Batkin International Leaders Forum

The Alan and Jane Batkin International Leaders Forum brings world leaders and other foreign officials to Brookings for major policy addresses.

Upcoming Event

November 16

2026

Defense & Security Deterrence in the Pacific: A conversation with Admiral Paparo

The Brookings Institution, Washington DC

Monday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST

Past Event

October 13

2026

Democracy, Conflict, & Governance Can ‘working-class liberalism’ heal liberal democracy?

The Brookings Institution, Washington DC

Tuesday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Past Event

April 13

2026

International Affairs Rebalancing world order in an age of fragmentation: A conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb

The Brookings Institution, Washington DC

Monday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Past Event

July 01

2024

U.S. Foreign Policy America’s foreign policy: A conversation with Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Online Only

Monday, 10:30 am - 11:15 am EDT

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