HOW THE NEXT CONGRESS WILL SHAPE US NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY - Join the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security for a virtual discussion on the national security implications of the 2026 midterm elections.

With Democrats set to control both chambers of Congress, the Trump administration faces a new balance of power in its final two years. Experts will examine how this political shift could reshape US defense priorities, foreign policy, and the United States’ role in the world—and what it could signal for the future of American foreign policy beyond the Trump presidency.

The effects will reach far beyond Washington. Allies in Europe and the Indo-Pacific will be watching closely for signs of continuity or change in US commitments, partners in the Middle East will be assessing Washington’s approach to the ongoing war with Iran, and US adversaries will be evaluating what the new political landscape means for American resolve. This discussion will break down what to expect.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE - 11/13/2026