The Common Good Forum & American Spirit Awards, 2019

The Common Good Forum & American Spirit Awards, 2019

The Common Good Forum is an annual program presenting headline issues and the most important, forward-looking ideas affecting public policy and our lives. This year we built a remarkable roster for our annual event, with 30+ participants from government, media, business, foreign affairs and tech, as well as public policy activists…

Discussion with Ambassador Martin Indyk

Discussion with Ambassador Martin Indyk

The Common Good presented a timely discussion with Ambassador Martin Indyk, US ambassador to Israel 1995-1997 & 2000-2001, regarding the Israeli election on April 9th and the resulting impact on the region…

Vicky Ward Investigative Reporter and New York Times bestselling author "Kushner, Inc."

Vicky Ward Investigative Reporter and New York Times bestselling author  "Kushner, Inc."

The Common Good was proud to present a very timely discussion with investigative reporter and New York Times bestselling author Vicky Ward on “Kushner, Inc.” Ward will unpack the story of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s rise to extraordinary power in Trump’s White House…

Political Briefing: "Election 2020: Messaging and Strategy"

Political Briefing: "Election 2020: Messaging and Strategy"

The Common Good was proud to present a very important discussion with Guy Cecil. Chairman, Priorities USA, on “Election 2020: Messaging and Strategy”. What are the issues and messages that moved voters in 2018? What are the powerhouse approaches in 2018…

Rule of Law, Investigations, Testing the New Supremes

Rule of Law, Investigations, Testing the New Supremes

Dr. Laurence Tribe, renowned author and Harvard legal professor, discussed critical legal issues facing the nation: the investigations related to Trump, from Mueller to the House; the new Supreme Court and the consequential cases it is likely to hear; and more…

Screening and Discussion of The Panama Papers

Screening and Discussion of The Panama Papers

A riveting insider account of the story hundreds of journalists risked their lives to break, The Panama Papers, will take you behind the groundbreaking revelations of one of the biggest global corruption scandals in history — a vast a coordinated scheme by the world’s elite.

Economic Perils, Reeling Markets, Fed Action, Tariff Wars

Economic Perils, Reeling Markets, Fed Action, Tariff Wars

The Common Good was proud to present a very important discussion with Byron Wien and Joseph Zidle of Blackstone’s Private Wealth Solutions. Two of Wall Street’s most respected investment advisors will sketch out the economic outlook for 2019 and projections regarding the volatile stock market amid rising risks stemming from tariffs, politics, Fed rates, and global turmoil.

Defending Democracy: John Avlon, Philip Bobbitt, Ian Kahn, Garry Kasparov, and Bret Stephens

Defending Democracy: John Avlon, Philip Bobbitt, Ian Kahn, Garry Kasparov, and Bret Stephens

The Common Good was proud to present a very important discussion with Garry Kasparov, Russian dissident and world chess champion, Bret Stephens, New York Times columnist, John Avlon, author of Washington’s Farewell and CNN anchor, Philip Bobbitt, constitutional law expert at Columbia University, and Ian Khan, who plays George Washington on AMC’s Turn.

Facts and Fears: Hard Truths and Intelligence: James Clapper

Facts and Fears: Hard Truths and Intelligence: James Clapper

One of the most important voices in the nation’s intelligence community, Jim Clapper decided to break his silence after living through Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and saw how the foundations of American democracy were — and continue to be — undermined by a foreign power.

"On the Fault Lines: Decision 2018" Midterm Elections Power Panel

"On the Fault Lines: Decision 2018" Midterm Elections Power Panel

The Common Good was proud to present an electrifying evening of predictions on the black swans and dark horses of this year’s election season - “On the Fault Lines: Decision 2018” Midterm Elections Power Panel, co-hosted by Hunter College. America decides ramifications of one of the most consequential elections in a generation.

Water Conference in Paris

Water Conference in Paris

The Common Good was proud to assemble a delegation to join the international Conference on Water in Paris in partnership with the Netanya Academic College with the cooperation of European Leadership Network (ELNET), France-Israel Foundation (FIF), French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) and Veolia Environment S.A.

Trump & Global Trade (Dis)order

Trump & Global Trade (Dis)order

The Common Good was pleased to present a special conversation on new trade policies and likely impacts with impacts with the Honorable Paula Stern, former Chairwoman, US International Trade Commission; President, The Stern Group. Changes in our own hemisphere and in Europe, and potentially upend US economic growth and destabilize markets— or alternatively, grow American jobs and vastly improve US economic interests.

"North Korea: Progress or Stalemate?"

"North Korea: Progress or Stalemate?"

The Common Good was pleased to present a special briefing with Gordon Chang, leading North Korea expert and author. The stakes are high - for the Korean Peninsula, the nations of the far East and the United States.

The Assault on Intelligence: American National Security in an Age of Lies: General Michael Hayden

The Assault on Intelligence: American National Security in an Age of Lies: General Michael Hayden

Hayden spoke about current US perils – from a nuclear North Korea, an emboldened Russia, a rising China, among others—and the effect of the assaults on the American intelligence agencies meant to defend us and on our democratic institutions.

The Common Good Forum & American Spirit Awards 2018

The Common Good Forum & American Spirit Awards 2018

What a phenomenal and inspiring day! Our experts led thought-provoking discussions on the most significant ideas and issues in the news today. Our awardees were moving and uplifting. While many of our speakers warned us of the challenges ahead, our awardees reminded us of the best of the American spirit.

Special Discussion with Michael Morell - March 1, 2018

Special Discussion with Michael Morell - March 1, 2018

The Common Good was pleased to present an important off-the-record conversation with Michael Morell, former Acting Director and Deputy Director of the CIA, with Jeh Johnson, former Security of Homeland Security. Morell discussed the most worrying dangers to national security and how current US policy does not align well to meet these perils.

Why Democracy is Failing to Deliver Economic Growth and How to Fix It: Dambisa Moyo

Why Democracy is Failing to Deliver Economic Growth and How to Fix It: Dambisa Moyo

The Common Good is pleased to present a special discussion with acclaimed economist Dambisa Moyo, generously hosted by Jonathan Barnet, Guggenheim Partners. Dambisa Moyo takes a look at the difficulties in the political arena and new economic challenges and offers solutions to jump-start economic growth by reforms for our democracy. All of this is part of her very provocative new book, Edge of Chaos.

The C.I.A. and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Steve Coll

The C.I.A. and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Steve Coll

The Common Good was pleased to present a special discussion with the inestimable Steve Coll. Coll briefed us on America’s covert involvement in Afghanistan and Pakistan and its impact on our intervention there, as detailed in his recent New York Times best seller, Directorate S: The C.I.A. and America’s Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Special Screening of “Letters from Baghdad” and Panel Discussion

Special Screening of “Letters from Baghdad” and Panel Discussion

The Common Good was pleased to present a special screening of the film, “Letter from Baghdad,” followed by a panel discussion with moderator Alex Witt, MSNBC anchor, the film’s award-winning filmmakers, Sabine Krayenbühl & Zeva Oelbaum, and former Middle East bureau chief at Newsday, Mohamad Bazzi.

A Conversation with Rob Riemen, “To Fight Against This Age: On Fascism and Humanism”

A Conversation with Rob Riemen, “To Fight Against This Age: On Fascism and Humanism”

The Common Good presented a special conversation with Rob Riemen, public intellectual and founder of the Nexus Institute in Amsterdam. Riemen offered a thoughtful meditation on the rise of authoritarian and xenophobic strains in many corners of contemporary Europe and beyond, and how the romanticization of authoritarianism in the western societies contributes to the steady erosion of democratic ideals.