Decoding 'America First'
The Origins of Trump's foreign policy
canberra | national press club
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM AEDT
We invite you to join the Lowy Institute for a special event series with Stephen Biegun, a leading US foreign policy maker. This series forms part of the Rothschild & Co Distinguished International Fellowship, which brings a globally recognised policy leader and intellectual to Australia to deepen our debate on international issues.
President Trump has strongly held views on foreign policy, trade, alliances, international negotiations, and American power. But what are his core foreign policy beliefs? What does he mean when he talks about ‘America First’? How can history and context help us better understand President Trump?
Join us for what promises to be a fascinating conversation with Stephen Biegun, a senior diplomat in the first Trump administration, moderated by the Lowy Institute's Sam Roggeveen.
Event Information
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
6:00 pm for 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
National Press Club, Canberra
16 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
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