The 9/11 Era Is Now History | What Comes Next for U.S. Foreign Policy?

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 12 PM EST // 18 PM CET

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Over the last decade, the 9/11 era has started to become history. The events of that day two decades ago have cast a long shadow on America, and especially American foreign policy. While the centrality of terrorism in America’s political conscience and discourse has been waning for some time, terrorism as a topic was largely absent in the 2020 election. Issues of systemic racism and police brutality, which were major topics prior to 9/11, burst back into national consciousness with the murder of George Floyd. COVID-19 exposed the deep contradictions of the 9/11 era. While there was a massive expansion of state power through the military, the police, and the state’s intelligence capabilities, the era saw a tremendous weakening of the government’s ability to support the wellbeing of its public. The events of the past year in the United States have brought about a clear end to the era. The question now is: what comes next for U.S. foreign policy? 

SPEAKERS 
(please find the bios on the registration page)

• Max Bergmann, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress | CAP
• Daniela Schwarzer, Director, German Council on Foreign Relations | DGAP
• James Lamond, Resident Fellow, Center for American Progress | CAP

The event will discuss the FES Publication: The 9/11 Era Is Now History What Comes Next for U.S. Foreign Policy? Please find it below in English or in German.