An Insider’s Account of American National Sec urity

Plus, preventing brain disease with brain fitness

Plus the UK’s Secretary of State and RNA is in the spotlight June 10, 2021 |Presented in Partnership with Allstate NATIONAL SECURITY VIDEO Why America Should Be Safer than It Is Insanity can be defined as doing the same thing over and over again but expecting a different result. As a nation, America has cycled through the same defense and intelligence issues since the end of the Cold War. In her latest book Insanity Defense, Congresswoman Jane Harman chronicles how four administrations have failed to confront some of the toughest national security policy problems and suggests achievable fixes to move America toward a safer future. She joins Nicholas Burns, professor at Harvard Kennedy School and former ambassador to NATO, to discuss the book and her experience on the frontlines of American foreign policy. Watch HEALTH PODCAST Building Brain Health at Any Age People often talk about maintaining their physical health but brain health is an afterthought. It turns out brain fitness at any age heightens and protects brain function and can even prevent brain disease. Sanjay Gupta, author of Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age, Maria Shriver, founder of the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, and Natalie Morales, West Coast anchor of NBC’s Today Show, all have personal stories about dementia. They talk about why it's important to link lifestyle with brain health in order to live a longer, happier life. Listen and subscribe to Aspen Ideas to Go on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or here. EVENT Countdown to Aspen Ideas! Register for the Festival, June 27-July 1 Don’t miss out on the biggest thinkers, the most brilliant observers, and the most courageous leaders who are challenging norms! Built around the theme "American Futures," the virtual Festival features speakers like Clint Smith, Stan McChrystal, Yasmin Green, Leana Wen, Joshua Johnson, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Walter Isaacson, and many others. Check out our growing list of speakers. Join us for Aspen Ideas 2021— it’s digital and free. Register THE WORKPLACE ARTICLE Why the Workplace Needs Better Arguments Businesses today are increasingly expected to advance inclusive diversity and equity beyond their walls. The Pew Research Center reports adults in the United States identify racism and economic inequality as big societal problems. Business is now the most trusted institution globally — over 70 percent of Americans trust their employer to "do what is right." So companies are being enlisted to address these and other societal problems. It’s no surprise since the workplace is where colleagues spanning the ideological spectrum come together for a common purpose. Learn how Allstate is using the principles of Better Arguments to empower employees to share their perspectives. Read.Presented by Allstate GLOBAL AFFAIRS VIDEO The View from Accra Yesterday President of Ghana H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo joined former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Jendayi Frazer for a broad-ranging conversation. As part of the Aspen Security Forum's Global Leaders Series, they discussed the future of Ghana; Akufo-Addo’s priorities for countering extremism and terrorism in West Africa; the role of the African Continental Free Trade Area; foreign investment; and digital transformation in fostering economic prosperity. The President also talked about Ghana's vaccination rate and his hopes for increased production and distribution of vaccines in the country. Watch ASPENIDEAS.ORG Personal data contained in our database is processed under the lawful basis of legitimate interest and is typically included in our database either because you previously subscribed to a newsletter to receive information about our activities/events or registered for a recent event. If, for any reason, you would rather not receive these messages, you can unsubscribe below. For more information, please refer to the Aspen Institute's privacy policy.

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