Past events

Two of the candidates to be the next United Nations Secretary-General come to Chatham House to discuss how they might lead the organization, and what the role will require during a period of geopolitical turmoil.

What can the African Union and regional bodies do to deliver durable peace in the Great Lakes?

Experts discuss how the Israeli state and society have responded to the war so far, and examine possible political, military and security trajectories for the country.

Tawakkol Karman, a Yemeni activist, journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, reflects on the legacy of Yemen’s 2011 revolution, why the country continues to be plagued by violence, and what its future holds.

HE Abdullah al-Lafi, Member of the Libyan Presidential Council—the three‑member body that serves as Libya’s head of state—will outline how international partners can support and engage with Libya to tackle the global challenges it faces.

After former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ousting in August 2024, Bangladesh has emerged as a test case for democratic transition and regional power politics.

Experts discuss the protests in Iran, the Islamic Republic’s response, and what might happen next.

Experts discuss the challenges of Israel, Syria, Hezbollah and public demands for reform.

Exploring how youth activism in Morocco and Tunisia is shaping political change and reform.

Experts discuss achievements, challenges, and questions facing Syria’s transitional government one year since the fall of the Assad regime.
 

Join us as Nayana Prakash, Research Fellow in the International Security Programme, explores how and why restless populations are challenging established powers across the Global South, and how governments are responding. Submit your questions in advance.

Join us for the exhibition Standing Firm in Power & Pride: The Black Experience in Britain.