Members Choose: PolicyWest 2019 Panel Poll Please select two of the following five topics that you'd like to see discussed at PolicyWest 2019. The Politics of American Foreign Policy The 2020 presidential election is set to take place at a time of tremendous international upheaval, but will that impact how Americans vote? What international issues do voters focus on and can global events shape election day outcomes? This panel will bring together political professionals who have worked on foreign policy and messaging for presidential campaigns to discuss the role foreign policy plays in American political discussions. - Select -Yes EU 2045: Predicting the Future of the European Project Recent years have tested the EU and its ability to react in times of crises. Between the threat of terrorist attacks, the slow churn of Brexit, the ongoing impact of the migration crisis, and the rise of populism, will the EU continue to survive in its current form? Our expert panel will give their takes on the most pressing issues facing the EU and how they expect the EU to evolve over the next 25 years. - Select -Yes A Look at the Pacific Council Over the Last 25 Years The Pacific Council turns 25 in 2020, and it is a moment of reflection and gratitude for the community we’ve built and the impact our work has had on Angelenos and global policy. It’s also a time of renewed energy to advance civic and global engagement while maintaining our values of nonpartisanship and inclusivity. Council leaders will join to share highlights from the past 25 years and exciting opportunities coming in the future. - Select -Yes Exploring the U.S. Military Footprint in Africa Over the last decade, the U.S. military’s presence in Africa has been ever expanding. With non-combat operations in over 20 countries, the goals of the current administration in fighting non-state actors remains obscure. With competing spheres of global influence and recent news of troop casualties, what does the U.S. military’s footprint in Africa mean for the future? - Select -Yes The Internet of Things: Quantum, 5G, AI, and You A problem that would take traditional computers hundreds or thousands of years to crack will be solved in seconds. That information will be seamlessly piped into internet connected devices. The devices will simultaneously manifest the commands they’ve received to crack encryptions, guide autonomous vehicles, and reduce research timelines. Such is the potential of a world powered by iot, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and 5G; and while the positive second and third order economic effects of these technologies are acute, so too are the potential pitfalls. - Select -Yes
