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Live On Stage
Tuesday November 19 2024, 7pm GMT

Thomas Friedman on the Future of America and the World: The Post-Election Dissection

Politics &
Economics

New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas Friedman is one of the world’s most influential commentators on US politics and global affairs. On November 19 he returns to the Intelligence Squared stage for his first London appearance since the pandemic.

In conversation with Ritula Shah, he will dissect the aftermath of the 2024 US presidential election. Whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump emerges as the victor, the stakes could not be higher — and Friedman is uniquely positioned to break it all down.

If Kamala Harris wins, many expect Donald Trump to dispute the result, potentially igniting a political and constitutional crisis with global ramifications. By contrast, a Trump victory would bring renewed questions about America’s role on the world stage and its commitment to democratic norms. Whatever the outcome, Friedman will share his insights into the political turbulence ahead, analysing what the election means for the US, its allies and the wider international community. Join us for what promises to be an essential event for anyone seeking to understand what’s next for America and the world.

Event Name

Thomas Friedman on the Future of America and the World: The Post-Election Dissection



Speaker
  • Thomas Friedman

    Internationally renowned author, reporter and columnist and winner of three Pulitzer Prizes

Host
  • Ritula Shah

    Journalist and Broadcaster


Location
  • Emmanuel Centre
  • 9-23 Marsham Street
  • London
  • SW1P 3DW
Time
  • Tuesday 19 November 2024
  • 7pm to 8:30pm GMT





Speakers

Speaker

Thomas Friedman

Internationally renowned author, reporter and columnist and winner of three Pulitzer Prizes


Internationally renowned author, reporter and columnist; recipient of three Pulitzer Prizes; and author of seven best-selling books: From Beirut to Jerusalem; The Lexus and the Olive Tree; Longitudes and Attitudes; The World Is Flat; Hot, Flat, and Crowded; That Used to Be Us, which he co-wrote with Michael Mandelbaum and Thank you For Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations.
Host

Ritula Shah

Journalist and Broadcaster


Presenter of Calm Classics on Classic FM. She was previously the main presenter of the World Tonight, BBC Radio 4’s main evening news programme.