Chatham House
What will be the impact of US cutting off intelligence sharing with Ukraine?
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- What will be the impact of US cutting off intelligence sharing with Ukraine?
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- 0:32
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- 1 year ago
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- Sir John Sawers is the executive chairman of Newbridge Advisory, a firm he founded in 2019 to advise corporate leaders on geopolitics and political risk.
Independent Thinking podcast: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/independent-thinking-uk-military-strong-enough
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- Can Europe defend itself and Ukraine without US support?
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- 0:35
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- 1 year ago
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- Sir John Sawers is the executive chairman of Newbridge Advisory, a firm he founded in 2019 to advise corporate leaders on geopolitics and political risk.
Independent Thinking podcast: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/independent-thinking-uk-military-strong-enough
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- Podcast | Is the UK military strong enough?
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- 30:08
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- 1 year ago
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- With the UK pledging to increase defence spending to levels not seen since the Cold War, what does the future of British defence look like?
In this episode, we discuss the evolving nature of warfare, the impact of technology on modern battlefields, and whether Britain is truly prepared for the next conflict. Joining Bronwen Maddox are Sir John Sawers, former head of MI6; James Heappey, former armed forces minister; and Chatham House experts Dr Samir Puri and Olivia O’Sullivan.
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- In conversation with Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India
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- 1:07:17
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- 1 year ago
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- India’s rise to power raises questions about its role in the Indo-Pacific and how it shapes the global order. From its G20 presidency to its space program, India is playing a more consequential role on the world stage. New Delhi advocates 'Indian solutions' to global problems, from Digital Public Infrastructure to global health.
However, while it is the world’s most populous country and fastest-growing major economy, it continues to face several structural challenges. It is a thriving democracy, but it has avoided promoting those values across its borders. It resides in a difficult neighbourhood that shares a border with China, but also some other neighbours who are not flourishing. What do these opportunities and constraints mean for India’s global ambitions and for the emerging international order?
This conversation explores India’s place in the world, it’s approach to foreign policy, and how the UK and US fit into its ambitions.
It c...
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- Nigeria's evolving foreign policy and global aspirations
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- 1:08:04
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- 1 year ago
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- As Africa’s most populous country and a leading economy, Nigeria is seeking to redefine its foreign policy approach in response to shifting geopolitical dynamics. The country’s diplomatic agenda prioritizes on strengthening international partnerships, expanding its influence in multilateral institutions, and asserting its role as a key player in global governance. With aspirations for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council and a place within the G20, Nigeria is balancing strategic alliances with Western partners while reinforcing ties with BRICS and other emerging economies.
However, the country must also reconcile its global ambitions with pressing domestic and regional challenges. Security concerns, economic volatility, and governance issues remain central to its foreign policy considerations. At a time of shifting geopolitical alignments, Nigeria seeks to position itself as a driver of international cooperation, shaping global frameworks on governance, trade, ...
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- Keeping the peace on NATO’s longest border with Russia:
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- 1:01:28
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- 1 year ago
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- Since joining NATO in 2023, Finland has emerged as an important voice on European security, particularly in the context of Russia’s war in Ukraine. As it shares a more than 800-mile border with Russia, their need for a resilient defence is essential, and is evidenced in the security fence they are building on their Eastern flank. Now, Europe faces criticism from the West by an unpredictable US administration. Finland’s response to Trump, approach to Europe’s security, and its geopolitical role shape the most pressing conversation in Europe.
This conversation with Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Finland, examines:
What would peace in Europe require and how could it be achieved?
How can Europe bolster its defence and support Ukraine?
What does the Trump administration mean for Finland and Europe’s security?
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- Podcast | Can the UK, France and Germany forge a new transatlantic path?
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- 40:22
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- 1 year ago
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- As Donald Trump moves to reshape America’s foreign policy, we discuss what this means for the allies in Europe. Can the the United Kingdom, France and Germany forge a new path or is transatlantic unity fading fast?
