Livestream Watch: Critical minerals: The UK’s role in securing resilient supply chains Hear from the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee as it launches its report on how the UK can build resilient critical minerals supply chains, alongside like-minded partners.
Expert comment What will historic US midterm results mean for the future of Democrats and Republicans? After a huge win for Democrats, both parties now face a reckoning as they prepare for the 2028 presidential race – and the post-Trump era.
Research paper Ukraine’s war veteran challenge Ukraine is seeking to reform how it cares for war veterans. This requires bringing coherence to fragmented support services and better reintegrating veterans into civilian life – all while hostilities with Russia continue.
Expert comment China and its trading partners are moving towards an economic peace. But it is a fragile one Beijing appears to have embraced economic stability in its relations with the US and the EU. But serious challenges over its currency and export model remain.
Expert comment The war is pushing Iran closer to Russia A flurry of diplomatic meetings and positive statements suggest Tehran sees closer cooperation with Moscow as key to its short-term survival and long-term deterrence.
Iran Research examines Iran’s domestic politics, social change, and prospects for economic reform, alongside Iran’s role in regional conflicts.
US foreign policy US global influence remains strong but is seen as being in decline - especially economically - as China, India and Russia begin to exert more influence.
War in Ukraine Examining how Ukraine can be best supported to end the Russian invasion, and successfully rebuild its society, infrastructure, and economy.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) It is widely accepted that NATO is the premier security organization in Europe, but its overall purpose in a post-cold war world remains contested.
China Analysing China’s foreign, domestic and economic policy, bilateral relations, and its role in global governance, trade and the international order.
Israel and Palestine Research includes work on the ongoing peace process, Palestine’s accession to the ICC, and the constantly evolving situation in Gaza.
News release ‘Very clear that China isn’t neutral’ in Ukraine war, says former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk Speaking at a public event at Chatham House, Yatsenyuk also suggested it was unrealistic that Ukraine could regain territory ‘right now’ and called for additional financial support.
News release Chatham House hosts Black History Month panel on reparatory justice and ‘Everyday Legacies’ exhibition To commemorate Black History Month 2026, Chatham House’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group hosted a public panel and art exhibition at the institute this October.
News release Midterm to long-term analysis of US election. What’s next? As voting was under way, Chatham House analysts on Tuesday looked ahead to how the US midterm elections could reshape the US political system, and the next two years of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Expert comment Will New Zealand’s election change its foreign policy? The current coalition has sought closer relations with the US and rowed back climate commitments. What would change under a coalition of the left?
Audio Israel in deadlock: What next for a divided country? In this week’s episode of Independent Thinking, our experts discuss the outcome of Israel’s election.
Audio Africa Aware: 10 years of Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis Guests discuss the evolution of anglophone Cameroonians’ grievances in the past decade, the internal and international political dynamics underpinning the lack of resolution to the crisis, and international mediation efforts and pathways for durable peace.
Expert comment Brussels or Beijing? The EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ plans will force the UK to choose Either way, the UK will be forced to pay a price.
Expert comment Division between Iraq’s Kurdish parties risks undermining Kurdistan region’s autonomy The KDP and PUK largely agree on Kurdish issues in Turkey, Iran and Syria. But division on how to govern at home could invite outside interference and undermine hard-won self-governance.
Expert comment Russia–Africa Summit: Moscow is engaging more with Africa, but its delivery is limited Russia’s footprint in Africa has expanded in recent years, but engagement beyond security remains uneven. The summit alone is unlikely to change this.
Expert comment After Orbán, Vučić falls: can Serbia’s students herald a new dawn for the Balkans? The consequences of President Aleksandar Vučić’s departure are hard to predict. But the victory of the Student List in Serbia is a promise of change in a country that could be a driver of economic growth and political integration in the Balkans.
Expert comment Lula wins Brazil’s presidential election; Trump says vote looks ‘rigged’: Early analysis from Chatham House experts What does Lula’s unexpected victory mean for Brazil’s democracy and economy? How will foreign policy develop on the US and China? And what does this mean for the Bolsonaro family and Brazil? Chatham House experts provide insights.
Expert comment Burnham’s first budget should take a global approach to deliver for the UK The cost of living, growth and jobs are all impacted by global geoeconomics. To pass the ‘Makerfield Test’ and deliver for ordinary people, the budget should recognize this and build resilience to external shocks.
