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The UK should work closely with European and Indo-Pacific partners to tackle climate change, promote growth and uphold international stability. Read Olivia O'Sullivan and Ben Bland's latest for Chatham House⤵️ chathamhouse.org/2025/07/uk-nee…

China's leadership has no interest in filling America’s geopolitical shoes. Attempting to do so could cost Beijing dearly just when it is undertaking an economic reorientation at home. Read Yu Jie (Chatham House Asia-Pacific) latest analysis on 🇨🇳 for Project Syndicate⤵️ project-syndicate.org/onpoint/china-…

Today’s China–EU summit in Beijing is meant to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties, but China and Europe remain deeply divided over trade and the war in Ukraine. Read Yu Jie's (Chatham House Asia-Pacific) latest for Chatham House⤵️ chathamhouse.org/2025/07/china-…

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Will Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Russia end the war in Ukraine? Orysia Lutsevych (Ukraine Forum) joined Channel 4 News to discuss Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Russia and whether it will bring the war in Ukraine to an end. Watch in full➡️bit.ly/4mcR2Nu

"The last thing Southeast Asia needs, the last thing China needs is another violent conflict on its borders." Ben Bland (Chatham House Asia-Pacific) joins Channel 4 News to discuss the fighting along the Thailand and Cambodia border. Watch in full⤵️ channel4.com/news/thai-figh…

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The Rio summit revealed two inherent weaknesses in BRICS: its lack of a clear geopolitical identity and the limits of purely transactional multilateralism. Read Natalie Sabanadze's latest for Chatham House⤵️ chathamhouse.org/2025/07/rio-su…

The UK-India free trade agreement brings opportunities for the UK and Indian economies. Working towards a genuine strategic partnership should be the next step. Read Chietigj Bajpaee's (Chatham House Asia-Pacific) analysis of 🇬🇧🇮🇳 relations for Chatham House ⤵️ chathamhouse.org/2025/07/modi-v…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer should lead his cabinet to agreement on recognizing a Palestinian state now. Recognition of a state is only a symbol. But it sends a clear message. Read Bronwen Maddox's latest expert comment for Chatham House⤵️ chathamhouse.org/2025/07/uk-sho…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer should lead his cabinet to agreement on the UK recognizing a Palestinian state now. My latest for Chatham House on why the time is right to recognise Palestine, but the priority remains securing relief aid for Gaza⤵️ chathamhouse.org/2025/07/uk-sho…

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"The international community and the Israeli government are completely culpable for allowing this humanitarian catastrophe to continue." Sanam Vakil صنم وكىل (Chatham House MENA) on the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, via CNN.

"Symbols have value if you pick the right moment to use them, and I think that is the right moment." Director Bronwen Maddox joined Matt Frei to discuss Keir Starmer’s announcement that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state, via Channel 4 News.

Director Bronwen Maddox joined Times Radio earlier today to discuss Keir Starmer's announcement that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state. Listen in full⤵️

Event | In Conversation with Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin (House Judiciary Dems) joins Bronwen Maddox to discuss America's foreign policy amid a fragmenting international order and what it means for democracy. Watch in full⤵️ x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Donald Trump's AI Action Plan is in parts predictable, in parts surprising, and in total a clear illustration of a changing US approach to the rest of the world. Read Alex Krasodomski's latest for Chatham House ⤵️ chathamhouse.org/2025/07/trumps…

"His popular vote victory is one of the smallest that any winning president has won." Rep. Jamie Raskin (House Judiciary Dems) discusses with Bronwen Maddox whether Donald Trump's presidency represents the future for American politics. Watch in full➡️ bit.ly/456thkB

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