Expert comment China, Kimi K3 and WAICO: Can Beijing win the AI race and make the rules too? As its AI models catch up to US rivals, China wants to set the rules that govern AI use.
Expert comment Why Carney’s pipeline gamble is a bad bet for Canadian taxpayers Tensions with the US and Alberta are leading Prime Minister Carney to back new oil and gas infrastructure. Smoothing the path to electrification would be a better use of public funds.
Research paper The water footprints of the global minerals trade Water resources are under increasing pressure from mineral extraction crucial for the global economy. This paper explores how governments, industry and civil society can take collective action to reduce supply-chain risks and mitigate adverse mining impacts on nearby communities.
Expert comment Can negotiations between Venezuela’s government and opposition succeed? Two initial meetings sent a worrying signal and Venezuelans are frustrated. The US must apply real pressure for talks to make progress.
Conference Competition policy conference 2026 Join policymakers, regulators, business leaders and academic experts to explore how competition policy frameworks are responding to changes in the geopolitical order.
Iran Research examines Iran’s domestic politics, social change, and prospects for economic reform, alongside Iran’s role in regional conflicts.
US foreign policy US global influence remains strong but is seen as being in decline - especially economically - as China, India and Russia begin to exert more influence.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) It is widely accepted that NATO is the premier security organization in Europe, but its overall purpose in a post-cold war world remains contested.
China Analysing China’s foreign, domestic and economic policy, bilateral relations, and its role in global governance, trade and the international order.
War in Ukraine Examining how Ukraine can be best supported to end the Russian invasion, and successfully rebuild its society, infrastructure, and economy.
Israel and Palestine Research includes work on the ongoing peace process, Palestine’s accession to the ICC, and the constantly evolving situation in Gaza.
Expert comment Zambia’s election: President Hichilema must preserve his country’s democratic reputation In opposition Hichilema made international friends as a champion of democracy. In power he must resist tipping the scales in favour of his party.
Expert comment Can the UN close the global AI gap? Can UN AI governance bridge the widening digital divide between AI superpowers, middle powers, and developing countries?
Expert comment Trump’s summer of tariffs means trade uncertainty is here to stay The Trump administration has pushed through another round of tariffs. While they are being challenged in the courts, unpredictable and costly US trade policy is here to stay.
Audio Is the AI boom about to bust? In this week’s episode of Independent Thinking, our experts explore the US-China race for AI leadership and the likelihood of an AI crash
Expert comment Saudi Arabia still views the US as its main strategic partner – despite Trump’s nuclear agreement conditions Riyadh’s argument to Washington is that a close partnership should not be contingent on membership of the Abraham Accords, when it is playing a growing role in regional security.
Audio Africa Aware: DRC’s Ebola outbreak: Local systems, international responses and lessons for Africa Guests explore how the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC exposes tensions between ad hoc international health responses and local healthcare systems.
Expert comment By agreeing to disarm, Hamas is trying to call Israel’s bluff in Gaza The move may lead to more pressure on Israel to implement Trump’s 20-point plan, but both sides are likely to keep dragging out the process while avoiding any real commitments.
Audio If Ukraine is winning the war, why did Zelenskyy fire his defence minister? In this week’s episode of Independent Thinking, our experts discuss what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s reshuffle means for Ukraine’s war strategy.
Expert comment The Ceuta border crisis heaps pressure on Spain’s Sánchez government – and European unity A surge of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave strains relations with Morocco and EU members like Italy. It could seriously undermine the prime minister’s position.
Expert comment Europe’s summer of fires: Burnham must centre climate adaptation in policies The UK government should treat adaptation to the effects of climate change as a core organizing principle of both economic policy at home and foreign policy.
Expert comment Ukraine’s allies should make an offer to Russians before September’s ‘elections’ Russia’s parliamentary election result will be what the Kremlin wishes it to be. But it is an opportunity for Europe to communicate with a population that is feeling the effects of Putin’s war.
