The international order is fragmenting as states compete for influence and resources. International relations are increasingly transactional and volatile. Conflicts are raging across Sudan, Ukraine and Gaza, and few actors possess the power to pursue pathways of peace.
Multilateral institutions are failing to agree on how to respond to global risks like climate change, supply chain disruption and the rise of new technologies. The Global South accuses the West of double standards over Ukraine and Gaza, and of a lack of commitment to financing the green transition.
Against this uncertainty, more than 50 states are holding elections in 2024. This year will stress-test constitutional and electoral systems, challenge commitments to democracy and, in some cases, provide illiberal leaders with a veneer of legitimacy.
This year is also a unique opportunity for governments around the world to reset their mandates for change – finding new solutions to the climate crisis, migration, or economic transformation.
Chatham House’s London Conference 2024 offers a unique forum to assess:
- What will elections across the world mean for the international order?
- Which steps can be taken towards peace and security in the Middle East?
- What would it take to advance global action on the energy transition?
- And do the demands of emerging powers offer a chance to reform the UN system and other global institutions?
Plenary sessions are held on the record.
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About the London Conference
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