Past events

While the use of expertise to inform policymaking is nothing new, the constant invocation of, and deference to, ‘the science’ has received mixed reactions from the scientific community.

In this webinar, James Nixey hosts a conversation with Ambassador Tudor Ulianovschi who is a candidate for the post of director-general of the WTO.

In a time of widespread political upheaval and uncertainty in countries around the world, political debate has become increasingly toxic. 

This webinar examines the current state of relations between India and China, and panellists explore the consequences of June’s military escalation.

In this webinar, Dr John Nilsson-Wright hosts a conversation with Myung-Hee Yoo who is a candidate for the post of director-general of the WTO.

Drawing on the Perspectives on Nuclear Deterrence in the 21st Century paper, panellists examine contested themes in contemporary policymaking on deterrence.

This webinar examines the current state of the conflict in Yemen and consider what the main obstacles are to achieving a sustained ceasefire. 

In this webinar, Adel Hamaizia hosts a conversation with His Excellency Mohammed Maziad Al-Tuwaijri who is a candidate for the post of director-general of the WTO.

In this webinar, Mohamed El Dahshan hosts a conversation with Abdel-Hamid Mamdouh who is a candidate for the post of director-general of the WTO.

This webinar explores some of the current health inequalities that exist both within and between countries and will discuss regional experiences of UHC transitions.

When civil rights, equality and democratic accountability are at stake, are protests guaranteed facilitators of change?

Dr Robin Niblett hosts a conversation with The Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP who is a candidate for the post of director-general of the WTO.