Henry Kissinger on Future Relations with Chinabr The Atlantic - Newseumbr Henry Kissingerbr 56th Secretary of the United States Department of Statebr br Steve Clemonsbr Editor-in-Chief, AtlanticLIVEbr Washington Editor-at-Large, The Atlanticbr br Inspired by The Atlantic's enduring partnership with the Aspen Ideas Festival, the third-annual Washington Ideas Forum gathers an audience of 600 people, including government officials, top business executives, global thought leaders, academics, and celebrities. It is the place to hear - and meet - the most prominent thinkers of our time.br br This October 5 and 6, the Forum will once again bring the best and brightest to the table for debate, conversation, and idea-sharing.