Martial law declared in South Korea, government collapses in European countries, a complicated presidential transition in the U.S., and much more—this chaotic global landscape was the backdrop for the 2024 Aspen Security Forum: DC Edition, where decision-makers and thought leaders from Washington, DC and beyond came together on December 4, 2024, to discuss solutions to the most pressing national security and foreign policy challenges of our time. The day featured an array of distinguished leaders and experts who discussed a range of priorities, including foreign policy challenges for President Trump’s second administration, the transatlantic relationship, the Israel-Hamas war, the Russia-Ukraine war, climate change, and more. The program featured conversations with leaders and experts such as U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell; DOGE Co-Chair Vivek Ramaswamy; UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed; U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen; and a panel of ASG Rising Leaders. Keep reading for a few key takeaways from the day’s discussions. NBC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell onstage at ASF: DC. Photo by Julian Haber. The national security consequences of an inadequate U.S. presidential transition would be very serious. Presidential transitions can be a critical time for national …read more Source:: Aspen...