April 28, 2025 — New York, New York
Should the United States remain actively engaged in the world—or adopt a more restrained, nationalist approach? This powerful question took center stage at AJC Global Forum’s signature session, the Great Debate moderated by Jason Isaacson, AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer. Bill Kristol—esteemed political analyst, Editor at Large of The Bulwark, and a leading conservative thinker—faced off against Ellie Cohanim, former Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism (2019–21), co-author of An America First Approach to U.S. National Security, and expert on U.S. foreign policy.
Together, they debated the merits and challenges of the “America First” approach, examining the rising tensions between national strength and global responsibility. From the future of U.S. democracy to America’s evolving global role, this thought-provoking and fiery conversation offered sharp insights and compelling perspectives.
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