Good day. Welcome to the Hudson Institute. Im todd linberg, a seen the yor fe senior fellow here. Were having a conversation today with peter burkowitz, the developer of planning at the state department. Peter is on leave from the stanford university, peters undergraduated years, he has an m. A. In philosophy from the Hebrew University in jerusalem, and then a j. D. And ph. D. From yale. And so hes obviously rather overqualified for any position he finds himself in. But were glad hes able to join us today to talk about this report. The elements of the china challenge. This is a report by the policy planning staff in the office of the secretary of state. Ill just say a word or two about that office. The policy planning staff is an office within the secretarys office. So it is tasked principally by the secretary to undertake such research and policy planning, indeed, as he zeem deems fit and this staff is, of course, a political appointee and has led the office since early in 2019. Let m
Rebecca riches welcome to the program the United States celebrates Independence Day as the country reports another record rise in new coronavirus cases more than 57000 people have been infected in the past 24 hours alone u. S. President donald trump kicked off the 4th of july celebrations an addon event in south dakota fireworks lit up the sky over the Mount Rushmore monument which in a controversial move trump chose as the venue for this years festivities in a divisive speech he criticized recent protesters against Racial Injustice as a merciless campaign to wipe out our history. Trump has promised a night to remember on the national more in washington tens of thousands are expected to gather to watch the flyovers and fireworks display in other parts of the country though 4th of july displays and parades have been canceled due to fears of a further spread of the coronavirus with experts calling on americans to practice social distancing at public and private gatherings not many feel l
Vent, russias new czar, the aftermath of Vladimir Putins constitutional addendum. Delighted to be joined by three voices. These three remarkable individuals are remarkable thinkers, incredible actors, and some of the most important strategists on the issues facing russias future. It is with utmost respect we welcome them to the conversation today. We are so proud to count them among our friends and have so much respect for their courage and the principles with which they bring their principles to the debate. Been ar putin has fixture of Global Politics for two decades now. After the symbolic july 1 vote on constitutional changes, many expect them to remain a fixture until 2036, perhaps. Is that the only possible out, or even the most likely . Russia is at a critical juncture. It is one of the hardest hit countries by the covid19 pandemic. Haveussian people increasingly found ways to voice their displeasure. What does the future hold for russia and what will we find in the aftermath of
Next, a look at russia under the leadership of president Vladimir Putin. The Atlantic Council discussed his Foreign Policy agenda. New opinion polls on his popularity. In the recent approval of a referendum that would allow him and the recent approval of a referendum that would allow him to remain in power until 2026. Good afternoon on the east coast. Good morning on the west coast. Good evening to those of you joining us in russia and across eurasia. I am the executive Vice President at the council. We are delighted to have you all of us to have all of you with us. The aftermath of putins constitutional referendum. I could not be more delighted to be joined by three outstanding voices. ,he former u. S. Ambassador these three remarkable individuals are remarkable thinkers, incredible actors and some of the most important strategists on the issues facing russias future. We welcome them here to the conversation today. We are so proud to count them among our friends. We have so much respe
Aftermath of putins constitutional referendum. I could not be more delighted. These three remarkable individuals are remarkable thinkers, incredible actors, and some of the most important strategists. We are so proud. Russian president bladder mirror flood putin has been a fixture of Global Politics for decades now. Remain int him to 2030 six. Is that the only possible outcome or even the most likely . Its one of the hardest hit ,ountries by the pandemic embroiled in foreign conflicts. As the russian people have repeatedly voiced their displeasure. Imagine a future, a future democratic russia perhaps . We are going to turn to hear from our remarkable group. Have the director of the institute for International Studies of the institute for International Studies and was a policymaker in the obama administration. Nvidia joins us from the moscow liberal foundation. It is a pleasure to welcome you back. Hope all of you enjoy todays discussion. Im going to turn you over to ambassador john her