With the American withdraw from Afghanistan and the rising influence of China in the Far East, could we be witnessing the re-emergence of a multipolar world? And, if so, what will American national security require in this new paradigm?
Join The American Conservative on December 2nd, 2021 at The Catholic University of America’s Heritage Hall as we explore these questions with top experts in the field for our 8th annual Realism and Restraint Foreign Policy Conference.
Agenda:
Introduction: Emile Doak, The American Conservative (8:00 AM)
Panel 1: A Retrospective on Afghanistan: Lessons Learned (8:05 AM)
- Doug Macgregor, The American Conservative
- Will Ruger, Charles Koch Institute
- Adam Weinstein, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
- John Gay, John Quincy Adams Society (moderator)
Panel 2: Revisiting the Monroe Doctrine: Central and South America as a Security Issue (9:00 AM)
- Jon Askonas, Catholic University
- Michael Anton, Hillsdale College
- John Fonte, Hudson Institute
- Micah Meadowcroft, The American Conservative (moderator)
Keynote: Joe Kent, U.S. Army Special Forces (Retired) (10:00 AM)
Panel 3: The Rise of China: How Should the West Respond? (10:30 AM)
- Robert Spalding, Husdon Institute
- David Goldman, Law & Liberty
- Helen Andrews, The American Conservative (moderator)
Panel 4: The Rebirth of Nationalism as a Global Force (11:30 AM)
- Arta Moeini, Institute for Peace & Diplomacy
- Curt Mills, The American Conservative
- Colin Dueck, George Mason University
- Dan McCarthy, Intercollegiate Studies Institute (moderator)
A light breakfast and coffee will be served.
