Join us for an exclusive interview with Tim Richardson, Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium, as he discusses the key challenges and opportunities of the new US administration.

This event will be moderated by Elizabeth Kuiper and will explore the future direction of the United States both on the national and international stage, looking at the wider context of the 2024 elections as well as the unique challenges and potential solutions in geopolitics.

With a distinguished career in diplomacy, Tim Richardson brings a wealth of experience to this discussion. He has previously served in various high-level roles, including as Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs at the US Embassy in Moscow, where he focused on Russia and Iran. His diplomatic journey spans several embassies, including in Georgia, Malaysia, and Afghanistan, and his expertise extends to Russian, Iranian, and Georgian affairs. Tim has a deep understanding of the geopolitical landscape, and his insights will shed light on the shifting dynamics under the new US leadership.

This conversation will provide a unique perspective on the pressing global issues facing the US, from its domestic policies to the broader implications of America's role in global diplomacy, especially with the EU and beyond.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from one of the senior members of the US Foreign Service in conversation with one of Brussels' most insightful and perceptive experts.

About our moderator,

Elizabeth Kuiper is Associate Director at the European Policy Centre, a Brussels based Think Tank. Her focus is on policies strengthening societal resilience and sustainability (including gender policies) and on mainstreaming social investment in areas such as healthcare and affordable housing. She equally works on the on the nexus between pharmaceutical policy and economic security.

Before joining the EPC, Elizabeth was Executive Director at the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA). She previously worked as Attaché at the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the EU in the field of health and as Political Adviser to the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sports in the Netherlands, the country she knows best.