Meeting

The Foreign Policy Challenges of an Aging Society

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Speakers
Jane Buchanan

Senior Advocacy Director, HelpAge USA

Jennifer D. Sciubba
Author, 8 Billion and Counting; President and Chief Executive Officer, Population Reference Bureau; CFR Member (speaking virtually)
Andrew Scott
Author, The Longevity Imperative: How to Build a Healthier and More Productive Society to Support Our Longer Lives; Professor of Economics, London Business School
Presider
Ali Velshi
Host, Velshi, and Chief Correspondent, MSNBC; CFR Member

Panelists discuss the longevity challenges facing countries around the world, the foreign policy implications of dealing with aging societies, and the comparative advantage opportunities for countries successfully managing older populations. 

Please note there is no virtual component to this meeting. The audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.

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