Past events

For close to two years, Chatham House has been researching changes in strategic perceptions of the Indo-Pacific from the points of view of seven countries: the United States, United Kingdom, France, India, the Kingdom of Tonga, Japan and China.

Manuel Lafont Rapnouil outlines France’s foreign policy priorities.

This event provides British and French officials and analysts with the opportunity to discuss their respective assessments, priorities and concerns regarding Indo-Pacific security.

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.

Join French, German and British policymakers and experts to discuss the current state of E3 cooperation and take stock of each country’s expectations for the format.

This panel considers the potential for Europe to lead on climate action ahead of COP26.

This webinar looks at French interventionism in the Sahel.

With opinion polls showing support for the movement starting to decline, and the French public divided over whether it should continue, the panellists consider how the events of the last few months will affect the next phase of Macron’s presidency.

Looking beyond Brexit, French Minister for European Affairs, Nathalie Loiseau, outlines the reforms of the EU as envisaged by President Emmanuel Macron, aimed at ensuring the future viability and prosperity of the Union.

Philippe Etienne, diplomatic adviser to President Macron, offers the administration’s vision of France’s place in the world.

Bruno Le Maire shares his thoughts on leadership within the EU on a number of key issues such as Brexit and Eurozone reform.