Tighisti Amare

Tighisti Amare is the Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House, a position she assumed in August 2025 after more than 15 years at the Institute, including her most recent position as Deputy Director.

She is responsible for the Programme’s strategic direction, fundraising, and oversight of research quality and impact. She also leads efforts to deepen engagement with a wide network of stakeholders across Africa and globally. Her work includes directing high-impact research initiatives and convening policy dialogues with senior African and international decision-makers on issues related to political economy, security, governance, and Africa’s international relations.

Her research interests include Africa’s evolving role in global governance, multilateralism, Africa–Europe relations, geopolitical realignments, and regional integration. Her recent publications examine African responses to multipolarity, the continent’s engagement with language-based multilateral organizations, and the role of soft power in Africa–UK relations.