Bronwen Maddox is joined by the chair of Chatham House Sir Simon Fraser, former Wall Street Journal editor-in-chief Gerard Baker, Marion Messmer, a senior research fellow with our International Security Programme and Sebastien Maillard, an associate fellow with our Europe Programme.
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- What role will the AfD play in the next German government?
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- 1:18
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- 1 year ago
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- Dr Marion Messmer is a senior research fellow in the International Security Programme at Chatham House. She has expertise in arms control, nuclear weapons policy issues and Russia-NATO relations.
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- What can the new German government do to improve European security?
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- 1:29
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- 1 year ago
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- Dr Marion Messmer is a senior research fellow in the International Security Programme at Chatham House. She has expertise in arms control, nuclear weapons policy issues and Russia-NATO relations.
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- The executive authority of the US president
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- 1:11:44
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- 1 year ago
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- The executive authority of the US president has been steadily increasing. Now, the Trump administration has unleashed a series of measures that are raising new questions about constraints on executive power.
As US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk continue to implement a swift and ambitious agenda to reform the agencies of the executive branch, and President Trump makes bold use of tariffs to coerce America’s trade partners to change their policies, this panel asks:
What guardrails might lead President Trump to change course?
What role have federal courts played, and what possible outcomes lie ahead?
Will market reaction lead the White House to adopt new policies?
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- Where now for the UK’s development policy?
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- 1:09:11
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- 1 year ago
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- The UK government has committed to ‘rebuilding Britain’s reputation on international development’. But it does this at a time of multiple, significant global challenges, including slow progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and wider geopolitical volatility. It also faces heavy pressure on public finances – and with one third of UK aid now being spent domestically on refugee and asylum support, there is heightened scrutiny placed on how and where the government spends aid money.
Following the release of a new report by ICAI setting out the current trends in UK aid, experts will reflect on where recent developments and patterns have left the UK, including what to consider for the immediate future.
Join us as experts share their analysis of where the UK is are now, highlight challenges facing the new government and explore how evidence, evaluation, transparency and accountability remain critical as the UK sets out its long-term strateg...
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- Where now for the UK’s development policy?
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- 0:08
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- 1 year ago
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- The UK government has committed to ‘rebuilding Britain’s reputation on international development’. But it does this at a time of multiple, significant global challenges, including slow progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and wider geopolitical volatility. It also faces heavy pressure on public finances – and with one third of UK aid now being spent domestically on refugee and asylum support, there is heightened scrutiny placed on how and where the government spends aid money.
Following the release of a new report by ICAI setting out the current trends in UK aid, experts will reflect on where recent developments and patterns have left the UK, including what to consider for the immediate future.
Join us as experts share their analysis of where the UK is are now, highlight challenges facing the new government and explore how evidence, evaluation, transparency and accountability remain critical as the UK sets out its long-term strateg...
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- Can Germany remain the driving force in the European Union?
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- 1:02:33
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- 1 year ago
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- Germany’s 2025 election will have significant ramifications at home and in Europe. Key issues included immigration, a stagnant economy and threats to European security. The budget crisis that led to the fall of the government has highlighted the need for urgent investment, something the constitutional debt brake prevents. All are big issues for a new administration to tackle.
The elections come at a time when the EU is witnessing a broader political shift. Populist parties are seeing increased success at the ballot box, changing the nature of the EU’s outlook on many policy fronts. Multiple foreign policy challenges, from the war in Ukraine to the relationship with China, are straining the bloc's ability to respond.
As the dominant economic power, the election will help shape Germany’s approach to China, its capacity to be a key player in European defence and the new chancellor's relationship with US President Donald Trump. Questions hang over the next p...
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- Olga Tokariuk: Ukraine's fight for its people
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- 3:19
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- 1 year ago
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- More than 6 million Ukrainians have left their country since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to UN figures. The permanent loss of these people will have profound negative effects on Ukraine’s economy, demography and prospects for rebuilding.
