Global Attitudes: Challenges for the Next Administration

Monday, September 17, 2007
Speakers
Andrew Kohut
President, Pew Research Center
James P. Rubin
World Affairs Commentator, Sky News; Former Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State (1997-2000)
Michael J. Gerson
Roger Hertog Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations; Former Assistant to the President, Policy and Strategic Planning (2005-2006); Former Policy Adviser and former Assistant to the President for Speechwriting (2002-2005)
Presider
Joseph A. Klein
Columnist, Time Magazine

The panelists will discuss issues facing the next U.S. president based on the findings of the Pew Global Attitudes survey, including the global image of the United States, views of its foreign policies, and changing public opinion about threats to the world.

5:30 – 6:00 p.m.  Reception
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Meeting

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