Expert comment Meeting Arctic security threats: Do Europe’s new strategies make sense? Responding to security threats from Russian military capabilities and increasing Chinese activity are largely sensible. But a lack of alignment on climate policy risk undermining the security they seek to strengthen.
Audio Can Africa maximize its global influence? In this week’s episode of Independent Thinking, our experts discuss how African states are increasing their leverage on the global stage.
Audio The Climate Briefing: The road to Antalya – looking ahead to COP31 With conflict, economic headwinds and climate impacts reshaping the international agenda, COP31 arrives at a critical moment. Bhargabi, Pelin and their guests discuss what’s at stake in Antalya, and the prospects for progress on climate action.
Expert comment France’s riots and mounting debt reveal a country in disarray ahead of pivotal presidential election France’s violent protests put further pressure on Macron’s already weak government, give Marine Le Pen fresh political ammunition – and offer a stark warning for Europe.
Expert comment US voters are angry. But on tariffs and war, the midterms won’t bring quick change Despite their anger, American voters are unlikely to see much immediate change to the international policies that are driving up costs at home: tariffs and the Iran war.
Expert comment Will the US midterms change Washington’s policy on Israel and Palestine? Not immediately. But a Democratic victory could set the terms for a new approach by the next president.
Expert comment Why has Egypt’s President Sisi said he will step down in 2030? Egyptian president’s surprise announcement comes amid deep economic difficulties and includes a plan for a military-approved succession.
Expert comment Can the UK drive middle power coordination on AI? Other middle powers are increasingly realizing the need for cooperation. The UK should help advance it.
Video Israel election: What happens next? Chatham House fellows discuss what the 27 October election will mean for Prime Minister Netanyahu, Palestinians, Israel’s military and the region.
Policy paper The UK can and should show leadership to ensure the viability of a Palestinian state. Here’s how to start The UK has an important role to play in upholding the commitment to a sovereign Palestinian state alongside a secure Israel, especially when working with other like-minded middle powers.
Audio How will Ukraine get through winter after the Trump-Putin diesel deal? In this week’s episode of Independent Thinking, our experts discuss the latest developments in Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Expert comment Foreign rivalries risk turning Somalia’s political crisis into a protracted war Somalia’s domestic instability is being compounded by sharpened regional rivalries, paving the way for a more entrenched conflict as seen elsewhere in the Horn of Africa.
Expert comment Responding to US sanctions on the International Criminal Court The US decision to extend sanctions has upped the ante in its campaign against the ICC. The Court’s supporters must decide how to respond, perhaps now it is time to put all options on the table.
Expert comment Why the US midterms are a rare foreign policy election US voters are linking economic concerns to the Trump administration’s foreign policy choices. This is bad news for Republicans.
Expert comment After Trump’s Russian diesel deal, will Europe give Ukraine the support it needs? The new row between Washington and Kyiv must not distract Europe’s leaders from the urgent matter at hand: how to sustain Ukraine’s economy through the winter.
Policy paper Haiti must not rush to reschedule elections. A credible, secure electoral process is the priority For Haiti, a postponed election would be better than one that is rushed and flawed. But any new date must come with a detailed timeline and benchmarks for the electoral process.
Expert comment The Yemen war is not just Saudi Arabia’s problem. It’s the Gulf’s too The renewed conflict in Yemen exposes the limits of Saudi Arabia’s military options and the vulnerabilities of the Gulf states. A unified Gulf Cooperation Council strategy on Yemen and a credible political settlement between Yemenis are needed.
Expert comment Water has emerged as a key issue for Arizona voters ahead of US midterms – governments should take note The case of Arizona shows that governments must stop treating water as merely an environmental issue.
Panel In person and Online Critical minerals: The UK’s role in securing resilient supply chains Hear from the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee as it launches its report on how the UK can build resilient critical minerals supply chains, alongside like-minded partners.
Panel Fully booked Film screening: Amerigo: The Search for the American Dream Join this screening of a new documentary exploring the evolving reality of the American Dream as the USA celebrates its 250th anniversary.
CH Prize In person and Online Chatham House Prize 2026 Please join us as the 2026 Chatham House Prize is awarded to the women of Afghanistan, recognising their courage, resilience and determination in the face of systematic gender persecution.
