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Global Conference 2026

The Future of US Politics: A Conversation with Rahm Emanuel and Glenn Youngkin

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American politics is in a period of realignment, as competing visions on trade, immigration, fiscal policy, and America's global role raise a fundamental question: can a political center still hold? And yet, despite the dissonance, in areas such as housing supply, energy development, industrial policy, and economic competitiveness, policymakers in both parties are exploring a shared vision. Join us to hear Rahm Emanuel, former US Ambassador to Japan and 55th Mayor of Chicago, and Glenn Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia and former Co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, explore where the two parties are heading and what it will take to build coalitions that support durable growth and expanded economic opportunity for all Americans. 

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    Moderator

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    Gerard Baker

    Editor-at-Large, The Wall Street Journal

    Speakers

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    Rahm Emanuel

    Former US Ambassador to Japan
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    Glenn Youngkin

    74th Governor, Virginia; former Co-CEO, The Carlyle Group