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As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares to become the 47th president on January 20, 2025, he will enter office with the world at war from Ukraine to the Middle East, and facing foreign policy challenges on day 1 that he and his administration will have to address. From the Indo-Pacific to Europe, Africa, and beyond, climate change, challenges to democratic governance, human rights, and national and international security issues will face the new administration.

Perry World House has reached out to its broad network of current and former faculty and visiting fellows for their input on some of the specific challenges awaiting the 47th president and their advice for the Trump team. Join Perry World House for its first public event of the spring semester as it previews what is awaiting Trump post-inauguration and gathers expert opinions and advice for the incoming administration.

Introduction

Michael C. Horowitz , Faculty Director, Perry World House

Speakers

Sasha Baker, Visiting Fellow, Perry World House; National Security Policy, OpenAI; Former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

Hussein Banai, Visiting Fellow, Perry World House; Associate Professor of International Studies, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, Indiana University

Erin Sikorsky, Former Visiting Fellow, Perry World House; Director, Center for Climate and Security

Alexander Vershbow, Non-Resident Senior Advisor, Perry World House; Distinguished Fellow, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council

Moderator

Justin Vogt, Executive Editor, Foreign Affairs