Representing Britain: Diplomacy at work in the US, France, Turkey and Iran Sir Peter Westmacott joins Jon Sopel, BBC’s North America Editor, to discuss his life as an official at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and representing the UK abroad.
Somalia’s elections: Navigating discord, standstill and insecurity At this event, HE Hassan Ali Khaire discusses the election delays, as well as possibilities for finding common ground and moving the political process forward.
New ideas for NATO 2030 In his first major policy speech of 2021, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg outlines his vision for NATO to 2030 with recommendations from the NATO 2030 Young Leaders.
Ethiopia’s elections: Context, challenges and prospects for pluralism Panellists discuss preparations, whether the government will be able to deliver secure, free and fair elections under the current conditions, and the priority issues likely to be raised during the campaign.
The role of Nigeria’s state governments in recovery: Responses to COVID-19 linked challenges At this event, HE Dr Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti State and chair of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, discusses the role of state governments in responding to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Forecasting forum 2021 Speakers explore the dynamics that will likely affect fossil fuel demand, energy investments and markets in the year ahead.
An international trade policy agenda for environmental sustainability: Directions for UK leadership This event explores the potential for UK leadership to develop a forward-looking international trade agenda on environmental sustainability.
Co-existing with Russia: Is there a viable strategy for Ukraine? Speakers look at Russia’s strategic objectives regarding Ukraine and outline the kind of relationship the Kremlin aims to achieve.
Redesigning health A panel of designers and policy experts discuss how design and policy communities can drive transformative innovations to better design healthcare for everyone’s benefit.
Panel Recording The future of global health – Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP UK health secretary Matt Hancock outlines his vision for a more effective global response to COVID-19 and his plans to ensure preparedness for the threats of the future.
Lecture Recording South Africa’s foreign policy: Reflections on the United Nations Security Council and the African Union HE Dr Naledi Pandor, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, discusses South Africa’s role in pursuing its regional and global goals.
What’s next after the US inauguration? Trends and predictions in American foreign rolicy Panellists discuss the future of US foreign policy under a Joe Biden administration.