Past events

This event examines Belarus’ future in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Secretary in the US Treasury, gives his vision of how financial, regulatory, and economic tools should be used to achieve foreign policy objectives.

This event examines the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia in retaliation for its war in Ukraine.

Experts discuss the relationship between the state, wealth and democracy.

This event will explore the progress and deliverables made by the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) since it’s launch. 

Experts examine risks posed by nuclear weapons and reactors.

This event will explore how the protection of biodiversity can support postwar recovery and development in Africa.

Andriy Yermak, head of the office of the president of Ukraine, updates on Ukraine’s fightback and its negotiating position, and talks about Russia’s objectives, Ukraine’s aims, and the responsibilities of democratic states.

This event examines how the deep history of the politics of energy helps explain the current war in Ukraine.

Can the United States continue to shape world affairs or is it now facing Paul Kennedy’s 1987 ‘long term decline’ prediction?

The final conference to celebrate and learn from the Renewable Energy for Refugees Project (RE4R). 

The panel discusses the significance of the Russian invasion on Ukraine’s southern front and implications for the Black Sea region.