US Elections Results: Panel Discussion

«Trump is a disruptor—he will shake the tree», - said one of the speakers during our event on US election results yesterday. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the US Elections Results: Panel Discussion! The event provided an insightful conversation about what the election results mean for the United States and their global impact, particularly for Ukraine and its allies.

Our panellists explored various perspectives, shedding light on opportunities and challenges ahead. 

The results bring some reassurance for Ukraine, avoiding potential stalemates. However, questions remain about the future. Tracking actions rather than rhetoric was emphasized: "We must look at what Trump does, not what he says."

A lively debate arose over potential compromises with Russia. While one perspective suggested offering gestures to manage tensions (e.g., a lease of Crimea), another strongly countered that Ukraine does not need to give Putin any "wins," emphasizing the dangers of propaganda-driven narratives.

Trump's focus on business and transactional politics was highlighted as a potential strength of his administration. His appeal lies in fostering commercial growth, direct foreign investment, and engaging non-traditional, forward-looking figures like Elon Musk.

The panel also touched on US-China relations, underscoring the principle of "peace through strength." The need for a strong and consistent US stance was framed as critical for global stability.

We are grateful to our panellists for their thought-provoking insights and to our audience for their engaging questions. Thank you to Adrian Stones and Greg Swenson for participating in our discussion and Olyana Gordiyenko for chairing the panel yesterday. 

Stay tuned for more events as we explore global trends and their implications.