The conference explored pressing topics related to the multi-faceted nature of American grand strategy. These topics included: What’s Next in Ukraine?, the Future of Democracy at Home and Abroad, Great Power Conflict, and U.S. Military Strategy and Reform.
America is dually encountering a domestic partisan divide and rising tensions in foreign arenas. For America to maintain a coherent grand strategy, it must not only address conflicts abroad but also reconcile its domestic disagreements. In view of this, the America in the World Consortium hosted its annual conference to highlight methods for mending political polarization and equipping American strategic measures to expand global engagement. By understanding the interlocking nature of domestic realities and international ambitions, America can avoid seeing through a glass darkly and, instead, further establish its role in the world.
AWC Post-Doctoral Fellow William Chou, “At a time when the United States faces numerous acute challenges at home and abroad, the AWC Conference’s examination of a wide range of issues—conflict in Ukraine, democracy at home, competition with China, and defense planning reform—delineated the multifaceted approach necessary for reinvigorating the resolve and strategy America needs to play its leading role in the world.”
AWC Pre-Doctoral Fellow Joseph Ledford, “As a rising scholar, the annual Policy Conference was a formative experience, where I had the unique opportunity to engage with senior practitioners and scholars on the pressing domestic and international issues shaping America’s role in the world.”
Keynote speakers
- The Honorable James B. Steinberg, Dean, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
- The Honorable Elliott Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies, Council on Foreign Relations.
Session 1: What’s Next in Ukraine?
- Dr. Kyle Beardsley, Political Science, Duke University
- Dr. Simon Miles, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University
- Matt Waxman, J.D., Columbia Law School
Session 2: Future of Democracy at Home and Abroad
- Dr. Daniel Drezner, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
- Steven Feldstein, J.D., Senior Fellow Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Dr. Sarah Snyder, School of International Service, American University
Session 3: Great Power Conflict
- Dr. Hal Brands, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University
- Tarun Chhabra, Senior Director for Technology and National Security, National Security Council
- Dr. Peter Feaver, Political Science, Duke University
Session 4: U.S. Military Strategy and Reform
- Mackenzie Eaglen, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
- Dr. William Inboden, Clements Center for National Security, UT-Austin
- Dr. Pete Mansoor, History, Ohio State University
