Past events

With Japanese diplomacy at a crossroads in its history, this event takes a look at the guiding principles for a new chapter of Japan–UK relations.

Liu Jianchao, minister from the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, explores common causes and goals for China and the world.

In conjunction with the international Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023.

How effective is the US use of sanctions as a diplomatic tool?

How to balance international trade with efforts to enhance domestic economic resilience?

Speakers explore Tunisia’s crisis of democracy and the future of the country amidst a multitude of challenges.

What role is there for the US and UK to lead?

Tharman Shanmugaratnam, senior minister in Singapore and chair of the board of the Group of Thirty, discusses domestic and multilateral strategies to build resilience and optimism in an era of profound insecurity.

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.