Expert comment Has the ‘Cockroach’ movement changed Indian politics? The movement has tapped into dissatisfaction with employment opportunities and the economy. But it does not threaten a Gen Z revolution of the kind India’s neighbours have undergone.
Expert comment Turkey’s S-400 saga shows the hard realities of defence procurement The country’s purchase of Russian air defences has prevented it from acquiring US F-35 fighter jets. The UAE could face similar issues if it purchases the systems.
Expert comment Will Ukraine’s Wildberries attacks force Putin to the negotiating table? Drone attacks strike at the bargain between Russia’s state and business. But Russia’s business elites seem more dependent on the Kremlin than ever.
Expert comment Ukraine needs help against Russian missiles now. What more can allies do? Recent air defence pledges won’t deliver interceptors for years. Europe could help now by providing fighter cover, or by delivering more offensive weapons. Will it act?
Expert comment North Korea’s ‘Victory Day’ takes place with Kim Jong Un’s power transformed Pyongyang’s account of the Korean War remains a fabrication. But its rapidly growing strategic leverage is dangerously real.
Expert comment Why Burnham should back Britain's new clean energy system, not more North Sea drilling Renewables and electrification could help the new prime minister deliver on his promise to distribute economic benefits across the UK.
Research paper The water footprints of global textiles trade A whole-of-value-chain approach can support a transition to a sustainable and equitable textile sector in which water-efficient and non-polluting practices are embedded and upheld.
Expert comment What the UK should learn from Kimi K3, WAICO and the Hugging Face incident Washington and Beijing spent the week arguing about whose models we should use. But the week’s most important news was about what a model did.
Expert comment The Houthi Red Sea blockade: Will collective maritime security be defended, or break down? The risk is a prolonged crisis, followed by a breakdown in maritime security cooperation and a widening conflict. But Houthi actions could be addressed by strengthening existing multinational efforts.
Audio Can Andy Burnham remake Britain at home and abroad? In this week’s episode of Independent Thinking, our experts discuss Andy Burnham’s first week in office as prime minister of the United Kingdom and the challenges that await him
News release Director of Environment and Society Centre gives evidence to UK Parliament Energy Committee Ana Yang gave evidence to the UK Parliament’s Energy Security and Net Zero Committee on 8 July, discussing the UK’s role in international climate policy.
Expert comment How Burnham should engage with Africa The new prime minister can achieve significant results in Africa if he sets clear ambitions, strengthens the UK’s partnerships and implements a more joined-up approach.
Expert comment ‘Structural divergence’ in China’s economy exposes a growing problem Manufacturing is thriving while household spending is suffering. This seems to reflect a deliberate strategy by Beijing to maximize its geopolitical leverage. Growth suffers as a result.
Expert comment Israel’s general election will be like no other before Netanyahu’s government has presided over unprecedented failure and polarization. Yet the opposition still struggles to articulate a genuine alternative.
Expert comment Can the world benefit from China’s quest for food security? China wants to become more self-sufficient in food. This could make it easier to fight climate change and improve nutrition worldwide, but there are also risks to global food markets.
Expert comment How the dismissal of Ukraine’s popular defence minister backfired for Zelenskyy The dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov – the man behind Ukraine’s successful drone campaign against Russia – has sparked protests across Ukraine and turned into a political crisis for Zelenskyy.
Expert comment The wishful thinking behind the war with Iran Iran has survived war with the US by adapting its doctrine. The US must also change its thinking.
Expert comment The Lobito Corridor shows how digitization is shaping critical minerals competition The railway from Angola to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia is a global focal point of the race for critical minerals. But the digitization of mineral supply chains will be crucial to achieving genuine economic transformation in the region.
Expert comment Why US plans for power-sharing in Libya will not work Libyan anti-corruption investigations reveal the limitations of a US push to reunify the country without improving governance.
