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Congressman Mike Waltz on leadership and the future of US foreign policy
Description: Ahead of the 2024 election, Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL) joined the Atlantic Council to discuss the United States’ role in addressing critical issues under a Republican foreign policy, as well as the impacts and lessons of Waltz’s military and public service. After brief remarks from Helima Croft, Head of Global Commodity Strategy and MENA Research at RBC Capital Markets, the Congressman reviews his unique insights on the strategic mindset required for effective leadership and insights from his book, Hard Truths: Think and Lead Like a Green Beret.
Watch nowCongressman Mike Turner on geopolitics and the next US president
Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, lays out his expectations of the foreign policy challenges facing the next administration and what lies ahead for the 119th Congress.
Congressman Turner joined the Atlantic Council to discuss how a potential second Trump presidency and Republican Congress might address critical global issues. Turner also discusses the United States’ role in great-power competition and steps to achieving a stable and prosperous global economy.
Congressman Turner joined the Atlantic Council to discuss how a potential second Trump presidency and Republican Congress might address critical global issues. Turner also discusses the United States’ role in great-power competition and steps to achieving a stable and prosperous global economy.
Watch nowSenator Mark Warner on the Global Risks Facing the Next President
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, spoke at an Atlantic Council Front Page event, co-hosted by RBC Capital Markets. Warner argued that national security can no longer be determined by who has the most tanks and planes and guns. Instead, it is now a technology race with China. That race and competition with China—taking place in the economic, energy, technology, and minerals domains—is just one of the risks the next president will have to face during their time in office, Warner explained.
Watch nowSenator Chris Murphy on the Future of Foreign Policy
Senator Christopher Murphy (D-CT) discusses the most pressing international issues facing the country and how the next U.S. president-as well as the next Congress-might respond to a demanding geopolitical agenda. He also shares his expectations for a potential Harris presidency and how he believes the U.S. should conceptualize its role in the world, position itself to counter authoritarian competitors and adversaries, and build a stable and prosperous global economy.
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Helima Croft
Head of Global Commodity Strategy & MENA Research
Head of Global Commodity Strategy & MENA Research
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