Insights@Meridian with James Blair
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
As the nation emerges from its longest government shutdown, the administration of President Donald Trump approaches its one-year mark with a mix of legislative and executive accomplishments. With the geopolitical, legislative, and domestic landscape continuing to evolve, the Administration is weighing next steps on trade, intensifying counter-narcotics enforcement in the Caribbean, and pursuing expanded domestic production of energy and critical minerals.
Meridian will host Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair for a conversation on the Administration’s assessment of 2025 and priorities for the coming year. The program will explore how the Administration is shaping its foreign policy and legislative agenda amid heightened political turbulence—and how the approaching midterm elections may influence its strategic choices moving forward.
For more information regarding this program, please contact mcde@meridian.org
Speakers
| Name | Title |
| James Blair | Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff |
| Kellyanne Conway | Former Senior Counselor to the President |
About Meridian International Center
Meridian International Center is a nonpartisan center for diplomacy founded in 1960 and headquartered on a historic campus in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to empower leaders for the next era of diplomacy. Our programs strengthen American leadership by accelerating collaboration on shared challenges, increasing economic competitiveness, and building geopolitical resilience. We equip leaders from business, science and technology, cities and states, culture and sports with the insights, networks, and resources to navigate a complex world.