Past events

the panellists consider whether and how democratic systems can be rethought and rejuvenated in the 21st century.

The Serbian prime minister, Ana Brnabić, outlines her vision for Serbia’s role in both the Balkan region and a changing Europe.

Valerie Jarrett reflects on her time working with President Obama and looks to the future of US domestic politics and foreign policy in the run up to the United States presidential election.

As NATO moves into its eighth decade, the panellists consider the main challenges and opportunities ahead.

The panellists assess contemporary power shifts in the international world order, focusing on the extent to which Asia may be rising at the expense of the traditional powers of the West.

The foreign minister of the Palestinian National Authority discusses the future of Palestine.

The panellists unpack citizenship and its discontents in the Middle East and assess the role of citizen-led efforts to support pluralism and inclusion.

The panel debates the very real disparities in how Russia is viewed in the West.

Panellists analyse the election results sharing insights about voter sentiment in the country and how they will impact relations between Ukraine, Russia and the EU moving forward.

Drawing on his work in behavioural economics, law and psychology, among other fields, Cass Sunstein outlines the necessary components for realizing change and some of the key causes of damaging societal divisions.

As the date for the UK’s departure from the European Union draws near, the panel reflects on how the reality of the Brexit negotiations has compared to the rhetoric of the referendum campaign.

William Burns provides insights into his profession as a diplomat and makes the case for American diplomacy in an increasingly volatile world.