Conference In person and Online Iraq Initiative conference 2026 The eighth annual conference convenes Iraqi and international policymakers, business leaders, experts, and civil society to assess whether Iraq’s new government can navigate growing regional and domestic pressures and reinforce national sovereignty.
Panel In person and Online Nigeria’s 2027 elections: Democratic trajectory and regional stability beyond the ballot This panel discussion, held in partnership with Kimpact Development Initiative, assesses what Nigeria’s 2027 presidential elections may mean for the country’s democratic trajectory, regional stability and international partnerships.
Panel In person and Online Members’ Book Club: The history of Chatham House Join us for the second in the series of our new members’ exclusive Chatham House Book Club, on Chatham House: The First Hundred Years.
Conference In person Competition policy conference 2026 As economic security, industrial strategy and geopolitical rivalry reshape merger control and market regulation, the competition policy conference brings together regulators, business leaders and academic experts to examine where competition law is heading next.
Webinar Online What next for Palestinian democracy and politics? With elections postponed to 2027, experts assess the future of Palestinian democracy, governance and political representation.
Conference Chatham House Berlin conference 2026 Securing Europe’s strategic autonomy in a volatile world
Reception In person Members’ Christmas drinks Join us at 10 St James’s Square for a chance to raise a glass with fellow Chatham House members and staff.
Address In person and Online HR McMaster, President Trump’s former National Security Advisor, discusses America’s future security challenges. Hear from one of America’s leading security and military thinkers on China, Europe, Iran and the future of US global leadership in an increasingly contested world.
Lecture In person and Online The Director’s Annual Lecture 2027 Join Chatham House Director and Chief Executive Bronwen Maddox for the 2027 Director’s Annual Lecture.
Panel In person and Online Ten conflicts to watch in 2027 Join us at Chatham House for the yearly event as we examine the most dangerous wars and crises through the lens of the International Crisis Group’s flagship annual report, Ten Conflicts to Watch.
Panel In person and Online Europe Elects: What does 2027 have in store for Europe? As Europe enters a pivotal election year, join us at Chatham House for Europe Elects, a series exploring how the results might reshape the continent.
Panel In person and Online The Road to 2028: What will be America’s global role? As the US looks ahead to the 2028 presidential election, join Chatham House for The Road to 2028 series exploring the future of American foreign policy, its global role, and the competing visions shaping what comes next.
Conference In person and Online The Middle East and North Africa: Shaping the next decade This conference convenes leading policymakers, scholars, and public intellectuals to explore the forces likely to shape the Middle East and North Africa over the coming decade.
Panel In person Chatham House Debates: The world is on the verge of a global financial crisis A moderated debate, under the Chatham House Rule, on the motion: “The world is on the verge of a global financial crisis,” exploring arguments for and against the proposition.
Conference In person and Online Security and defence conference 2027 As defence spending and geopolitical rivalry reshape global security, the Security and Defence Conference 2027 brings together leaders to navigate strategic uncertainty.
Conference In person and Online Climate and energy summit 2027 As climate and geopolitical shocks escalate, this year’s summit brings leaders together to chart a path to a resilient energy transition.
Conference In person and Online Global trade conference 2027 As tariffs, sanctions and rivalry reshape global trade, this year’s conference brings together leaders to map practical paths to cooperation.
Panel Recording AI boom or bubble? How will it affect the global economy? Hear from leading economists and market experts on whether the AI boom is built to last, and how it is reshaping global competitiveness.
Panel Recording US midterm elections 2026: what happens next? Come and listen to first-hand analysis from Chatham House experts who will examine how the midterms might reshape US politics, foreign policy and the 2028 presidential race.
Panel Recording Russia-Ukraine war: Who will break first? Hear from Arseniy Yatsenyuk, former prime minister of Ukraine, as he discusses mounting military and economic pressures on both sides, and how Kyiv can sustain the defence of its sovereignty.
Panel Recording Collaborators or competitors? Britain and the EU in the age of sovereign AI Learn about how sovereign AI is reshaping technology, security and economic strategy in the second event of the UK-EU series.
Panel Recording Making peace last: Lessons from Colombia and Northern Ireland Nobel Peace Prize laureate Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia, joins other peace-making experts to discuss how lessons from Colombia and Northern Ireland can be applied to current conflicts, and to future peace processes.
Panel Recording Chasing China: How should the UK and EU respond to China’s competitive threat? Explore how the UK and EU can strengthen their industrial and technological competitiveness in response to China’s scale, speed and state-backed investment.
