ MATIŠÁK - Andrej works as a journalist and Deputy Head of the Foreign Desk in Slovak daily Pravda. Between 2015-2016 he was the Editor of the Defence Matters project that was an online discussion platform concerning defense topics and a joint initiative between four media outlets from four EU countries. Previously he worked as the Head of the Foreign Desk in 24 Hodin, and as the Editor of the Foreign Desk in Narodna obroda. He focuses on global security topics, terrorism, US politics and foreign policy, China, NATO, and the EU. He has reported from Afghanistan, Kosovo, Ethiopia, Ukraine, China, South Sudan, Myanmar, Mozambique, and other countries. Among other well-known global figures, he has interviewed  Aung Sun Suu Kyi, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Kim Campbell, Václav Havel, Jens Stoltenberg, and Sauli Niinistö.  He is a creator of The Global Agora podcast.

Language: English