Past events

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. 

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.

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?

This event explores the potential for UK leadership to develop a forward-looking international trade agenda on environmental sustainability.

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 roundtable discusses the draft report produced by Chatham House and Woodwell Climate Research Center on greenhouse gas emissions from burning US biomass in the EU and UK. 

This online roundtable reviews whether the UK is taking a greater interest in defending itself against Russian subversion of its political and democratic processes.

The Rt Hon Tony Blair discusses Britain’s role in the world post-Brexit.

The speakers draw upon their direct experience of managing the COVID-19 crisis in the UK and Japan to consider the importance of data-sharing during the pandemic.

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.