Chatham House creates new Centre for Global Governance and Security

New Centre, led by Dr Samir Puri, will see four Chatham House programmes collaborate on research to improve and reform global institutions.

News release Published 14 January 2025 1 minute READ

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Chatham House is pleased to announce the creation of a new Centre for Global Governance and Security, drawing together experts from its International Security, International Law, Digital Society and Global Health Programmes. 

The Centre is led by Dr Samir Puri, who joins Chatham House after working at IISS Asia in Singapore, and thereafter authoring his latest book, Westlessness. Samir was formerly also an Associate Fellow for Chatham House’s UK in the World Programme.

Through its research and convening the Centre will pursue improved global governance and institutional reform. It will achieve this by focusing on solving global challenges by providing a platform for ideas and leadership from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and aspiring middle powers.

The Centre will take advantage of Chatham House’s unique reputation and convening power to draw together stakeholders from policy, the private sector and civil society, helping to bridge the gap between policymakers, business and the public.

The four programmes comprising the new Centre will continue to pursue their specialist areas in depth, but also seize opportunities to collaborate on answering the broader question of how to build global governance in a turbulent age.

Bronwen Maddox said:

‘At a time when much of the old international order is contested, and conflicts are deepening, Chatham House is working constantly to pursue international cooperation and global governance to solve the world’s most difficult challenges. 

‘I am delighted that we will bolster this work through the new Centre on Global Governance and Security, and I look forward to working with Samir and the rest of the team.’