In this video, Olga Tokariuk talks about findings from her newest paper, entitled ‘Ukraine’s fight for its people: Strategies for refugee and diaspora engagement’.
Discover more from Chatham House on Ukraine: https://www.chathamhouse.org/regions/russia-and-eurasia/ukraine
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- How Trump's economic policies will impact inflation in the US?
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- 0:41
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- 1 year ago
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- How to defeat and deter Russia
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- 3:33
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- 1 year ago
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- As Russia's war against Ukraine approaches its fourth year, Europe is struggling to support Ukraine, defeat Russia and bolster domestic resilience to Russian hybrid attacks.
In this video, speakers from a recent Chatham House conference, 'Safeguarding Europe: how to defeat and deter Russia', discuss how European states should act to defeat Russia in Ukraine and deter further aggression.
Experts and policy-makers highlight reforming the EU expansion process, strengthening NATO, and arming Ukraine to win as among measures that key powers should implement.
Featuring:
Gabrielius Landsbergis, former Foreign Minister of Lithuania
Hanna Hopko, Chairwoman, ANTS; former Head of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Verkhovna Rada
Tom Keatinge, Director, Centre for Finance and Security, RUSI
Kataryna Wolczuk, Associate Fellow, Chatham House
Rasa Juknevičienė, Member of European Parliament
Céline Marangé, Senior Rese...
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- Podcast | Should Europe start planning for the worst?
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- 34:58
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- 1 year ago
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- Ties between the US and Ukraine have soured with Donald Trump calling Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ in a public war of words. Meanwhile US and Russian diplomats met in Saudi Arabia to discuss Ukraine’s future without representatives from Kyiv or Europe. Should the continent be preparing for a future without the US as an ally?
Bronwen Maddox is joined by historian and author Timothy Garton Ash, Georgina Wright, visiting fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and Orysia Lutsevych, deputy director for Chatham House’s Russia and Eurasia Programme.
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- What does JD Vance's speech mean for European populists?
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- 0:50
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- 1 year ago
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- How President Trump changed the transnational relationship
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- 0:53
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- 1 year ago
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- In conversation with Philippine Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Enrique A Manalo
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- 58:19
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- 1 year ago
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- In a world with many global flashpoints, the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea represents one of the most volatile. China’s expansion of atolls, its growing military presence and its claims to vast portions of these vital waters have concerned many neighbouring countries for decades. The Philippines has been resisting regular Chinese attempts to encroach into its exclusive economic zone and harass its fishing fleets, through diplomatic and peaceful means, in accordance with international law, especially UNCLOS and the international arbitral ruling in 2016.
As Manila seeks to enhance its critical defence relationship with Washington and its partnerships with other countries, including the UK, it must also weigh the need for good economic ties with China and its relationship with its neighbours in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The Philippines will Chair ASEAN next year.
Enrique A. Manalo, secretary for foreign affairs of the Republic of the Phi...
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- Ukraine’s fight for a just peace
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- 1:04:49
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- 1 year ago
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- In conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk.
Russia’s war of aggression is taking a heavy toll on Ukraine’s armed forces, its wider population, its economy and its infrastructure. Despite this, the war effort continues to be sustained, both by the strength of the Ukrainian people and the support of allies in Europe and beyond. As pressure mounts to bring about a cessation in hostilities, the question of what a just peace would look like for Ukraine remains open to debate.
At this event, co-hosted by Chatham House and the United States Embassy in the UK, human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize-laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk shares her perspective on the impact of the war on Ukrainian society, and what support Ukraine needs from its allies to continue to resist Russia and work towards a just and lasting peace.
Key questions to consider include:
What is the impact of the ‘total war’ that Russia is ...
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- The rewriting of North America: How are Canada and Mexico adapting to Trump?
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- 1:03:15
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- 1 year ago
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- After taking office for the second time on Monday 20th January 2025, America’s neighbours to the north and south are looking on as the new administration looks to redefine the status quo in North America.
