Programs & Events
Post Election
Post Election
The Role of American Business Leaders in a Challenging Election Season
Rawi Abdelal, Herbert F. Johnson Professor of International Management
Guest Speakers:
Juliette Kayyem, Belfer Senior Lecturer in International Security, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Neil Malik (MBA 1998), Founder and CEO, K1 Investment Management, LLC
Christopher Robichaud, Senior Lecturer in Ethics and Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
What role can business play in strengthening our democracy and promoting social and
political stability following the US presidential election?
Amidst a pandemic that has afflicted millions, crippled the job market, damaged the
national economy, and exposed social and racial unrest, the upcoming US election has
the potential to calm fears and help restore order at home and around the world—or
to ignite a new wave of discord and dissent.
Professor Rawi Abdelal discusses the role business leaders can play in coordination
with their local governments and community leaders in strengthening our democracy
and promoting social and political stability. Recognizing that business leaders have
expertise in problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and innovation, what are specific
approaches you can take locally or nationally to ensure a peaceful post-election period?
Panelists and participants brainstorm together about this moment of uncertainty and
what we can do together to lead our country and communities in a positive direction.
Article:
“What’s at Stake in This Election? The American Democratic Experiment” by Dan Coates,
New York Times
Podcast:
“Rawi Abdelal: The Roots of Anti-Globalism,” The Q Factor
