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Now at the Doha Forum 2025, Matt Whitaker, Permanent Representative of the US to NATO, joins @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social, Director of Chatham House to discuss the Trump administration’s approach to Europe, NATO and transatlantic security.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Now at the Doha Forum 2025, Matt Whitaker, Permanent Representative of the US to NATO, joins @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social, Director of Chatham House to discuss the Trump administration’s approach to Europe, NATO and transatlantic security.
#Dohaforum25 ⤵️
#Dohaforum25 ⤵️
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At the fourth plenary session of our Berlin conference this week, Stephanie Willmann, Beth McGrath, Dominik Jankowski and Nils Schmid joined BBC News journalist Katya Adler to discuss European defence spending and how Europe can reinforce NATO.
At the fourth plenary session of our Berlin conference this week, Stephanie Willmann, Beth McGrath, Dominik Jankowski and Nils Schmid joined BBC News journalist Katya Adler to discuss European defence spending and how Europe can reinforce NATO.
December 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At the fourth plenary session of our Berlin conference this week, Stephanie Willmann, Beth McGrath, Dominik Jankowski and Nils Schmid joined BBC News journalist Katya Adler to discuss European defence spending and how Europe can reinforce NATO.
At the fourth plenary session of our Berlin conference this week, Stephanie Willmann, Beth McGrath, Dominik Jankowski and Nils Schmid joined BBC News journalist Katya Adler to discuss European defence spending and how Europe can reinforce NATO.
🇮🇶 | Hopes that Iraq’s political system could be reformed have been dashed by the poor electoral performance of candidates associated with the Tishreen protest movement.
Read @haydersh.bsky.social's latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️
Read @haydersh.bsky.social's latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️
Iraq 2025 election: Reform candidates pushed out by a system that rejects change
Hopes that reform of Iraq’s political system would be possible from within have been dashed by the poor electoral performance of candidates associated with the Tishreen protest movement.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🇮🇶 | Hopes that Iraq’s political system could be reformed have been dashed by the poor electoral performance of candidates associated with the Tishreen protest movement.
Read @haydersh.bsky.social's latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️
Read @haydersh.bsky.social's latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️
South Korea’s new government faces significant challenges in stabilizing the country’s foreign policy – particularly in the face of a transactional United States and assertive China.
How South Korea can balance its US commitments with global engagement
The key foreign policy challenges for the Lee government
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December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
South Korea’s new government faces significant challenges in stabilizing the country’s foreign policy – particularly in the face of a transactional United States and assertive China.
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At our ‘in conversation’ panel in Berlin earlier this week, Hugo Dixon (@reuters.com), Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine and Bronwen Maddox discussed with journalist Nina dos Santos support for 🇺🇦 and Europe’s role in securing peace.
At our ‘in conversation’ panel in Berlin earlier this week, Hugo Dixon (@reuters.com), Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine and Bronwen Maddox discussed with journalist Nina dos Santos support for 🇺🇦 and Europe’s role in securing peace.
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At our ‘in conversation’ panel in Berlin earlier this week, Hugo Dixon (@reuters.com), Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine and Bronwen Maddox discussed with journalist Nina dos Santos support for 🇺🇦 and Europe’s role in securing peace.
At our ‘in conversation’ panel in Berlin earlier this week, Hugo Dixon (@reuters.com), Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine and Bronwen Maddox discussed with journalist Nina dos Santos support for 🇺🇦 and Europe’s role in securing peace.
Podcast🎙️ | Europe scrambles to avoid being sidelined on Ukraine
Grégoire Roos, Natalie Sabanadze and Jaroslava Barbieri join the podcast to discuss Europe’s response to being left out of US–Russia talks on Ukraine.
Grégoire Roos, Natalie Sabanadze and Jaroslava Barbieri join the podcast to discuss Europe’s response to being left out of US–Russia talks on Ukraine.
