Major powers

Short animation explaining why international policymakers must develop strategies to transform elite bargains into accountable political systems.

Explaining the risks of Russia’s decision to suspend the New START nuclear treaty with the US, and the wider implications for international relations.

Mathieu Boulegue explains the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on the Arctic governance, and what must be done to address growing polar insecurity.

James Nixey, director of the Russia and Eurasia programme at Chatham House, explores whether sanctions have been effective in deterring Russia.

Russia’s policies for the polar regions overlap and are increasingly becoming militarized, as the perception of threats to Russian national interests grows.

Exploring key questions around Putin issuing what was interpreted as a threat to use nuclear weapons against NATO countries if they interfere in Ukraine.

Ahmed Soliman examines what the reintroduction of US military means for Somalia.

Professor Andrew Dorman explores the reasons why Turkey might want to block Finland and Sweden from joining NATO.

Explaining the likely reasons behind India’s abstention from various procedural votes relating to the Ukraine conflict.

Explaining China’s motives for the BRI, perception of the initiative internationally, and how the Belt and Road may evolve in the future.

James Nixey and Annette Bohr explain why the belief that the Western countries should normalize their relations with Russia in order to counter the rise of China is wrong.

Short animation explaining the significance of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference.

Christopher Sabatini explores the key problems affecting Venezuela, and outlines how the use of the Rio Treaty could help bring solutions.

Chatham House experts examine how the latest presidential scandal might play out in US domestic politics, in Ukraine and in international affairs.

Widespread protests have erupted in Hong Kong over the last few weeks.

Sara Vakhshouri explores Iran’s oil export options following the decision by the US to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Explore what to expect from the 2018 US midterm elections and what it could mean for the future of US domestic politics.

Here are five questions about Trump’s visit to the UK answered.

In a time of uncertainty and flux, a new Chatham House report, ‘Transatlantic Relations Converging or Diverging?’, explores the fundamentals of the transatlantic relationship and takes a look at the state of the partnership today and what can be done to support it in the future.

As a key input into concrete, the most widely used construction material in the world, cement is a major contributor to climate change.

Created in the 1970s, the Group of Seven has become increasingly irrelevant in a world of new emerging powers.

Explore five things you should know as North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, and US President, Donald Trump, prepare to meet for the first time.

The global economy is in flux and a more isolationist and protectionist US is stepping back from multilateralism at a time of widespread concerns about the negative impacts of globalization.

One week after the US election result, Chatham House experts summarize some of the prominent matters arising from Donald Trump’s victory.

Relations between big tech, policymakers and the online accountability community have become hostile and politicized, degrading efforts to combat disinformation.

Secretary Blinken joined Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox in conversation with an invited audience.

The president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations talks to Leslie Vinjamuri about how Harris has ‘energized’ the US election, the dangers of an inward-facing America and the big job that awaits Britain in Europe.

A ‘deal’ with Putin, tariffs on all imports, targeting Iran… if Donald Trump wins in November and is as good as his word, America may add to global uncertainty and hand its rivals diplomatic victories, writes Michael Cox.

The World Today is back. What’s in Chatham House’s refreshed member magazine? The potential impact of the US presidential election on the world, why autocrats are better connected than ever, how Europe is split on countering Russia’s spies – and much more.

Recent land-fill operations have significantly expanded Vietnam’s presence in the contested Spratly Islands and risk escalating regional tensions, write John Pollock and Damien Symon.

Like other high-profile weapons systems, the impact of F-16s may be curbed by limited numbers and US restrictions on their use.

Harris’s energizing candidacy means her words on Gaza are being carefully scrutinized by those hopeful for a new direction. But policy change is unlikely before the election.

Tim Walz has been embraced by both moderates and progressives in the Democratic party, but what impact will Kamala Harris’s VP pick have on the outcome of the race?

Democratic big hitters have coalesced around Kamala Harris as the party’s new nominee, but what do we know about her world view, especially on Gaza, and the place of US leadership in the world?

Were she elected president in November, the vice president would likely oversee significant continuity with Biden’s foreign policy – except, perhaps, on Gaza.

Israel’s prime minister offered little hope for Americans seeking a swift end to the war – and gave no detail on a dignified future for Palestinians.

For Palestinian factions a new agreement is more about short term ideological and political priorities than establishing a genuine united front.

Last week’s plenum was light on substance, but even if the CCP had been clearer about its intentions, we might still be none the wiser about the direction of policy.

The Republican National Convention is underway in Wisconsin. With J. D. Vance selected as Donald Trump’s running mate, what does the future hold for US foreign policy?

The former president has united Republicans under a MAGA agenda and a path to victory. But this extraordinary election may soon shift trajectory.

China’s unique environment for the development and implementation of AI provides critical insights into how this technology may impact workers and businesses around the world.

The Chinese Communist Party’s anticipated meeting represents another step towards top-down economic governance and achieving scientific-self-reliance under President Xi.

President Biden struggled to reassure an ambivalent public while Donald Trump played fast and loose with the facts.

A violent clash between China’s coastguard and the Philippine Navy near an isolated reef has sparked fears of escalation. Will this tiny shoal bring US-China tensions to a head?

Fareed Zakaria joins Bronwen Maddox at our 2024 London Conference to discuss the weakening of the liberal international order.

A growing arms trade between Moscow and Pyongyang together with North Korea’s nuclear ambitions are increasingly urgent issues for the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

Dr Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, in conversation with Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox.

Regardless of whether the next US administration is led by Biden or Trump, two key foreign policy asks will be made of the next UK government.

China, Japan and South Korea have held their first trilateral summit in nearly five years. But amid the positive noises, distrust remains.

Any security deal would have significant implications for both countries and the Middle East. It deserves more serious attention than it has received so far.

A generational divide in the US is pushing Biden towards pressuring Tel-Aviv. But the ICC’s intervention brings pressure from the right. The president must stay focused on bringing peace to Gaza and the region.

President Joe Biden’s choice of Kenya for a first African state visit in more than 15 years is no coincidence, but both countries must be clear on what is driving this increasing strategic dependence.

The collapse of negotiations reveals the flawed logic of Israel and Hamas calculations – but the international community must now step up.

Whichever party wins the general election, limited resources will prevent an expansive foreign agenda. ‘Realistic ambition’ should be the guiding principle, with a focus on adapting to risks around the US and China, improving relations with the EU, and strengthening the UK’s role in international governance and development.