The Importance of Alliances: Now More than Ever

Thursday, April 3 • 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

European countries, the EU, and the United States are pivotal partners in global alliances, but these relationships faced challenges during the first Trump presidency. Alliances, whether between nations or businesses, are built on trust, time, and honesty, and they transcend the individuals who create them. They are not merely transactional tools but commitments to a greater responsibility.

In both business and politics, collaboration with reliable partners is essential for achieving significant goals, such as developing life-saving medical treatments and addressing global issues. Political alliances like NATO and trade agreements play crucial roles in ensuring security, easing trade barriers, and fostering economic growth and innovation.

Panel Discussion Topics:

• The potential impact of a second Trump presidency on major alliances like NATO and other geopolitical relationships.
• The influence of questioning long-standing alliances on the post-WWII liberal world order.
• Trends in the stability of trade pacts and industrial coalitions.
• The implications of a transactional approach to alliances for new opportunities and potential destabilization.
• The importance of integrating the greater good into our prosperity.

Audience Takeaways:

Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of responsibility and inspiration to seek new partnerships. They will gain insights into the value of collaboration and the broader impact of alliances.

Speakers:

• James D. Rosener: Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke; President of the EACCNY
• Heather A. Conley: Senior Advisor, EVENFLOW MACRO; former President of the German Marshall Fund of the United States
• Ben Hodges: Retired United States Army Officer; former Commanding General, United States Army Europe
• Peter Coy: Freelance Journalist; former Economics Opinion Writer, The New York Times [Moderator]