NATIONAL SECURITY
VIDEO
Why America Should Be Safer than It Is

Insanity can be defined as doing the same thing over and over again but expecting a different result. As a nation, America has cycled through the same defense and intelligence issues since the end of the Cold War. In her latest book Insanity Defense, Congresswoman Jane Harman chronicles how four administrations have failed to confront some of the toughest national security policy problems and suggests achievable fixes to move America toward a safer future. She joins Nicholas Burns, professor at Harvard Kennedy School and former ambassador to NATO, to discuss the book and her experience on the frontlines of American foreign policy. Watch

HEALTH
PODCAST
Building Brain Health at Any Age

People often talk about maintaining their physical health but brain health is an afterthought. It turns out brain fitness at any age heightens and protects brain function and can even prevent brain disease. Sanjay Gupta, author of Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age, Maria Shriver, founder of the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, and Natalie Morales, West Coast anchor of NBC’s Today Show, all have personal stories about dementia. They talk about why it's important to link lifestyle with brain health in order to live a longer, happier life. Listen and subscribe to Aspen Ideas to Go on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or here.

EVENT
Countdown to Aspen Ideas! Register for the Festival, June 27-July 1

Don’t miss out on the biggest thinkers, the most brilliant observers, and the most courageous leaders who are challenging norms! Built around the theme "American Futures," the virtual Festival features speakers like Clint Smith, Stan McChrystal, Yasmin Green, Leana Wen, Joshua Johnson, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Walter Isaacson, and many others. Check out our growing list of speakers. Join us for Aspen Ideas 2021— it’s digital and free. Register

THE WORKPLACE
ARTICLE
Why the Workplace Needs Better Arguments

Businesses today are increasingly expected to advance inclusive diversity and equity beyond their walls. The Pew Research Center reports adults in the United States identify racism and economic inequality as big societal problems. Business is now the most trusted institution globally — over 70 percent of Americans trust their employer to "do what is right." So companies are being enlisted to address these and other societal problems. It’s no surprise since the workplace is where colleagues spanning the ideological spectrum come together for a common purpose. Learn how Allstate is using the principles of Better Arguments to empower employees to share their perspectives. Read.Presented by Allstate

GLOBAL AFFAIRS
VIDEO
The View from Accra

Yesterday President of Ghana H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo joined former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Jendayi Frazer for a broad-ranging conversation. As part of the Aspen Security Forum's Global Leaders Series, they discussed the future of Ghana; Akufo-Addo’s priorities for countering extremism and terrorism in West Africa; the role of the African Continental Free Trade Area; foreign investment; and digital transformation in fostering economic prosperity. The President also talked about Ghana's vaccination rate and his hopes for increased production and distribution of vaccines in the country. Watch