Past events

Learn how the new administration in Baghdad is navigating regional tensions and internal divisions under a fragile political settlement.

Experts unpack the results of the 2 July election, and what turnout says about the state of Algerian politics.

Join Sir Michael Moritz, one of the most influential figures in modern technology and investment, for a discussion with Bronwen Maddox, Chatham House Director and CEO. It will focus on his latest book, Ausländer. Signed copies of Ausländer will be available for purchase at the event.

Hear from mayors, governors and regional leaders driving climate action and resilience from the ground up.

As governments and multilateral institutions retreat, a new generation of advocates is reshaping the debate and proposing reform.

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.