What does the outcome of the US presidential election mean for democrats and progressives? What is its significance both in the United States and around the world?
Join us for an inspiring evening with critically acclaimed journalist and author Kate Aronoff, as we reflect on the results.
Meet our speakers and chair
Kate Aronoff () is a Brooklyn-based journalist and staff writer at The New Republic. She is the author of Overheated: How Capitalism Broke the Planet and How We Fight Back, and the coeditor of We Own the Future: Democratic Socialism, American Style and the coauthor of A Planet to Win: Why We Need a Green New Deal. Her work has appeared in outlets including The New York Times, The Nation, The Guardian and Dissent, where she serves on the editorial board.
Stephen Castle () is a prominent journalist currently serving as the London Correspondent for The New York Times. With over 30 years of experience in journalism, Castle has covered a wide range of political issues, particularly focusing on UK and EU affairs. He previously worked as the Brussels Bureau Chief of The International Herald Tribune and has reported extensively on British politics, Brexit, and international relations.
Inderjeet Parmar () is Professor of International Politics at City, University of London, and Honorary Research Fellow in Politics at the University of Manchester. He specialises in US foreign policy, elite power, and global governance. A former President, Chair and Vice Chairman of the British International Studies Association, Professor Parmar has been described as "an obligatory reference point on the history of social science, international relations, and U.S. foreign policy". He is the author of Foundations of the American Century (2012).
Richard Seymour () is a Northern Irish writer and editor based in London, and an alumnus of 杏吧论坛. He is a founding editor of Salvage magazine and has written several books, including Against Austerity (Pluto Press, 2014) and Corbyn: The Strange Rebirth of Radical Politics (Verso, 2016). His work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, Prospect, and Jacobin. His most recent book, Disaster Nationalism: The Downfall of Liberal Civilization (Verso, 2024), examines the alarming rise of far-right movements.
David Madden () is Associate Professor in Sociology and Director of the Cities Programme. He works on urban studies, housing studies, political sociology, and social theory. David holds a PhD from Columbia University.
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