President Trump’s threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, his frosty relationship with the outgoing Trudeau government during his first term and low Canadian defence spending are just some of the issues influencing the current relationship.
In regards to Mexico, Trump has made it clear that tackling illegal immigration at the southern border remains a key priority for his second term. With pledges to deport millions of undocumented migrants from America, the deployment of troops to the border and a hardened immigration policy, Mexico-US relations will be severely tested. A similar threat of tariffs on imports from Mexico also risks upending well established supply chains.
How are governments in Canada and Mexico responding? Wh...
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- Podcast | How dangerous are Trump’s trade threats?
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- 31:37
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- 1 year ago
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- President Trump has threatened to put tariffs on Mexico and Canada and imposed them on China, fuelling fears of a looming global trade war. With the European Union likely next in his sights – what is the US president trying to achieve with these tactics? And what are the consequences?
Bronwen Maddox is joined by Creon Butler, the director of our Global Economy and Finance programme, economist Linda Yueh and ambassador Julian Ventura, both associate fellows with our US and Americas programme.
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- The Orthodox battlefield: The role and abuse of the church in Russia’s war on Ukraine
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- 1:34:39
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- 1 year ago
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- The Orthodox Church of Ukraine was granted independence in 2019, marking an historic split from Russian Orthodox Church (ROC). This has undermined Moscow’s century-old religious dominance over Kyiv and curtailed its use of the ROC for political purposes and propaganda.
Last year, Ukraine banned all activity of the ROC in Ukraine and its affiliated entities on its territory, citing national security concerns. This move has been condemned in a controversial UN resolution, which criticised restrictions of religion both in Ukraine and in its Russian-occupied territories. Reinstating the dominance of the ROC in Ukraine remains one of Vladimir Putin’s stated demands for ending the war.
This roundtable explored:
What is the significance of the orthodox faith for Ukraine’s identity and its nation-building project?
What is the difference in state-religion relations between Russia and Ukraine?
What is the reasoning behind the ban on the a...
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- 10 conflicts to watch in 2025
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- 1:01:09
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- 1 year ago
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- Each year, International Crisis Group compiles a list of the ten conflicts to watch that examines key conflict situations across the globe. Please join us for this event at which Dr Comfort Ero, International Crisis Group president and CEO, discusses today’s and tomorrow’s most pressing wars and crises.
Key questions to consider include:
How will a new US president impact wars around the world in 2025?
Can peace be found in both the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East?
Which crises are receiving insufficient attention on the global stage?
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- Podcast | Can Donald Trump end the war in Ukraine?
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- 29:15
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- 1 year ago
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- President Trump wants a peace deal in Ukraine and has signalled he is willing to put pressure on Vladimir Putin to achieve it. Volodymyr Zelenskyy also appears more open to a deal – if there is a guarantee for Ukraine’s security.
Bronwen Maddox is joined by Mark Landler, London Bureau Chief of the New York Times, the Telegraph’s Francis Dearnley who hosts the award-winning podcast ‘Ukraine: The Latest’ and Orysia Lutsevych, the deputy director of our Russia and Eurasia Programme.
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- Impact of Belarus sham election on regime stability
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- 1:28:48
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- 1 year ago
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- Just ahead of the state-orchestrated voting exercise on 26 January, analysts and observers assess what this campaign says about Belarus and its future, and whether anything has changed significantly.
Experts address key questions, including:
Is Lukashenka’s regime stronger than ever? What factors contribute to its resilience? What lessons can Western states learn about autocracies’ durability? (Or is Belarus sui generis?)
Is any form of dialogue between Lukashenka and the West possible? (Or desirable at present?) What kind of Western policy is needed to promote sovereignty and democracy in Belarus? (Or is that asking too much?) Can Lukashenka offer anything meaningful on regional security? (Or does it all boil down to the path Russia takes?)
