About us

We are an independent policy institute and a trusted forum for debate and dialogue. We aim to help governments and societies to build a secure, sustainable, prosperous and just world.

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Chatham House is a world-leading policy institute with a mission to address geopolitical challenges and international problems. Through this, we aim to help governments and societies to build a secure, sustainable, prosperous and just world.

At the heart of this work is the Chatham House Rule, which for the last 100 years has enabled participants at events to speak freely and exchange views openly, fostering open dialogue and the sharing of ideas.

Events

Chatham House events offer direct access to thought leadership, best practice and insight from world leaders, policy influencers and academics.

Our webinars, panels and conferences help connect diverse and engaged audiences – building momentum for positive change.

Publishing

Our policy papers, research papers and reports offer independent analysis and policy recommendations on the challenges the world is facing.  

All Chatham House research papers and reports go through a rigorous editing process, including internal and external peer review. Our policy papers offer timely recommendations on fast-moving topics.  

We also publish research on global affairs and international relations in our highly regarded journal, International  Affairs.  

Our quarterly magazine, The World Today, stimulates debate by offering fresh insights from Chatham House experts and authorities around the globe.  

Expertise

Chatham House’s network of experts provides authoritative commentary on world events. We brief governments, the media and businesses, and inform public discourse by making our work widely available in multiple formats – including videos and podcasts.  

Chatham House does not take institutional positions on policy issues. Our founding charter safeguards our independence and ability to work free of external influence. The opinions expressed are the responsibility of our experts, not those of the institute.

Leadership

Through The Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership and the Next Generation, emerging leaders have an opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and networks to contribute to positive change in the world.

Our Academy fellows, participants in our masterclass programmes, along with members of our Common Futures Conversations community, bring diverse perspectives to our work. Together, they form a growing network of future policy practitioners.

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