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? Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago, member of Congress, and US ambassador to Japan, and Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia are each working to restore their respective parties to that vital core. In this conversation, they will explore where the two parties are heading, whether pragmatic leadership can regain traction in an era of polarization, and what it will take to rebuild the coalitions that durable growth and opportunity require.

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    Speakers

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    Rahm Emanuel

    Former US Ambassador to Japan
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    Glenn Youngkin

    74th Governor of Virginia