The State of US Democracy and the Implications for the World

Dec. 9, 2025

Hôtel Royal
Rue de Lausanne 41-43
Geneva 1201
Switzerland

 "The State of U.S Democracy and the Implications for the World" The Honorable C…






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 "The State of U.S Democracy and the Implications for the World"

The Honorable Charles C. Adams, Jr., former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Finland (2015-2017)

In his speech, “The State of U.S. Democracy and the Implications for the World,” former Ambassador Charles Adams will examine the current challenges and resilience of American democracy in an era of polarization, disinformation, and shifting global influence.

He will explore how the health of U.S. democratic institutions impacts international stability, alliances, and the global perception of liberal values.

Drawing on his diplomatic experience, Ambassador Adams will highlight the urgent need for civic renewal at home and renewed commitment abroad to the principles that have long underpinned the democratic order.

 

 

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Speaker: The Honorable Charles C. Adams, Jr., former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Unit
Speaker The Honorable Charles C. Adams, Jr., former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Unit
Charles C. Adams, Jr. is the former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Finland (2015-2017) and former Global Co-Head of Orrick’s International Arbitration Practice Group, based in Geneva. Charles is acknowledged to be among the most prominent international arbitration experts in the world. According …

Charles C. Adams, Jr. is the former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Finland (2015-2017) and former Global Co-Head of Orrick’s International Arbitration Practice Group, based in Geneva.


Charles is acknowledged to be among the most prominent international arbitration experts in the world. According to Global Arbitration Review, Charles “is highly regarded (one leading international arbitrator described him to GAR as the most persuasive advocate to have appeared before him)”.


He serves as Orrick’s Global Director of Strategic Relationships.

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Date and Time

Tue, Dec. 9, 2025

11:50 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location

Hôtel Royal

Rue de Lausanne 41-43
Geneva 1201
Switzerland

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Hôtel Royal

Rue de Lausanne 41-43
Geneva 1201
Switzerland