Address Recording Nigeria’s economic outlook: Progress on reform and prospects for inclusive growth Hear from Nigeria’s Minister of Finance Hon. Taiwo Oyedele about reform, growth and the path to economic inclusion.
Panel Recording Reckoning or rhetoric: Is now the time for reparative justice on the global stage? Hear from leading voices on what a landmark UN resolution means for the future of global reparations.
Address Recording Sovereignty is not solitude: Canada’s strategy for democratic technology leadership Hear from Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, on how trust, opportunity and sovereign control are shaping Canada’s approach to artificial intelligence, economic growth and international partnership.
Panel Recording Israel’s election: What will it mean for neighbours and allies? Hear from experts on the foreign policy choices facing Israel’s next government.
Panel Recording What are financial markets telling us? Learn how geopolitics, inflation, AI and fiscal policy are converging to reshape borrowing costs.
Panel Recording US at 250: Interest vs. principle – the debate about America’s values To what extent do America’s values shape its foreign policy? Join this expert discussion, and final in the US at 250 mini-series, about the principles that should underpin US global leadership – and how they are perceived around the world. A drinks reception will follow.
Webinar Recording After the revolutions: The outlook for South Asia’s Gen Z-inspired governments Learn how economic distress, political dysfunction and demographic pressures are shaping South Asia’s youth movements - and to what extent their expectations are being met by their leaders.
Webinar Recording The Lake Chad Basin: Restoring regional security cooperation Why regional cooperation matters in addressing the convergence of insurgency, displacement, and climate stress.
Webinar Recording Is the Middle East entering a new era of regional security with the Mecca Pact? After the signing of a new defence pact by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, experts assess how the Middle East is responding to volatility and a changing regional order.
Address Recording The European agenda and UK–EU relations: a French perspective on a changing world How France views the current state of European affairs and the next phase of cooperation between the EU and the UK under the new Burnham government.
Webinar Recording Uzbekistan: assessing 10 years of rule under Mirziyoyev Hear from experts on the successes, shortcomings and future direction of Uzbekistan’s economic and reform agenda under President Mirziyoyev.
Panel Recording What to learn from Russia’s State Duma elections Following Russia’s parliamentary vote, experts assess what the results reveal about Russia’s future direction and the durability of President Putin’s system.
Webinar Recording Zambia’s 2026 election: A test of democratic resilience Discover what the election aftermath means for politics, policy and investment.
Panel Recording US at 250: Separation vs. concentration of power – America’s enduring constitutional debate The third session in the US at 250 mini-series explores how checks and balances continue to shape American democracy.
Address Recording Botswana’s future: Vice President Gaolathe on economic resilience amid global uncertainty Hear Vice President Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe set out Botswana’s priorities for inclusive economic reform.
Panel Recording BRICS and the future of global power Learn whether BRICS can turn growing influence into geopolitical impact.
Panel Recording What would a ceasefire in Ukraine mean for Europe and the world? Join this event to learn about the implications of a ceasefire for Ukraine, Europe, Russia – and global security.
Address Recording Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, on whether Europe can compete in the age of AI Hear from Finland’s foreign minister on how Europe can innovate, build strength and compete in artificial intelligence.
Webinar Recording Iceland’s EU referendum: Implications for EU enlargement and Arctic security As Iceland votes on whether to reopen discussions on EU accession, learn what the outcome could mean for the EU’s future direction and strategic competition across the High North.
Panel Recording Perspectives from Ankara: The security and defence implications of the NATO Summit Understand how summit commitments on defence spending, innovation and industrial capacity can strengthen NATO’s future security posture.
Panel Recording US at 250: Trade vs. Protectionism – America’s enduring economic debate Join us at Chatham House for the second in the US at 250 mini-series. This discussion assesses America’s struggle to balance independence, openness, and strategic competition in the global economy.
Webinar Recording Zambia’s 2026 election: What is at stake? As the campaign enters its final stage, hear from analysts about what voters, investors and democratic groups should watch out for.
Webinar Recording How should Ukraine prepare for peace while fighting the war? Discover how Ukraine plans to deliver elections and ensure an inclusive, democratic transition after the war with Russia.
Panel Recording Iran, the ceasefire and the Gulf: what comes next Learn how the war with the US and Israel has affected Iran’s diplomacy, security outlook, and internal politics.
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