The events featured appearances by John Kerry, Nancy Pelosi, Reince Priebus and other prominent political and media figures. Funds raised support the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future.
Some major events in the history of U.S.-Iran relations highlight differences between the countries’ views, but others have presented real opportunities for reconciliation.
A covert U.S. campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.
Silence from the U.S. side after a third round of indirect talks and frustration expressed by President Donald Trump set the stage for military strikes.
The US administration may sense that Iran is weak and ready to do a deal, but negotiations could be undone by intransigent red lines.
Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests.
Across eras and ideologies, leaders have used family as a potent political metaphor to define loyalty, belonging — even nationhood itself.
USC’s Center for the Political Future offers a hopeful, practical model for ensuring that democracy functions and flourishes through respectful, civil dialogue and trust — regardless of political party affiliation.
