FORMAT
offline, Kyiv
10, Dobrovolchykh Batalioniv str.
SPEAKER
Oleksandr Khara
Conversations on senses
The United States: the system of foreign policy decision-making. Trump’s America
The lecture-discussion will focus on two elements. First, participants will familiarise themselves with the traditional system of foreign policy decision-making, including key institutions and actors, their powers, and decision-making algorithms. The second part will focus on the Donald Trump administration, which has made significant adjustments to the mechanisms of foreign policy formulation and implementation. This part will also discuss the impact of domestic political, economic and other factors that determine the Trump administration’s policy.
The lecture-discussion not only explains the traditional system of foreign policy decision-making in the United States, but also demonstrates how the Donald Trump administration has changed the established approaches. The audience will see the contrast between institutional stability and the chaotic decision-making style that has become Trump’s hallmark.
THIS LECTURE-DISCUSSION IS FOR
- Diplomats and international experts – professionals involved in foreign policy and international relations, analysing the decisions of the US administration and their impact on the world.
- Analysts, experts in international security and geopolitics – researchers who study the dynamics of international relations, the role of the United States in world politics and possible future scenarios.
- Journalists and media analysts – media representatives who cover foreign policy, international conflicts and diplomatic processes.
- Business and economic analysts – executives and experts who assess the impact of US policy on international markets, investment and trade wars.
- Politicians and civil servants – people involved in national policy-making and interacting with the United States at the international level.
- Public figures and activists – representatives of civil society who deal with issues of democracy, global order and US information influence.
- Ukrainian diaspora and political lobbyists – people interested in developing effective strategies for cooperation with American political elites and promoting Ukraine’s interests in the United States.
SPEAKER
Oleksandr Khara
Oleksandr Khara
Executive Director of the Centre for Defence Strategies, diplomat, Advisor to the Minister of Defence of Ukraine (2020), expert of the Maidan of Foreign Affairs think tank, Deputy Director of the Department of the NSDC Secretariat (2008-11), State Expert of the NSDC (2006-08), member of the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (2000-06)
We recommend this lecture-discussion to those who want to:
- Understand the mechanisms of foreign policy decision-making in the United States – who makes key decisions and how.
- Examine the impact of Donald Trump’s administration on international politics – what has changed in approaches to diplomacy, defence, trade and allies.
- Assess the implications of Trump’s policies for Ukraine and the world – how US decisions affect security, the economy and geopolitical dynamics.
- Comprehend the domestic political factors that determine US foreign policy – the influence of Congress, the electorate, business and the media.
- Gain analytical tools to predict future US decisions.
- Expand your expertise in international relations – deepen your understanding of global processes and American diplomacy.
- Find professional contacts and a platform for discussions – exchange views with experts, diplomats, analysts and interested listeners
THE COST OF TRAINING
10, Dobrovolchykh Batalioniv str., Kyiv