Past events

Discussing developments in the mood of the wider Russian population and the solidity of the elites, considering the changing course of the war.

Experts discuss a recent research paper which challenges a number of ideas about Russian military power and doctrine.

Experts share insights on Russia–China military, defence, and security relations. 

Russian illegal aggression has inflicted immense destruction on Ukraine’s economy, infrastructure, human capital and has disrupted the internal reform process.

Assessing international efforts to ensure Ukraine achieves its new end goal for the war.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses what Ukraine needs from the West now.

This event discusses the preparedness of Ukraine’s justice system to prosecute war crimes and the response of international courts.

This event explores how Ukraine and other states support the creation of a special tribunal and what alternatives may be available.

This event examines Belarus’ future in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

This event examines the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia in retaliation for its war in Ukraine.

Andriy Yermak, head of the office of the president of Ukraine, updates on Ukraine’s fightback and its negotiating position, and talks about Russia’s objectives, Ukraine’s aims, and the responsibilities of democratic states.

The panel discusses the significance of the Russian invasion on Ukraine’s southern front and implications for the Black Sea region.