Lord Mandelson
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- Milken Institute54 min
Truce or Dare: Navigating US-China Relations
Curtis Chin, Steven Ciobo, Ng Kok Song, Weijian Shan, Lord Mandelson
Moderated by former Australian Trade Minister Steve, a panel including Kok Song of Avanda, PAG CEO Weijin Shan, and former European Trade Commissioner Lord Peter Mendelsohn analyzed the deteriorating US-China economic relationship and the declining probability of a bilateral trade deal before the 2020 election. Participants highlighted how tariffs have widened the US trade deficit while China's shifting focus toward domestic consumption and supply chain stickiness have left American consumers bearing an estimated $80 billion in costs. The experts forecast a prolonged period of geopolitical friction and potential global system bifurcation, predicting that political posturing will likely prevent meaningful resolution despite severe economic inefficiencies.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
The Future of Europe: Security, Economy, and the Transatlantic Relationship
Stephanie Flanders, Peter Beyer, Niall Ferguson, Richard Haass, Lord Mandelson, Yascha Mounk, Laura Rudas
European leaders and analysts convened to address the Eurozone's robust economic recovery amidst vulnerabilities in Germany's export sector and structural innovation deficits, while navigating a fractured political landscape marked by the rise of populism and potential autocratic drift in Central Europe. The discussion highlighted critical geopolitical challenges, including a strained transatlantic alliance driven by US protectionism and a strategic shift toward an Asian-centric global order where Europe faces pressure from China's economic dominance. Key figures such as Neil Ferguson, Peter Beyer, and Richard Haass warned that without unified fiscal reforms and a cohesive defense strategy, the Union risks further fragmentation ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections.
- Milken Institute1h 6m
The Future of the United Kingdom and the European Union
Michael Klowden, Stephanie Flanders, Alan Houmann, Jo Johnson, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Lord Mandelson, Peter Mandelson
Moderated by Stephanie Flanders, a panel of senior UK and European figures at the Milken Institute London Summit assessed the political and financial uncertainties threatening Europe, including Brexit, US unilateralism under President Trump, and potential Russian military adventurism. Speakers like Joe Johnson and Peter Mandelson highlighted the severe economic risks of a no-deal Brexit for the UK financial sector while forecasting a high probability of a second referendum driven by the lack of democratic legitimacy. The discussion concluded that while external pressures have exposed deep structural divisions within the EU, these same threats may paradoxically galvanize European unity against disintegration and American protectionism.
- Milken Institute55 min
Global Risk: Disruption Without End?
John Micklethwait, Carlos Gutierrez, Jane Harman, Lord Mandelson, James G. Stavridis, Mac Thornberry, Jim Stavridis, Peter Mandelson
A distinguished panel of geopolitical experts and former officials convened to analyze the acceleration of global risks, highlighting the return of great power competition with Russia and China, the intractable nature of North Korean denuclearization, and the fragility of international institutions amidst cyber and economic threats. Key figures such as Jane Harmon, Jim Stavridis, and Peter Mandelson argued that the U.S. lacks a sustained long-term strategy, warning that withdrawal from agreements like the Iran deal and the Trans-Pacific Partnership undermines credibility while leaving critical gaps in military readiness and alliance cohesion. The discussion concluded that restoring bipartisan support for defense spending and rebuilding a coherent military capability is the foundational prerequisite for the U.S. to effectively manage an era defined by "ceaseless" conflict and technological disruption.
- Milken Institute56 min
Global Overview: Navigating a World in Transition
Gillian Tett, Thomas Barrack, Lord Mandelson, Hiro Mizuno, Ed Royce, Peter Mandelson, Bill Hanway, Richard Blum
Global leaders Tom Barrack, Lord Mandelson, and Ed Royce convened to analyze existential threats including systemic cyber vulnerability, nuclear proliferation, and political fragmentation eroding the post-WWII order. Panelist Hiro Mizuno and others highlighted divergent strategies ranging from "dynamite diplomacy" to target rule violators against calls for systemic reform, while also noting a historic pivot in the Japanese pension fund away from government bonds toward global equities. The discussion culminated in a focus on legislative countermeasures like the BUILD Act and new African development initiatives to counter China's predatory trade models and mitigate long-term human capital failures.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
The Breckoning: The Endgame for Great Britain and Europe in 2019
Anatole Kaletsky, Peter Beyer, Sir Michael Hintze, AM, GCSG, Michał Krupiński, Lord Mandelson, Sir Michael Hintze
Former UK Cabinet Minister Lord Peter Mandelson, hedge fund manager Sir Michael Hintze, Bank Pico CEO Miho Krupinski, and German Federal Minister Peter Beyer convened to analyze the severe economic and political risks of the United Kingdom's planned departure from the European Union Single Market and Customs Union. The panelists highlighted a critical imbalance where the UK's service-dependent economy faces significant regulatory barriers while the country lacks the negotiating manpower to replicate existing trade agreements with non-EU nations. Despite the government's pursuit of full autonomy, the experts warned that diverging from EU standards will inevitably reduce national income, trigger job relocations, and likely force a legislative deadlock that could precipitate a second referendum or an unmanageable no-deal exit.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
A Continental Wake-up Call: Challenges and Opportunities for a Post-Brexit Europe
Michael Klowden, Stephanie Flanders, Tina Fordham, Michał Krupiński, Lord Mandelson, Michael O'Sullivan, Mark Wilson
The Milken Institute's 7th London Summit convened approximately 1,000 global leaders to analyze Europe's resilience against political fragmentation and economic uncertainty, featuring critical discussions on the stalled Brexit negotiations and divergent growth trajectories between Western and Central Eastern European markets. Experts from institutions including Credit Suisse, Citi, and Aviva warned that while short-term growth has improved, structural risks such as a default on trade deals, the ECB's upcoming policy shifts, and the rise of populist "Insider vs. Outsider" dynamics threaten to undermine institutional stability. The event concluded with strategic recommendations for Franco-German leadership to accelerate banking and capital market integration, emphasizing that Europe must look externally to compete with the US and China rather than remaining paralyzed by internal regulatory disputes.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
The Future of Europe: Is Liberal Democracy in Trouble?
Alec Russell, John Emerson, David Landsman, Lord Mandelson, Alexander Stubb, Peter Mandelson
Former high-ranking officials including Peter Mandelson, Alexander Stubb, and John Emerson convened under moderator Alec Russell to analyze the drivers of global populism and the strategic challenges facing European integration. The panelists examined critical issues such as the reliability of polling ahead of the French election, the internal fractures threatening the Alternative for Germany, and the long-term economic consequences of the United Kingdom's departure from the Single Market. Ultimately, the group urged a shift from traditional defense of the status quo toward pragmatic reforms that address income inequality and reposition the EU as a global power block capable of balancing US and Chinese influence.