(English description below)
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.
Om Rufus GiffordRufus 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
Program:
Kl. 18.30 - IDA byder på et glas vin eller vand/øl
Kl. 18.30 - 18.50 - Billetter uddeles af IDA's kontaktperson
Kl. 19.00 - ca. 21.00 - Foredrag med Rufus Gifford
Billettype: kategori A - nummererede pladser.
In a time of polarisation and disruption, Rufus takes a closer look at his unwavering faith in the systems and takes stock of both the power and the people behind it. Is the Trump administration the Wild West? Or is there another side to Americans and the America we see in the media?
Get Gifford's take on what the political turmoil means for us here at home - for Greenland and for the important international co-operation that is cracking. And look forward to a rare and highly topical look behind the scenes of today's Democrats.
With his well-known warmth and deep, personal commitment, Rufus talks about standing in the windy centre of power. About the exciting and important work he can look back on with pride. And not least his future hopes for a world - and an America - in balance.
About Rufus Gifford
Rufus Gifford is the former US 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 - most recently serving as Chief of Protocol in Biden's administration. Today, he works to strengthen America's global partnerships and remains a significant voice in international diplomacy and American politics.
The lecture is in English
Programme:
18.30 - IDA offers a glass of wine or water/beer
18.30 - 18.50 - Tickets will be distributed by IDA's contact person
19.00 - approx. 21.00 - Lecture with Rufus Gifford
Ticket type: category A - numbered seats.
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