Anders Fogh Rasmussen

The Shifting Landscape of American Foreign Policy

In this speech, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary General and Prime Minister of Denmark, will examine the impact of the Trump administration’s foreign policy on global dynamics, with a particular focus on NATO, European security, and transatlantic relations. Rasmussen will explore how President Trump’s foreign policy affects traditional alliances, including NATO, the European Union, and other Western powers while discussing key moments such as the U.S.’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the Iran Nuclear Deal, and the trade war with China, analyzing how these decisions affected Europe and the broader global order. Rasmussen will delve into security concerns, highlighting NATO’s evolving role under Trump’s leadership. Including calls for European allies to increase defense spending, while also questioning the U.S.’s commitment to Article 5 and collective defense.

Covering themes of global leadership, with an examination of the U.S.’s shift toward more unilateral decision-making. Rasmussen will assess how this shift impacted America’s leadership role in international institutions and its ability to address global challenges, such as climate change, terrorism, and nuclear proliferation. Drawing from these discussions, Rasmussen will offer insights into how these policies are being perceived by the international community, their short-term and long-term consequences for global security, and the lessons that can be drawn. 

The Art of Leadership and Negotiation

Drawing on his three decades at the center of European and global affairs, Anders Fogh Rasmussen shares his extensive experience leading international organizations and driving change. In his tenure as Secretary General of NATO, he transformed it into a fitter, faster, and more flexible organization. Audiences will receive unmatched practical insights that will help prepare them for future challenges. Rasmussen’s approach to negotiations includes three specific rules that can be easily applied to any business deal:

• Active listening: Listen to your counterpart’s side and make them aware you’re listening
• Empathy: Get an understanding of where they are coming from and how they feel
• Create winners: All participants in a negotiation must be seen as winners