Webinar Online Iceland’s EU referendum: Implications for EU enlargement and Arctic security As Iceland votes on whether to reopen discussions on EU accession, learn what the outcome could mean for the EU’s future direction and strategic competition across the High North.
Reception In person and Online Francis Fukuyama on his new political memoir: ‘In the Realm of the Last Man’ Join us for the launch of the Chatham House Book Club with Francis Fukuyama, one of the most influential political thinkers of the twenty-first century.
Panel In person and Online What would a ceasefire in Ukraine mean for Europe and the world? Join this event to learn about the implications of a ceasefire for Ukraine, Europe, Russia - and global security.
Reception In person and Online Annual General Meeting All Chatham House members are invited to attend the Institute’s Annual General Meeting. A drinks reception will follow.
Reception In person Launch of Latin America Programme Join us for a drinks reception to mark the launch of Chatham House’s new Latin America Programme.
Panel In person and Online US at 250: Separation vs. concentration of power – America’s enduring constitutional debate The third session in the US at 250 mini-series explores how checks and balances continue to shape American democracy.
Webinar Online Uzbekistan: assessing 10 years of rule under Mirziyoyev Hear from experts on the successes, shortcomings and future direction of Uzbekistan’s economic and reform agenda under President Mirziyoyev.
Panel In person and Online US at 250: Interest vs. principle – the debate about America’s values To what extent do America’s values shape its foreign policy? Join this expert discussion, and final in the US at 250 mini-series, about the principles that should underpin US global leadership - and how they are perceived around the world. A drinks reception will follow.
Panel In person Film screening: Amerigo: The Search for the American Dream Join this screening of a new documentary exploring the evolving reality of the American Dream as the USA celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Conference In person Competition policy conference 2026 Join policymakers, regulators, business leaders and academic experts to explore how competition policy frameworks are responding to changes in the geopolitical order.
Conference Chatham House Berlin conference 2026 Securing Europe’s strategic autonomy in a volatile world
Panel Recording Perspectives from Ankara: The security and defence implications of the NATO Summit Understand how summit commitments on defence spending, innovation and industrial capacity can strengthen NATO’s future security posture.
Panel Recording US at 250: Trade vs. Protectionism – America’s enduring economic debate Join us at Chatham House for the second in the US at 250 mini-series. This discussion assesses America’s struggle to balance independence, openness, and strategic competition in the global economy.
Webinar Recording Zambia’s 2026 election: What is at stake? As the campaign enters its final stage, hear from analysts about what voters, investors and democratic groups should watch out for.
Webinar Recording How should Ukraine prepare for peace while fighting the war? Discover how Ukraine plans to deliver elections and ensure an inclusive, democratic transition after the war with Russia.
Panel Recording Iran, the ceasefire and the Gulf: what comes next Learn how the war with the US and Israel has affected Iran’s diplomacy, security outlook, and internal politics.
Panel Recording From values to action: Where do LGBTIQ+ rights sit in UK foreign policy? In an increasingly contested world order and with global threats to LGBTIQ+ rights, experts discuss a path forward for LGBTIQ+ rights and the rule of law in UK foreign policy. This panel discussion will be followed by a reception and networking.
Panel Recording Can cities and states lead the shift to climate resilience? Hear from mayors, governors and regional leaders driving climate action and resilience from the ground up.
Panel Recording Europe after Nord Stream: The limits of energy security As the debate continues in Brussels over how to defend infrastructure and strengthen energy independence, hear from experts on how Europe is facing up to this ongoing risk.
Panel Recording Making the case for COP in a fractured geopolitical environment Leaders of the world’s foremost climate conference - COP - set out how environmental diplomacy can still deliver.
Address Recording Brexit 10 years on: Michel Barnier and the future of UK-EU relations Join a fascinating discussion with the EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator to assess a decade of change and the future of EU-UK relations.
