Past events

Panellists discuss how the novel coronavirus will elevate or tame calls for de-globalization as states prioritize their own nation’s need for medical resources over the need to cooperate internationally.

Tony Blinken, US Deputy Secretary of State 2015 – 17, speaks with Sir Peter Westmacott about the impact of COVID-19 and the 2020 US presidential elections on America’s global role.

Michèle Flournoy discusses current US strategy towards China and the Middle East and how this might change under a Democratic administration.

The panel discusses a range of regional and systemic trade matters between the USA and China.

This event is part of the Inaugural Virtual Roundtable Series on the US, Americas and the State of the World .

Sanam Vakil and Neil Quilliam discuss the viability of a new deal with Iran.

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.

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.

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

Building on some of the themes outlined in her official response on behalf of the Democratic Party to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address in February, Stacey Abrams makes the case that identity politics are crucial to the health of any democracy.

The panel discusses the results of the US elections and what they mean for the next two years of America’s role in the world.

The 47th vice president of the United States, Joseph Biden, addresses the critical importance of the transatlantic relationship and the future of the rules-based global order.