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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 2d

🕊️ In an increasingly polarised world, it's crucial to support peacebuilding conversations.

Wilton Park Senior Programme Director Alison Hilliard is chairing discussions on inclusive peace at this week's
Globethics Global Ethics Forum. 👇

🔗 globethics.net/gef2025-chan...

#peace #peacebuilding

Two Wilton Park participants embrace in the conference room

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 2d

🕊️ In an increasingly polarised world, it's crucial to support peacebuilding conversations.

Wilton Park Senior Programme Director Alison Hilliard is chairing discussions on inclusive peace at this week's
Globethics Global Ethics Forum. 👇

🔗 globethics.net/gef2025-chan...

#peace #peacebuilding

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 3d

💬 "There's...better understanding of Russia as an adversary today than even a few years ago."

@kzysk.bsky.social discusses how Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine has impacted Europe's defence strategies and conversations around nuclear deterrence.

#RussiaUkraineWar

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 3d

💬 "There's...better understanding of Russia as an adversary today than even a few years ago."

@kzysk.bsky.social discusses how Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine has impacted Europe's defence strategies and conversations around nuclear deterrence.

#RussiaUkraineWar

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @noiweala.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to the UK government, especially Minister H.E. Chris Bryant, DG Kate Joseph, Amb Kumar Iyer, DPR Rebecca Fisher Lamb and their team for some substantive and thought provoking discussions on WTO reform at @wiltonpark.bsky.social. (1/2)

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 7d

We were delighted to welcome Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for the Department of Business and Trade, to Wilton Park this week as speakers for our dialogue on multilateral trade in 2025. Thanks to all who joined us for this important discussion.

#trade #globaltrade

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Sir Chris Bryant MP sit together at the conference table

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 8d

💬 "There's...better understanding of Russia as an adversary today than even a few years ago."

@kzysk.bsky.social discusses how Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine has affected Europe's defence strategies and conversations around nuclear deterrence.

#Defence

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 8d

💬 "There's...better understanding of Russia as an adversary today than even a few years ago."

@kzysk.bsky.social discusses how Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine has affected Europe's defence strategies and conversations around nuclear deterrence.

#Defence

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 Applications are now open to join the Wilton Park Global Impact Group.

🌐 This exclusive initiative offers a select number of eligible businesses a platform to engage in policy discussions and enhance your profile on an international stage. 👇

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/what-we-do/t...

Members of the Global Impact Group sit at the Wilton Park conference table

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 Applications are now open to join the Wilton Park Global Impact Group.

🌐 This exclusive initiative offers a select number of eligible businesses a platform to engage in policy discussions and enhance your profile on an international stage. 👇

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/what-we-do/t...

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 10d

💬 'It is no coincidence that [Wilton Park's] 80th anniversary next year follows on from that of UNGA.'

🖋️ In our latest newsletter, Wilton Park CEO Tom Cargill considers the evolution of multilateralism and the global institutions that support it. 👇

🔗 www.wiltonpark.org.uk/idea/multila...

UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Yvette Cooper, formally recognises the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 10d

💬 'It is no coincidence that [Wilton Park's] 80th anniversary next year follows on from that of UNGA.'

🖋️ In our latest newsletter, Wilton Park CEO Tom Cargill considers the evolution of multilateralism and the global institutions that support it. 👇

🔗 www.wiltonpark.org.uk/idea/multila...

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 15d

💬 'I do worry that countries like Russia and China can take advantage of some of that turmoil that we're seeing.'

Speaking at our 16th annual event exploring Europe's nuclear future, Jeffrey Edmonds discusses threats to the international order.

#nuclear #deterrence

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 15d

💬 "Locally led development is crucially important."

Purnima Menon of @ifpri.org on seeking opportunities to reimagine global development, amid current challenges to the system.

#globaldevelopment #development

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 15d

💬 "Locally led development is crucially important."

Purnima Menon of @ifpri.org on seeking opportunities to reimagine global development, amid current challenges to the system.

#globaldevelopment #development

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 16d

💬 "If you were designing a system for development cooperation, you wouldn't design the one we've got."

Bright Simons speaks on power and knowledge dynamics in global development, and why the system must adapt in order to survive.

#globaldevelopment

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 16d

💬 "If you were designing a system for development cooperation, you wouldn't design the one we've got."

Bright Simons speaks on power and knowledge dynamics in global development, and why the system must adapt in order to survive.

#globaldevelopment

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 18d

💬 "Russia is not going away any time soon."

Jeffrey Edmonds discusses why Europe needs to be able to defend itself with or without support from the United States.

#nuclear #deterrence #russia

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 18d

💬 "Russia is not going away any time soon."

Jeffrey Edmonds discusses why Europe needs to be able to defend itself with or without support from the United States.

#nuclear #deterrence #russia

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 22d

💬 'How is that person's life changing by the actions that I take today?'

Purnima Menon of @ifpri.org on taking inspiration from Gandhi, and the need for global development work to be driven by data, evidence and outcomes for the most vulnerable people.

🤝 @FCDOGovUK

#globaldevelopment

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 23d

💬 'Wilton Park has shown to be a powerful outlet to reach world leaders and shape strategic health discussions.'

In our latest blog, @jvlazarus.bsky.social explains how his partnership with Wilton Park has delivered policy impact.

#WiltonPark80

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/idea/80-year...

A view of Wiston House. Text reads: New blog - 80 years of Wilton Park: Professor Jeffrey V Lazarus

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 22d

💬 'How is that person's life changing by the actions that I take today?'

Purnima Menon of @ifpri.org on taking inspiration from Gandhi, and the need for global development work to be driven by data, evidence and outcomes for the most vulnerable people.

🤝 @FCDOGovUK

#globaldevelopment

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 23d

💬 'Wilton Park has shown to be a powerful outlet to reach world leaders and shape strategic health discussions.'

In our latest blog, @jvlazarus.bsky.social explains how his partnership with Wilton Park has delivered policy impact.

#WiltonPark80

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/idea/80-year...

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 23d

🌍 Last week, Wilton Park brought together grassroots organisers, policy leaders, researchers, and funders to focus on one big goal: scaling Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) for climate by 2030.

Huge thanks to everyone who brought their insight, energy, and expertise.

🤝 UK FCDO

#ClimateAdaptation

Two female participants talk in the Library

Participants sit around the conference table

A small group of participants talk in the conference room

Participants talk as they drink tea in the library

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Wilton Park @wiltonpark.bsky.social · 23d

🌍 Last week, Wilton Park brought together grassroots organisers, policy leaders, researchers, and funders to focus on one big goal: scaling Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) for climate by 2030.

Huge thanks to everyone who brought their insight, energy, and expertise.

🤝 UK FCDO

#ClimateAdaptation

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