Network 20/20 - A Foreign Policy Community

06/12/2026

What does it take to imagine peace in a time of war?

This morning, Network 20/20 was honored to host Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah for a powerful conversation on peace, reconciliation, and their shared vision for the future of Israelis and Palestinians.

Despite experiencing profound personal loss because of the conflict, both speakers have dedicated their lives to challenging the belief that violence leads to security. Instead, they argued that peace begins with a vision of a different future—one that people can believe in and work toward together.

One message particularly resonated with our audience: we must acknowledge the realities of the present while refusing to let them define the future. Every day that passes without a path toward peace means more suffering, more loss, and more lives affected on both sides.

Maoz and Aziz reminded us that peace is not merely the absence of conflict. It is a future that must be imagined, articulated, and actively built. And before people can support peace, they must first believe that it is possible.

Thank you to Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah for sharing your stories, your courage, and your hope. We are also grateful to everyone who joined us for this meaningful conversation.

06/10/2026

How should businesses navigate an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape?

Thank you to Matt Gertken, Chief Geopolitical and U.S. Political Strategist at BCA Research, and Pablo Rasmussen, Director at Brzezinski Global Strategies, for joining Network 20/20 for a fascinating discussion on assessing geopolitical risk in a changing world.

From the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East to the evolving U.S.-China relationship, our speakers explored how the international system has become more fragmented and less predictable. One particularly important theme was the growing influence of domestic politics on international relations, creating new challenges for businesses operating across borders.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed thoughtful questions.

🎥 Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/zLnf2oaWK3o?si=DeLYYGNbis8xNMrv



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05/29/2026

☢️ The expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia marks a structural shift in the global nuclear order. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://network2020.org/rising-proliferation/

🕊️ According to the UN assessment, for the first time in decades, the number of nuclear warheads and nuclear testing is rising, and global military spending climbed to $2.7 trillion in 2025, an increase of 2.9% from the previous year. 💵

❓ How will the erosion of arms control accelerate proliferation pressures?
❔ How is technological change altering the strategic landscape?
❓ Can a new credible system of nuclear restraint still be constructed?

➡️ This conversation features David Albright, a Physicist and Founder of the non-profit Institute for Science and International Security, Alexandra Bell, President and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn, Senior Fellow and Director of Defense Program at the CeCenter for a New American Security - CNAS

05/27/2026

Thank you Bill Park, Visiting Research Fellow in the Defence Studies Department, King's College London, for your discussion on how today’s rapidly shifting regional dynamics are creating both new opportunities and new vulnerabilities for Kurdish communities.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us at our event. 💬 Your engagement and questions make these conversations possible.

➡️ Learn more about becoming a Network 20/20 member: https://network2020.org/membership-benefits/

05/22/2026

From and to state-engineered bioweapons, we were honored to host Dr. Nikki Romanik, Co-Founder of BioRadar and former White House Pandemic Office Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, and Dr. Ashish Jha, Co-Founder and CEO of BioRadar and former White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, for a timely discussion on the new era of biological threats and what it means for global biosecurity.

The conversation also offered valuable insight into BioRadar’s innovative approach to strengthening pandemic preparedness and early detection capabilities.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us for this engaging discussion. 💬 Your thoughtful questions and participation made the evening especially meaningful.

➡️ Learn more about becoming a Network 20/20 member: https://network2020.org/membership-benefits/

05/21/2026

☢ For the first time in over 50 years, there are no legally binding constraints on U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear arsenals. Many thanks to David Albright, Founder and President of the Institute for Science and International Security, Alexandra Bell, President and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn, Senior Fellow and Director of Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security - CNAS, for delving into the implications of the New START’s expiration, the war in Iran, and the rise of nuclear proliferation to the world.

🗣️ We’re grateful to everyone who joined us at our event. Your engagement and questions make these conversations possible. 💬
➡️ Watch the full discussion: https://youtu.be/fjdgFrwpACI

The recent expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and ...

05/15/2026

Cuba is at crisis tipping point as it again nears the collapse of its national energy system with ramifications for the country and region 🪫. Listen to the full episode for perspectives on questions like: https://network2020.org/cubas-future-and-u-s-interests/

🏛️How is Washington’s geopolitical pressure impacting its governance?
🛢️What role might other countries, like Russia, play in this situation?
What are most likely future scenarios for Cuba?

🔊Listen to the discussion featuring Emily Mendrala, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, to explore the current situation in Cuba and its future trajectory.

⏺️*Recorded 4/9/2026*

04/30/2026

🎉🥂 Network 20/20’s Annual Benefit Gala is LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY ⌛🚨! 🎫 Get your tickets now to come together with leaders and professionals from around the world: https://network2020.org/annual-benefit-gala/

Join us on May 5th from 6-9 PM for a keynote conversation 🗣️ between Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. and Ravi Agrawal, the honoring of Ravi Agrawal with the Ted Sorensen Award 🏆, silent and live auctions, and a fine wine raffle 🍷

Don't miss your chance to support Network 20/20's mission of promoting education and informed dialogue at the intersection of international affairs and the private sector. 💼💬🕊️