Does the regime have a plan to transform itself and replace its aging leader? Can the West use the transition of power in Belarus to strengthen its interests?
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- Podcast | What did we learn from Trump's first days?
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- 35:13
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- 1 year ago
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- Donald Trump has signed a wave of executive orders in his first days as America’s 47th president. The panel discuss the president’s changes to US foreign policy and their potential impact on America and the world.
Guest host Mike Higgins, editor of The World Today magazine, is joined by Leslie Vinjamuri, the director of our US and the Americas Programme, Samir Puri, the director of our Centre for Global Governance and Security, and Susan Glasser, a staff writer with The New Yorker.
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- How can Europe be safer together?
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- 1:18:34
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- 1 year ago
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- As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth year, European security has not been so exposed since the end of the Cold War.
This, amid a broader volatile geopolitical landscape, has shown European preparedness to meet these security challenges wanting. The wide array of threats is particularly concerning, ranging from cyber-attacks and threats to critical infrastructure, to changing climate and global health concerns. All are presenting greater stress on Europe’s resilience and ability to respond at a time of a gradual return to great power competition and state-based threats. So, if “preparedness is an attitude”, how ready is Europe?
Following the release of a report outlining recommendations for change, Sauli Niinistö, Former President of Finland and in his capacity as Special Adviser to the President of the European Commission, joins Chatham House to discuss how the EU can better prepare.
Calling for an overhaul in ...
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- Trump’s second term: How will the new administration reorder US foreign policy?
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- 1:08:47
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- 1 year ago
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- The return of President Donald Trump to the White House represents a significant moment for both US foreign policy and geopolitics. Following Trump’s comprehensive election win, the incoming administration possess a strong mandate to pursue its foreign policy agenda.
Priorities for the returning Commander-in-Chief include the implementation of a strict tariff regime, notably targeting China, US support for Ukraine and involvement in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Beyond these three considerable geopolitical challenges, the returning president will look to shape a foreign policy platform grounded on ‘America First’ principles.
Following the inauguration, join the panel of experts to analyse President Trump’s remarks and take a look ahead at what to expect over the coming four years.
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- US–China: Grand bargain or collision course?
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- 1:04:32
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- 1 year ago
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- The US and China are vying for global influence and economic and technological dominance. Incoming US President Donald Trump has emphasized his desire to prioritize US economic and national security interests.
Key questions this event will consider include:
How will the second Trump administration approach its economic and security relationship with China?
How will the US respond to China’s increasing influence in multilateral organisations and China’s growing global development plans?
What role will there be for cooperation with the US’s partners and allies in the region?
Will existing regional and trilateral initiatives continue to be central to the US–Indo-Pacific strategy?
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- Podcast | Will the Israel–Hamas ceasefire hold?
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- 33:35
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- 1 year ago
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- A fragile ceasefire and hostage deal has been agreed between Israel and Hamas to end 15 months of war and suffering. Chatham House experts discuss the timing of the deal, whether it can hold and what comes next.
Bronwen Maddox is joined by Sanam Vakil, the director of our Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Programme, Leslie Vinjamuri, the director of our US and the Americas Programme, and Amjad Iraqi and Yossi Mekelberg, associate fellows with our MENA Programme.
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- How is China Preparing for Trump's Presidency?
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Dr Yu Jie, Senior Research Fellow on China, Asia-Pacific Programme, expert comment on how China is preparing for Donald Trump's presidency.
Read the full comment here: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/01/tough-dilemma-trump-20-poses-beijing
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- How is China preparing for Trump?
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Dr Yu Jie, Senior Research Fellow on China, Asia-Pacific Programme, expert comment on how China is preparing for Donald Trump's presidency.
Read the full comment here: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/01/tough-dilemma-trump-20-poses-beijing
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- The Director's Annual Lecture 2025
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- 1:03:47
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- 1 year ago
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- In a fractured world driven by geopolitical competition, states must find ways to work together to find solutions to global crises, from conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine to managing the worsening impacts of climate change.
Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States will disrupt international relations, for better or worse, and many other countries continue to jostle for global leadership roles.
In this lecture, Bronwen Maddox will share her perspective on the prospects for global governance and international order in 2025.
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- Podcast | What will be the flashpoints of 2025?
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- 34:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- From the devastating wars in Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza to Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland and the Panama Canal, what are the places to watch this year?
Bronwen Maddox is joined by Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs commentator, Leslie Vinjamuri, the director of our US and the America’s Programme and Renad Mansour, a senior fellow for our Middle East and North Africa Programme.
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- US national security policy: What to expect in the first 100 days of the next administration
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- 1:02:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 2024 has been a pivotal year for the United States, and the world.
The re-election of Donald Trump, the widening of the war in the Middle East, the stalemate of the Russia-Ukraine War, political instability in Europe and the intensification of US-China competition have all tested US national security strategy and priorities in different ways.
President-elect Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ approach towards foreign policy further seeks to re-align conventional American policy priorities across the globe.
Key questions discussed include:
What are the key strategic priorities of the United States in Europe, Asia and the Middle East?
What will be the emerging national security challenges in 2025 for the second Trump administration?
How should the United States navigate its national security policy amidst changes in the domestic and international security environment?
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- In conversation with Jon Finer, US Principal Deputy National Security Advisor
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- 1:06:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The United States faces a host of foreign policy challenges, including conflicts in Ukraine and in Israel-Palestine, threats posed by China, Russia, and Iran, and extremism at home.
At the centre of US national security strategy over the past four years, Jon Finer provides a unique insight into the past, present and future of American foreign policy as the presidency prepares to change hands.
The discussion will cover key questions including:
To what extent can the US counter the threat posed by China, Iran, North Korea and Russia?
What’s at stake for Ukraine in 2025?
How can the US and Europe work together to strengthen European security?
What should be America’s approach to the Middle East moving forward at a time of heightened volatility?
How is the United States positioned for competition with China?
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- In conversation with Julien Harneis, UN Assistant Secretary-General (With Arabic subtitles)
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- 1:03:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- UN Assistant Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, Julien Harneis, provides an account of the humanitarian mission and evolving strategies in Yemen, the impact of regional conflicts in the delivery of aid and discuss other key questions including:
What are the priorities and goals of the UN’s current aid plan for Yemen, and how is it designed to reach those most in need?
How are recent developments in the Red Sea affecting food security, trade routes, and humanitarian access in Yemen?
What strategies are in place to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid remains independent and neutral?
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- North Korea-Russia security cooperation: A marriage of convenience or strategic alliance?
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- 1:01:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine has revived the partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. In addition to providing Russia with millions of rounds of artillery, ballistic missiles, and signing a ‘comprehensive partnership treaty’, North Korea has deployed soldiers from its elite Special Forces to aid Putin’s war.
The panel of experts discuss:
What is the nature of the relationship between Russia and North Korea, and how has it evolved after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
What have been the implications of the renewed Russia-North Korea partnership on China, the United States, and the East Asian region?
How should the United States, South Korea, and their allies and partners respond in light of the strengthening coalition between these anti-Western states?
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- Podcast | What next for Syria and the Middle East after Assad?
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- 36:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Does Bashar al-Assad’s removal offer a renewed chance for peace in Syria, or is his fall the start of a new phase of conflict in the Middle East?
Bronwen Maddox is joined by Gideon Rachman, the FT’s chief foreign affairs commentator, former BBC Persia journalist Rana Rahimpour and Haid Haid, a senior consulting fellow for our Middle East and North Africa programme.
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- Safeguarding Europe: Russia’s intentions towards Europe
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- 1:33:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Duncan Allan (Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House) joins Sergei Medvedev, author of ‘A War Made in Russia’ and ‘The Return of the Russian Leviathan’, John Foreman CBE (retired diplomat, former UK Defence Attaché in Moscow and Kyiv), Hanna Hopko, (Chairwoman, ANTS; former Head of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Verkhovna Rada) and Rasa Juknevičienė (Member of the European Parliament) to discuss Russia’s declared and actual policy towards Europe.
