USAI was honored to host two respected experts on matters concerning American foreign policy in Asia within the context of the 2020 U.S. Election.

The US-Asia Institute's Decision 2020 Series is a program designed exclusively for Embassy officials and staff in order to educate and engage diplomats on the US election process through briefings from experts, site visits, watch parties, and bi-monthly updates. The series will occur throughout 2020, up until November 3rd- election night! The 2020 election is unlike any other in modern US history and has huge implications for the future direction of the United States and its policies.

This telebrief featured two prominent and experienced Asia experts who provided their insight into the US election and its potential impact on US policy towards Asia. Casimir Yost has immense experience in the strategic, national security, intelligence, and energy realms. Robert Sutter is a professor of international affairs with deep expertise concerning matters in Asia. Both speakers provided their insight into the US election, major challenges and opportunities the next US Administration will face, and whether US policy towards Asia will change given a 2nd Trump term or new Biden Administration. The speakers highlighted the issues of public opinion governing foreign policy toward China among other policy trends to expect for the future.

A warm thanks to our guest speakers, moderator, and attendees who listened in on this important discussion!

Speakers:

Robert Sutter, Professor of Practice of International Affairs at the Elliott School of George Washington University

Casimir Yost, Senior Fellow, Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, Georgetown University

Moderator:

Matt Renninger, Former Senior Manager, Government Relations, The Planetary Society