Past events

In this discussion, panellists reflect on Britain’s cycles of disengagement and re-engagement with Europe and examine if a ‘Global Britain’ can escape the gravitational pull of Europe.

Should foreign policy begin at home?

What are the risks and opportunities?

Manuel Lafont Rapnouil outlines France’s foreign policy priorities.

What are the current challenges faced by the European Commission and which EU debates should we look out for in the coming year?

Is British diplomacy ready to secure the country’s ambitions?

This webinar discusses ways in which the CEPA, which entered into force on 1 January 2021, provides a foundation for the future economic relationship between the UK and Japan. 

How can we define and conceive the UK’s role in the world? How can the UK best leverage its diplomatic reach, security capabilities and prominence in international development?

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.

What are Scotland’s priorities for future relations with the EU and how do they differ from those of the wider UK?

Panellists Professor Vernon Bogdanor, Georgina Wright, Anna Isaac and Professor Richard Whitman join Professor Anand Menon to explore the latest on the Brexit negotiations and the potential for a Brexit deal.

James Duddridge MP, the UK Minister for Africa, discusses the trajectory of UK-Africa relations, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the priorities for engagement going forward.