Past events

Does the UK’s economic position match its foreign policy ambitions?

Exploring the stalled Venezuela negotiations, international sanctions, the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, and a potential – although uncertain – path forward.

Chris Stark, chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, covers the key opportunities and challenges facing climate policy in the UK.

Authors from the May issue of International Affairs explore the strategies used by international organizations to gain legitimacy around the world.

A post-election discussion on the implications of the recent elections for Turkey and for its relations with the European Union (EU).

Professor Doyle discusses the difficult compromises over Ukraine and Taiwan needed to facilitate the international cooperation necessary to avert the global threats of our time.

Speakers discuss the nexus between climate change and mining, reflect on the impact of multilateral climate negotiations through COP on mining governance in Africa, and exchange views on industry responses and opportunities.

Discussing the outlook for Hong Kong’s democracy movement, with many leading activists in jail, on trial, or in exile, and Beijing’s pressure on the city intensifying.

This event examines the policies of both Russia and the West towards Belarus and Moldova, in the context of the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine.

How can Brazil reduce its environmental impact and tackle deforestation?

Exploring the alliance’s relevance in today and tomorrow’s world.  

This panel discussion explores perspectives on the war and discusses scenarios for its evolution and resolution.