Mr. Dahinden, please explain the elections in the USA to us!
Of course, the biggest question is who will win the 60th presidential election in US history, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. A great deal depends on this decision, not only in the USA but also around the world, as the president of what remains the world's strongest nation in economic and military terms wields a great deal of power.
The outcome of the election is likely to be very important for Europeans and their security policy in particular. We would like to talk to Martin Dahinden, former top diplomat and Swiss ambassador to the USA, about the political situation in the USA and the peculiarities of the American electoral system. We will also be asking him about the political situation less than a month before the election and the potential impact on Europe and Switzerland in particular. We will also discuss the role of Congress in the political structure of the USA as well as the system of checks and balances and its future.
The Lilienberg Talk will be moderated by Christoph Vollenweider.
Administrative notes
Cost (per person):
Talk for non-members: CHF 30.--; discount for students and trainees (only with valid ID): CHF 10.--; optional dinner (3 courses incl. wine): CHF 50.--
Talk for membership sponsor and friend: free of charge; optional dinner (3-course incl. wine): CHF 50.--Registration deadline: October 9, 2024