Independent Thinking: Europe scrambles to avoid being sidelined on Ukraine
Grégoire Roos, Natalie Sabanadze and Jaroslava Barbieri join the podcast to discuss Europe’s response to being left out of US–Russia talks on Ukraine.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Podcast🎙️ | Europe scrambles to avoid being sidelined on Ukraine
Grégoire Roos, Natalie Sabanadze and Jaroslava Barbieri join the podcast to discuss Europe’s response to being left out of US–Russia talks on Ukraine.
Grégoire Roos, Natalie Sabanadze and Jaroslava Barbieri join the podcast to discuss Europe’s response to being left out of US–Russia talks on Ukraine.
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At our third plenary session in Berlin this week, Emily Beynon, Maya Hennerkes, Olena Pavlenko and Maria Shagina discussed with Douglas Busvine (@politico.eu) the challenges facing Europe’s energy security.
At our third plenary session in Berlin this week, Emily Beynon, Maya Hennerkes, Olena Pavlenko and Maria Shagina discussed with Douglas Busvine (@politico.eu) the challenges facing Europe’s energy security.
December 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At our third plenary session in Berlin this week, Emily Beynon, Maya Hennerkes, Olena Pavlenko and Maria Shagina discussed with Douglas Busvine (@politico.eu) the challenges facing Europe’s energy security.
At our third plenary session in Berlin this week, Emily Beynon, Maya Hennerkes, Olena Pavlenko and Maria Shagina discussed with Douglas Busvine (@politico.eu) the challenges facing Europe’s energy security.
China's Communist Party has transformed China from the world’s assembly line to an innovation superpower.
The result is a geopolitical and military challenge far greater than the world's liberal democracies ever envisioned.
The result is a geopolitical and military challenge far greater than the world's liberal democracies ever envisioned.
China’s ‘smart authoritarianism’ has upended ideas about autocracies’ limitations. The West must cooperate to respond
Beijing has consistently defied expectations to overcome the ‘King’s dilemma’ – maintaining control while fostering innovation. It presents a historic challenge.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
China's Communist Party has transformed China from the world’s assembly line to an innovation superpower.
The result is a geopolitical and military challenge far greater than the world's liberal democracies ever envisioned.
The result is a geopolitical and military challenge far greater than the world's liberal democracies ever envisioned.
🇰🇷 | How South Korea can balance its US commitments with global engagement
In our latest research paper, Korea Foundation Fellow Edward Howell (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) examines the key foreign policy challenges facing South Korea's new government.
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In our latest research paper, Korea Foundation Fellow Edward Howell (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) examines the key foreign policy challenges facing South Korea's new government.
Read in full ⤵️
How South Korea can balance its US commitments with global engagement
The key foreign policy challenges for the Lee government
www.chathamhouse.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🇰🇷 | How South Korea can balance its US commitments with global engagement
In our latest research paper, Korea Foundation Fellow Edward Howell (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) examines the key foreign policy challenges facing South Korea's new government.
Read in full ⤵️
In our latest research paper, Korea Foundation Fellow Edward Howell (@chasiapacific.bsky.social) examines the key foreign policy challenges facing South Korea's new government.
Read in full ⤵️
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At our second plenary session in Berlin this week, Marialena Athanasopoulou, Matthew Houlihan, Janka Oertel and Katrin Schallenberg joined Chatham House Chair @simonfraser00.bsky.social to discuss how Europe can compete in a US-China dominated world ⤵️
At our second plenary session in Berlin this week, Marialena Athanasopoulou, Matthew Houlihan, Janka Oertel and Katrin Schallenberg joined Chatham House Chair @simonfraser00.bsky.social to discuss how Europe can compete in a US-China dominated world ⤵️
December 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At our second plenary session in Berlin this week, Marialena Athanasopoulou, Matthew Houlihan, Janka Oertel and Katrin Schallenberg joined Chatham House Chair @simonfraser00.bsky.social to discuss how Europe can compete in a US-China dominated world ⤵️
At our second plenary session in Berlin this week, Marialena Athanasopoulou, Matthew Houlihan, Janka Oertel and Katrin Schallenberg joined Chatham House Chair @simonfraser00.bsky.social to discuss how Europe can compete in a US-China dominated world ⤵️
Regardless of any risks posed by China's 'super embassy' in London, the controversy raises the question of how prepared the UK is to prevent and disrupt Chinese intelligence activities.
