A talk with Rufus Gifford
Join us as former ambassador and longtime top diplomat Rufus Gifford returns to Denmark to share his personal reflections on the United States he loves.
For dansk se nedenfor.
In a time of polarization and upheaval, Rufus takes a closer look at his hitherto unwavering faith in the systems and takes stock of both the power and the people behind them. Is the Trump administration the Wild West? Or is there another side to Americans and the USA we see in the media?
Get Giffords' take on what the political unrest means for us at home – for Greenland and for the important international cooperation that is breaking down. And look forward to a rare and highly topical look behind the scenes of the Democrats today.
With his familiar warmth and his deep, personal commitment, Rufus talks about standing in the windswept center of power. About the exciting and significant work he can look back on proudly. And not least his future hope for a world – and an America – in balance.
Doors open at 6:15 PM. We will meet at Café ODEON Social. There will be an IDA representative until 6:45 PM.
About Rufus Gifford
Rufus Gifford is a former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark (2013–2017). He has been a key advisor and finance officer in the presidential campaigns of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris – and most recently held the top position as Chief of Protocol in the Biden administration. Today, he works to strengthen America’s global partnerships and remains a prominent voice in international diplomacy and American politics.
Dansk:
I en tid præget af polarisering og opbrud ser Rufus nærmere på sin hidtil ukuelige tro på systemerne og gør status på både magten og de mennesker, der står bag. Er Trump-administrationen det vilde vesten? Eller er der en anden side af amerikanerne og det USA, vi ser i medierne?
Få Giffords bud på, hvad den politiske uro betyder for os herhjemme – for Grønland og for det vigtige, internationale samarbejde, der slår revner. Og glæd dig til et sjældent og højaktuelt blik bag kulissen hos demokraterne i dag.
Med sin velkendte varme og sit dybe, personlige engagement fortæller Rufus om at stå i magtens vindblæste midte. Om det spændende og betydningsfulde arbejde, han kan se stolt tilbage på. Og ikke mindst hans fremtidige håb om en verden – og et Amerika – i balance.
Dørene åbner kl. 18.15. Vi mødes ved Café ODEON Social. Der vil være en IDA-repræsentant til kl. 18.45.
Om Rufus Gifford
Rufus Gifford er tidligere amerikansk ambassadør i Danmark (2013–2017). Han har været en central rådgiver og økonomiansvarlig i præsidentkampagnerne for både Barack Obama, Joe Biden og Kamala Harris – og har senest haft topposten som Chief of Protocol i Bidens administration. I dag arbejder han for at styrke USA’s globale partnerskaber og er fortsat en markant stemme i internationalt diplomati og amerikansk politik.
Bemærk, at foredraget er på engelsk.
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