Chatham House: Independent thinking on international affairs

You are here:
>
Home

Libya's New Start

The challenges facing an interim government are numerous, 'but we decided to take them on', said Libya's Prime Minister, Dr Abdurrahim El-Keib. 'We are making progress continuously towards democracy and the rule of law', he added. More.

Applying the Lessons of Iraq to Syria
The West has learned the wrong lessons from the Iraq example; a post-Assad Syria will not face the same regional challenges, writes Nadim Shehadi for the New York Times. Read.
Eurozone Crisis
Angela Merkel and François Hollande's relationship 'carries the burden of Europe's future', writes Richard Whitman. Also, read Iain Begg on the implications of the Greek situation - outside of Europe.
How Relevant is the NPT?
In this podcast, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt discusses nuclear non-proliferation issues with Dr Patricia Lewis. Plus, what are the implications of a world with zero nuclear weapons? Event audio.
Financial Centres in China
It is critical for the global economy that China manages its transition to a modern financial system. This new report looks at the steps China is taking to reform its financial services sector. Read.
Arctic Opening
Rapid and disruptive change in the Arctic environment presents uneven prospects for investment and economic development, says this report. Read.
Bread, Dignity and Social Justice
A persistent failure to address the economic aspects of popular demands could lead to a second, angrier and hungrier revolution in Egypt, writes Jane Kinninmont in this new paper. Read.

Forthcoming Events

Australia in China's Orbit: The China–Australia Economic Relationship | Monday 28 May 2012 12:30 - 14:00

Mark Thirlwell, Director, International Economy Program, Lowy Institute for International Policy
Chair: Paola Subacchi, Research Director, International Economics, Chatham House
Rising Financial Centres in Greater China | Monday 28 May 2012 17:30 - 19:00

Sir David Brewer, Chairman, China-Britain Business Council
Charles Haswell, Global Head, Financial Sector Policy, HSBC
Robert Hodgkinson, Executive Director, Technical, ICAEW
Dr Yu Yongding, former Director-General, Institute of World Economics & Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Chair: Paola Subacchi, Research Director, International Economics, Chatham House
Nuclear Non-Proliferation: Towards a WMD Free Zone in the Middle East | Tuesday 29 May 2012 8:00 - 9:15

Nominees Breakfast

Dr Patricia Lewis, Research Director, International Security, Chatham House