Chatham House's 'Safeguarding Europe' conference on 10 December 2024 discussed how European states can act proactively to support Ukraine and their own security, bringing together experts and policymakers from across the UK, EU and US.
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- Safeguarding Europe: Europe’s strategy towards Russia
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- 1:33:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Rt Hon Sir Ben Wallace, Former Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, joins Oleksandr Lytvynenko (Head, Ukraine’s National Security Council), Maria Domanska, (Senior Fellow, Centre for Eastern Studies) and Christian-Marc Lifländer (Head of the Defence Policy section, NATO) to discuss Europe's resilience to the challenge posed by Russia.
Chatham House's 'Safeguarding Europe' conference on 10 December 2024 discussed how European states can act proactively to support Ukraine and their own security, bringing together experts and policymakers from across the UK, EU and US.
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- Safeguarding Europe: Keynote speech: Gabrielius Landsbergis Keynote
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- 33:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Acting Foreign Minister of Lithuania gave the keynote speech at Chatham House's 'Safeguarding Europe' conference on 10 December 2024.
The event discussed how European states can act proactively to support Ukraine and their own security, bringing together experts and policymakers from across the UK, EU and US, as well as drawing from the expertise of Russian analysts in exile.
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- In conversation with James Manyika
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- 52:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- James Manyika, Senior Vice President of Research, Technology & Society at Google, unpacks what 2025 will bring for AI in science, economics, global governance and international cooperation.
Key questions include:
What will be AI’s global societal and economic impact in 2025 and beyond?
What are the ways AI could help increase economic growth and economy-wide productivity? What factors must be in place for this to happen?
How best can we maximize shared opportunities and advance global cooperation when it comes to AI?
Where can public-private partnerships unlock scientific breakthroughs for societal progress, combatting shared global challenges such as climate change and global health issues?
What are the principles of safe, responsible AI, and how should companies remain responsive to their evolution and integrate them into technology design and implementation?
What is the current – and ideal – role of technology compa...
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- Iraq Initiative 2024 Highlights
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- 7:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Watch highlights from the Iraq Initiative conference 2024 as speakers analyse developments in Iraq’s politics, economy, environment and society, and share insights into what the future might look like.
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- Gabrielius Landsbergis: Keynote address, Safeguarding Europe
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- 2:16:10
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Gabrielius Landsbergis, acting foreign minister of Lithuania, gives the keynote address at Chatham House's event 'Safeguarding Europe: how to defeat and deter Russia.'
The event examines how European countries can proactively support Ukraine and their own security.
The speech will be followed by the first session of the event: a panel examining Russia’s declared and actual intentions towards Europe.
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- Iraq Initiative 2024: Session one: The political arena ahead of upcoming national elections
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- 1:16:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In this session, policymakers discuss the positions of different parties and political
movements in Iraq’s political landscape. Speakers offer their views on the changes and continuities that can be expected in the year leading to elections and what this means for the system more generally.
- Title
- Podcast | Europe, Trump and Chagos: What will UK foreign policy look like in 2025?
- Runtime
- 39:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Five months in, has Sir Keir Starmer’s foreign policy been a success? The UK–EU relationship remains a major challenge for 2025, as does the prospect of a new US president. How will Starmer respond, and will the recent Chagos Islands deal impact the UK’s international standing?
Bronwen Maddox is joined by the BBC’s diplomatic editor James Landale, Professor Anand Menon, the director of UK in a Changing Europe and Olivia O’Sullivan, the director of our UK in the World Programme.
- Title
- Rwanda's regional and foreign policy priorities
- Runtime
- 1:06:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- His Excellency Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, outlines the country’s foreign policy vision, highlighting its priorities amidst evolving continental and global dynamics.
