Past events

Join senior policymakers, business leaders and international security experts for a day and a half of unique discussions on the future of security and defence across modern domains of conflict, and how to prepare for an uncertain future.

This conference explores major developments in economic, financial and digital‑technology governance, and considers what they mean for the future of global governance.

Chris McDonald MP, UK minister for industry, outlines the challenges and opportunities presented in the new UK Critical Minerals Strategy.

General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK, will speak at Chatham House from noon to 1pm GMT on Monday, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The interview and Q&A will be public, and streamed online on the Chatham House website.

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.

In conversation with Nobel Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and political activist Maria Kalesnikava.

Experts assess President Trump’s unconventional approach to ending wars and America’s changing role in foreign conflicts.

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.

Oana Țoiu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, speaks at Chatham House on support for Ukraine, European security, and tackling the Russian threat.

What are the consequences and how should Europe respond?

In an era of global shocks, this conference examines how governments, businesses and communities can ensure water is protected, shared equitably, and managed sustainably in the production and consumption of traded goods.