UNDERSTANDING

WASHINGTON , DC:

INSIDER ’S GUIDE

TO US GLOBAL

POLICY

E X E C U T I V E E D U C A T I O N P R O G R A M

JANUARY – APRIL 2022

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OVERVIEW

What happens in the United States has significant ramifications for the world and the international business

community. That is why it is important for business executives to develop a deeper understanding of

Washington, the dynamics of its major players, the structure of the different branches of government, and how

they intersect to shape US policy decisions.

AmCham is pleased to partner with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)— the leading

global policy think tank in the US— for a customized, three-month long executive education program. Twice

a month, from 8:30-10:00am Hong Kong time, AmCham will host world-class scholars from CSIS for an insider’s

look at the players, processes, and priorities driving decision-making in Washington and their implications for

Hong Kong. AmCham X CSIS Executive Education will conduct eight seminar-style Zoom conferences that

allow participants to dive deep with senior subject matter experts on pressing topics relevant to today’s global

business leaders.

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE AND SPEAKERS (UPDATED)*

DATE TOPICJan 12 Players and Power Structures in American Government

Jan 26 How the US Designs, Develops, and Deploys its Foreign Policy

Feb 9 Understanding the National Security Council and the Interagency Process

Feb 23 The US Trade Toolbox

Mar 9 Sanctions and US Economic Statecraft

Mar 23 Future Trends of US Export Controls and Licensing Regimes

Apr 6 US-China Relations in 2022 and Beyond

Apr 20 US Geopolitics and Strategic Competition

Eliot A. Cohen Matthew P. GoodmanScott Miller Scott KennedyEmily Harding Jude BlanchetteWilliam Alan Reinsch Bonny Lin

Arleigh Burke

Chair in Strategy

Senior Vice

President for

Economics

Senior Associate

Abshire-Inamori

Leadership

Academy

Senior Adviser &

Trustee Chair in

Chinese Business

and Economics

Deputy Director &

Senior Associate

International

Security Program

Freeman Chair in

China Studies

Senior Adviser &

Scholl Chair in

International

Business

Director

China Power Project

& Senior Fellow

Asian Security

WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS FROM CSIS*

*Final schedule and speakers subject to CSIS scholar availability

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A subscription of 8 sessions: USD2,200 / participant

A quorum of 24 people is required to form this executive education course; you will receive a confirmation

from AmCham once a quorum is reached.

Fees are non-refundable once successfully registered unless a quorum is not met.

All sessions will be conducted in English.

All sessions will be recorded and participants will receive video playbacks after each session.

If a participant is not able to attend an individual session, s/he will receive video playback, his/her absence

would nevertheless be recorded.

COURSE FEE

INCENTIVE

Engage with senior CSIS experts and other leading AmCham members in an exclusive, tailored learning

environment. Seating is limited. Participants who successfully complete the course (7 out of 8 sessions) will receive

a digital badge.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

Open to all mid-level policy/public affairs managers to deepen their knowledge about US politics and policy

design in Hong Kong and/or greater region. AmCham members or employees of member companies only.

POST COURSE ACTIVITIES

A CSIS x AmCham Executive Course networking session to be held tentatively on April 27, 2022 in Hong Kong for in-

person interaction with program alumni.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

About AmCham HK With close to 1,700 members, the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham) is one of the

largest American Chambers outside the United States, the largest international chamber in Hong Kong, and

one of the most dynamic and influential international business organizations in the Asia-Pacific region.

AmCham’s mission is to foster commerce among the United States, Hong Kong, and Mainland China; and to

enhance Hong Kong's stature as an international business center.

About CSISThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization

dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address the world’s greatest challenges. CSIS scholars bring their

policy expertise, judgment, and robust networks to their research, analysis, and recommendations. Executive

Education at CSIS features world-class experts and covers a range of geopolitical issues and professional skills

to help leaders at all levels thrive.

QUESTIONS?

Ms. Margaret Loo

Email: mloo@amcham.org.hk