UK’s indecision over Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ highlights need for a more coherent China policy
The UK government needs a more strategic approach to deal with potential espionage and foreign interference from Beijing.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Regardless of any risks posed by China's 'super embassy' in London, the controversy raises the question of how prepared the UK is to prevent and disrupt Chinese intelligence activities.
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At the first plenary session of our Berlin conference this week, former Vice President Margaritis Schinas (@ec.europa.eu), Wolfgang Niedermark and Barbara Gessler discussed how the European Union should respond to the shifting international order⤵️
At the first plenary session of our Berlin conference this week, former Vice President Margaritis Schinas (@ec.europa.eu), Wolfgang Niedermark and Barbara Gessler discussed how the European Union should respond to the shifting international order⤵️
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At the first plenary session of our Berlin conference this week, former Vice President Margaritis Schinas (@ec.europa.eu), Wolfgang Niedermark and Barbara Gessler discussed how the European Union should respond to the shifting international order⤵️
At the first plenary session of our Berlin conference this week, former Vice President Margaritis Schinas (@ec.europa.eu), Wolfgang Niedermark and Barbara Gessler discussed how the European Union should respond to the shifting international order⤵️
Tanzania will never be the same again after the violence that engulfed its October elections leading to the deaths of hundreds of protesters.
Tanzania’s election violence: Deflecting blame will only do more harm
Once envied for its political stability, Tanzania is forever changed after the election day killings of protesters. The government’s diversion of blame risks compounding the damage ahead of more plann...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tanzania will never be the same again after the violence that engulfed its October elections leading to the deaths of hundreds of protesters.
The new bill gives Pakistan’s army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies.
Pakistan’s 27th constitutional amendment moves it one step closer to authoritarian rule
The new bill gives Pakistan’s army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The new bill gives Pakistan’s army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies.
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At the keynote address of our Berlin conference this week, Vice-President Nicola Beer of @eib.org discussed the challenges facing the European economy following recent geopolitical shocks.
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At the keynote address of our Berlin conference this week, Vice-President Nicola Beer of @eib.org discussed the challenges facing the European economy following recent geopolitical shocks.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Conference | Europe’s strategic choices 2025
At the keynote address of our Berlin conference this week, Vice-President Nicola Beer of @eib.org discussed the challenges facing the European economy following recent geopolitical shocks.
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At the keynote address of our Berlin conference this week, Vice-President Nicola Beer of @eib.org discussed the challenges facing the European economy following recent geopolitical shocks.
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Vladimir Putin’s visit to India this week is his first since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 — with New Delhi under mounting pressure from the US to downgrade ties with Moscow.
Read @chietigj.bsky.social latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️
Read @chietigj.bsky.social latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️
Putin’s India visit aims to reaffirm New Delhi–Moscow relations – just as Trump applies pressure to downgrade them
US pressure aims to choke off Russian oil supplies to India. Modi and Putin are seeking to deepen cooperation in other areas. But in the long-term, relations are in a managed decline.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Vladimir Putin’s visit to India this week is his first since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 — with New Delhi under mounting pressure from the US to downgrade ties with Moscow.
Read @chietigj.bsky.social latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️
Read @chietigj.bsky.social latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️
“There is no better security guarantee for any European country than NATO membership."
Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany speaks on the need for security guarantees for Ukraine at our Berlin conference⤵️
Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany speaks on the need for security guarantees for Ukraine at our Berlin conference⤵️
December 4, 2025 at 8:40 AM
“There is no better security guarantee for any European country than NATO membership."
Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany speaks on the need for security guarantees for Ukraine at our Berlin conference⤵️
Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany speaks on the need for security guarantees for Ukraine at our Berlin conference⤵️
Donald Trump’s worldview has been consistent for decades. Alliances are assets that must be paid for.
Europe must show Trump the money – if it wants any say in what comes next in Ukraine
A €1 trillion commitment is possible – and Europe’s best chance to avoid marginalization at the negotiating table.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Donald Trump’s worldview has been consistent for decades. Alliances are assets that must be paid for.
The decision over China's new embassy in London has become a flashpoint for the wider debate over how the UK should approach potential national security risks from Beijing.
UK’s indecision over Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ highlights need for a more coherent China policy
The UK government needs a more strategic approach to deal with potential espionage and foreign interference from Beijing.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The decision over China's new embassy in London has become a flashpoint for the wider debate over how the UK should approach potential national security risks from Beijing.
Though undoubtedly a difficult decision for Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the ousting of Andriy Yermak, could – if handled correctly – strengthen Zelenskyy’s position and Ukraine’s wartime resilience.
Zelenskyy’s right-hand man has gone. Here’s what should happen next
Andriy Yermak resigned amid a corruption scandal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must now re-balance power and strengthen democracy by empowering the government, parliament and local authorit...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Though undoubtedly a difficult decision for Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the ousting of Andriy Yermak, could – if handled correctly – strengthen Zelenskyy’s position and Ukraine’s wartime resilience.
The decision over China's new embassy in London has become a flashpoint for the wider debate over how the UK should approach potential national security risks from Beijing.
UK’s indecision over Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ highlights need for a more coherent China policy
The UK government needs a more strategic approach to deal with potential espionage and foreign interference from Beijing.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The decision over China's new embassy in London has become a flashpoint for the wider debate over how the UK should approach potential national security risks from Beijing.
“There is no better security guarantee for any European country than NATO membership."
Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany speaks on the need for security guarantees for Ukraine at our Berlin conference⤵️
Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany speaks on the need for security guarantees for Ukraine at our Berlin conference⤵️
December 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
“There is no better security guarantee for any European country than NATO membership."
Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany speaks on the need for security guarantees for Ukraine at our Berlin conference⤵️
Oleksii Makeiev Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany speaks on the need for security guarantees for Ukraine at our Berlin conference⤵️
The new bill gives Pakistan’s army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies.
Pakistan’s 27th constitutional amendment moves it one step closer to authoritarian rule
The new bill gives Pakistan’s army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The new bill gives Pakistan’s army and army chief unprecedented powers. It could also have serious implications for regional tensions and fan the flames of border insurgencies.
Europe must absorb a hard truth: principles won’t buy influence in Washington anymore. Money will.
Europe must show Trump the money – if it wants any say in what comes next in Ukraine
A €1 trillion commitment is possible – and Europe’s best chance to avoid marginalization at the negotiating table.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Europe must absorb a hard truth: principles won’t buy influence in Washington anymore. Money will.
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This week, Russia's Vladimir Putin will visit India. His trip aims to reaffirm New Delhi–Moscow relations – just as Donald Trump applies pressure to downgrade them, writes @chietigj.bsky.social in his new @chathamhouse.org expert comment.
Putin’s India visit aims to reaffirm New Delhi–Moscow relations – just as Trump applies pressure to downgrade them
US pressure aims to choke off Russian oil supplies to India. Modi and Putin are seeking to deepen cooperation in other areas. But in the long-term, relations are in a managed decline.
www.chathamhouse.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This week, Russia's Vladimir Putin will visit India. His trip aims to reaffirm New Delhi–Moscow relations – just as Donald Trump applies pressure to downgrade them, writes @chietigj.bsky.social in his new @chathamhouse.org expert comment.