Panel Recording How might an African credit rating agency improve the continent's financing conditions? This panel discussion, held in collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, assesses the potential impact of the African Credit Rating Agency on reducing borrowing costs and lowering barriers to financing for African countries.
Webinar Recording What is necessary to return Venezuela to stable economic growth and democracy after the US operation? How to bring credible elections, rule of law and economic recovery to Venezuela.
Panel Recording New advocates and the future of international human rights As governments and multilateral institutions retreat, a new generation of advocates is reshaping the debate and proposing reform.
Panel Recording Targeting medics on the battlefield: addressing the crisis through law and practice Experts clarify international humanitarian law and promote compliance by identifying practical measures for its effective implementation.
Panel Recording AI, work, and the future of global competitiveness Learn what LinkedIn data reveals about AI, growth and workforce change.
Webinar Recording Armenia’s pivotal election: What is at stake? Experts examine the tensions facing Armenian democracy, the election’s importance for the peace process with Azerbaijan, and the role of external actors, including Russia and the West.
Address Recording Navigating a changing global order: Ghana’s strategic priorities Join us as HE John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, reflects on how Ghana is navigating an increasingly multipolar world while promoting African agency and regional stability.
Panel Recording US at 250: Internationalism vs. isolationism – America’s enduring foreign policy debate This session explores the competing ideas shaping American foreign policy and how it will evolve in the years ahead. A reception will follow this event.
Address Recording Dr Fatih Birol, IEA Executive Director, on the Strait of Hormuz crisis and global energy security Fatih Birol assesses how Middle East tensions are reshaping global energy markets and economic stability.
Panel Recording From destruction to recovery: Building Ukraine’s future prosperity Half day conference on the war-time recovery of Ukraine and necessary policies to support its long-term prosperity building on the experience and analysis of both Chatham House and the EBRD.
Panel Recording How can African institutions deliver in the Great Lakes peace process? What can the African Union and regional bodies do to deliver durable peace in the Great Lakes?
Panel Recording The Australian model: Navigating the US–China divide with Malcolm Turnbull Chatham House welcomes Malcolm Turnbull, former Prime Minister of Australia, to draw on his experience managing the full arc of Australia’s complex foreign relations.
Panel Recording The new Eurasian chessboard: Power, connectivity and strategic resources Join us for an expert panel exploring how the EU, the UK, the US, and Turkey can navigate great power competition in Central Asia and harness the region’s growing strategic and economic potential.
Panel Recording Canada’s foreign and energy policy: In conversation with the Premier of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses Alberta’s vision for Canada’s role in the world at a moment of acute external pressure and internal debate.
Panel Recording Justice for Ukraine: Supporting survivors of war crimes and building international solidarity Following the launch of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression, the Register of Damage and the Claims Commission in The Hague, experts explore how a comprehensive transitional justice policy can bolster survivor support and global solidarity with Ukraine.
Panel Recording ‘Parliaments in dialogue’: Bringing Westminster and Brussels closer together to defend Europe Join us at Chatham House to hear from UK and European parliamentarians and defence experts about how to improve defence cooperation between Britain and Europe.
Panel Recording The not‑so‑special relationship? Can UK-US relations survive Trump 2.0? The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee chaired by Lord Robertson joins us at Chatham House from 12:00 to 13:00 BST. The session will explore the future of UK-US relations, amid long‑term US policy shifts and recent political upheavals. The room is full, but you can watch online.
Webinar Recording Profiting from chaos? Russia’s energy windfall from a fragmented Middle East Experts assess how conflict in the Middle East is reshaping energy markets, driving Russia’s gains, and undermining the impact of Western sanctions.
Panel Recording AI and National Security: Who's Really in Control? Experts discuss who controls AI, and on whose terms.
Address Recording Aid, conflict and global leadership: UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher In conversation with Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, about the most pressing humanitarian and conflict issues facing the United Nations today, and what role the UK can play.
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