http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/rss/3 This feed contains all new events added to the Chatham House website. http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/139/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/139/ 23:00, 26th April 2009 - The Chatham House City Series Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:07:49 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/138/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/138/ 23:00, 15th June 2009 - The Chatham House City Series Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:35:33 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/137/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/137/ 23:00, 29th March 2009 - Managing the Social and Resource Challenges: Building a New Corporate Agenda Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:00:25 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/136/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/136/ 23:00, 11th May 2009 - Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:45:17 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/135/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/135/ 00:00, 17th March 2009 - The Chatham House City Series Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:38:17 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/134/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/134/ 00:00, 2nd March 2009 - Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:15:22 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/133/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/133/ 00:00, 23rd February 2009 - Urgency and Diversity in Security and Defence Equipment Acquisition Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:52:23 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/132/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/conferences/view/-/id/132/ 00:00, 9th February 2009 - The Political Realities of Investment and Supply Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:29:27 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/915/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/915/ 09:00, 24th September 2008 - Living with Fear is based on a survey completed in December 2007 in villages and municipalities of North and South Kivu and the Ituri district. Nearly half the adult population of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has faced death threats, suffered beatings or has been enslaved by armed groups according to the survey. Suliman Baldo, director of ICTJ's Africa Program and one of four co-authors of the report will discuss the reports findings and implications for international engagement in the country. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:00:47 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/914/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/914/ 13:00, 19th September 2008 - Uwe Wissenbach is an official of the European Commission working in the Directorate-General for development policy and relations with the African, Caribbean and Pacific states. He coordinates the Commission's dialogues with China (and other Asian countries) on development policy and Africa. Mr Wissenbach will brief the audience on current discussions between the EU, Africa and China on the coordination of assistance. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:56:57 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/913/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/913/ 12:00, 3rd October 2008 - The speaker, a nationally recognized political expert who has attended every major party convention since 1984 will give an analysis of the 2008 US Presidential race. He will argue that this battle is unique for many reasons besides the obvious one (Barack Obama's race). It will be the first time since 1928 that neither an incumbent or former President or Vice President will be on the presidential ballot; campaign fundraising has broken all records; the red state/blue state breakdown may not hold; the Clinton effect. Please register by Tuesday 30 September. E-tickets (with directions) will be sent on Wednesday 1 October and must be presented on arrival. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:47:39 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/912/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/912/ 12:00, 18th September 2008 - This event will discuss some of the key policy challenges facing Britain in the next couple of decades, and consider the part the European Union has to play in tackling them. Sir Stephen Wall will outline the key points and recommendations made in the Chatham House Commission Report, A British Agenda for Europe: Designing our Own Future. The report focuses on the areas of foreign and defence policy; energy and climate change; and cooperation in making the world a safer place in terms of combating crime and terrorism. The discussants will respond to the findings of the report and open a wider discussion on the subject of British engagement with the EU in addressing key policy challenges. Please register by Monday 15 September. E-tickets (with directions) will be sent on Tuesday 16 September and must be presented on arrival. More information about the work of the Commission >> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:43:26 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/911/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/911/ 12:00, 11th September 2008 - On the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, America's Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy will discuss his diplomatic strategy, which places an intense focus on defeating violent extremism with the power of ideas. In his first address outside the United States, Ambassador Glassman will discuss how tools of persuasion and inspiration can accomplish victory. The Q&A will be held under The Chatham House Rule. Please register by Tuesday 9 September. E-tickets (with directions) will be sent on Wednesday 10 September and must be presented on arrival. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:37:53 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/910/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/910/ 09:00, 17th September 2008 - In the light of growing Chinese investment in Europe, this workshop aims to bring together market practitioners and researchers to explore how far the EU economy is benefiting from, or being buffeted by, the current rise in Chinese FDI. How is Chinese investment in Europe impacting on Europe's economy, companies and markets, and how should policy-makers respond? This research workshop will explore various topics including an overview of Chinese firms' rise in Europe, the decision-making process of Chinese investment in Europe and the mapping of Chinese FDI in Italy. The workshop will be chaired by Paola Subacchi, Research Director, International Economics, Chatham House. This event is by invitation only. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:03:04 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/909/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/909/ 17:00, 10th September 2008 - The New Israel Fund and British Israel Law Association are organizing a panel event in association with the Middle East Programme at Chatham House to discuss the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee's new constitution for Israel. Places are limited so please register in advance. The cost of the event is £10. All proceeds will go to NIF. If you would like to attend, please contact Amit Handelsman on 020 77242266 or email amit@uknif.org More information >> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:05:11 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/908/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/908/ 23:00, 1st September 2008 - 14 August was Dmitri Medvedev's 100th day in office as President of Russia. Dvoevlastiye (dual power) with Prime Minister Putin has clearly not worked out as Medvedev might have wished with Putin's role as prominent as doubters warned. This has clearly been seen in the recent crisis in the Caucasus, but the Kremlin's renewed agenda in its domestic affairs has also shown the West that Russia's modus operandi has changed little with the passing of the presidential baton. This event is strictly by invitation only. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:59:20 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/907/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/907/ 23:00, 23rd September 2008 - Westward transport of Central Asian hydrocarbons has been the cornerstone of Kazakhstan's remarkable economic growth, as well as having positive effects in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. But the map has been changed and the rules are being rewritten so that 'Central Asia Energy Security' becomes a possible contradiction in terms once more. The speaker will suggest that Russia will remain the main importer of Central Asian gas, underlining its continued strategic presence in the region. This event is strictly by invitation only. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:46:15 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/906/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/906/ 08:00, 23rd January 2008 - The international community had placed high hopes on the outcome of the general elections in Pakistan (originally scheduled for 8 January 2008) as they were expected to herald a shift towards more democratic governance. The assassination of Benazir Bhutto on 27 December 2007, however, raised deep concerns over the threat of renewed political instability. Dr Farzana Shaikh will give her briefing in light of these new developments. This event is strictly by invitation only. To enable as open a debate as possible, this event will be held under the Chatham House Rule Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:25:23 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/905/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/905/ 08:00, 12th February 2008 - This event is strictly by invitation only. To enable as open a debate as possible, this event will be held under the Chatham House Rule Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:21:56 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/904/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/904/ 08:00, 6th March 2008 - An overview of current trends in elections and democracy in Africa, with a special focus on the 2007 presidential and parliamentary elections in Kenya, assessing the current situation and looking at what the future may hold for Kenya. This event is strictly by invitation only. To enable as open a debate as possible, this event will be held under the Chatham House Rule Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:16:05 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/903/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/903/ 07:00, 10th April 2008 - While the situation in Afghanistan raises questions regarding the effective role of NATO, there are other factors such as the Russian elections and Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence which will undoubtedly make the upcoming NATO Summit in Bucharest (2-4 April 2008) one of the most important to take place in recent years. Robin Shepherd will give a debrief on the Summit as well as on The Bucharest Conference (1-3 April 2008), organised by the German Marshall Fund of the United States in partnership with Chatham House and the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This event is strictly by invitation only. To enable as open a debate as possible, this event will be held under the Chatham House Rule Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:11:55 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/902/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/902/ 07:00, 15th May 2008 - Most conventional oil market forecasts are expecting the demand for oil to rise inexorably as we move towards 2030. However, there are growing concerns that the supply is unlikely to be available. This is nothing to do with scarcity of oil reserves or misplaced notions such as 'peak oil'. Rather it is the result of very significant structural changes in the international oil industry. These changes mean that international and national oil companies are not investing enough in the supply chain. Consequently, in the next five to ten years, oil markets are likely to face a serious supply crisis leading to an oil price shock which will have huge implications for global energy. This event is strictly by invitation only. To enable as open a debate as possible, this event will be held under the Chatham House Rule Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:02:16 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/901/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/901/ 07:00, 16th September 2008 - The French EU presidency has high ambitions for climate change, food and fuel prices, migration and European security - the Ambassador will take this opportunity to discuss France's priorities and her role in the office of the EU Presidency. This event is strictly by invitation only. To enable as open a debate as possible, this event will be held under the Chatham House Rule Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:18:54 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/900/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/900/ 23:00, 17th September 2008 - Please note this event is strictly by invitation only. This event will launch a Chatham House Commission Report, A British Agenda for Europe. The report addresses some of the key policy challenges facing Britain in the next couple of decades, and considers the part the European Union has to play in tackling them. Commission Chair Sir Stephen Wall and other Commission Members will introduce the key findings and recommendations of the report. There will then be opportunity for an in-depth discussion of these issues and to question the Commission members. During 2007-08 Chatham House convened a Commission on Europe after Fifty: Policy Implications for Britain, whose members would bring to the study a combination of different areas of individual expertise and experience on the European Union, including economics, energy, security and foreign policy. The majority of the Commission members are British, however, non-British perspectives were also included in the Commission in order to encourage a more rounded discussion of British policy options and how they might be received in other European capitals. More about the work of the Commission. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:11:07 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/899/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/899/ 13:00, 3rd September 2008 - Minister Peiris has served as a Member of Parliament since 1994. In addition to his current position he has held the following ministerial positions - Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Minister of Ethnic Affairs and National Integration, Minister of Enterprise Development, Investment Promotion and Industrial Policy, Deputy Minister of Finance and Minister of Industrial Development. In addition, Minister Peiris was appointed by the Government of Sri Lanka to lead its delegation through six rounds of talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam from September 2002 to March 2003. The Minster holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the Oxford University and is Professor of Law and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo. He has published twelve books and several papers. The speaker will talk on the record. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:10:24 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/898/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/898/ 15:00, 27th August 2008 - An experienced Indian researcher based in Nigeria, Parvathi Vasudevan will share her views on emerging trends in Indo-Nigerian relationships and set them in the broader context of India's engagement with Africa. Her observations from her research are grounded in interactions with people in Nigeria and analysis of the Indian media. THIS EVENT IS FULL. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:49:12 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/897/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/897/ 12:00, 15th August 2008 - ** PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ** This meeting is being held jointly with the Associate Parliamentary Group on Sudan. The Secretary General will speak about recent developments in Sudanese politics and the prospects for Sudan leading up to elections in 2009 and beyond. Pa'gan Amum joined the SPLA in 1983. He has served in various positions including as Military and Civilian Administrator in Malakal, Bahr al-Ghazal and Melut and was appointed Civilian Administrator of Kapoeta in 1991. He became SPLM spokesman in 1994. He is now Secretary General of the SPLM (Sudan Peoples' Liberation Movement), the SPLM lead the Government of South Sudan and are partners in the Government of National Unity. This is an important opportunity to hear from one of Sudan's leading politicians. If you are able to attend this meeting please let us know as soon as possible. Please note that this meeting will take place in Parliament. Please allow at least 15 minutes for security. THIS EVENT IS FULL. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:11:37 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/896/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/896/ 23:00, 22nd June 2008 - This international workshop was organized in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation of Nature and Tourism of the Democratic Republic of Congo. A number of proposals for the conservation and sustainable management of the DRC's forests and for the financing of these activities were presented. The aim of the meeting was to enable wider consultation on these proposals, to discuss their feasibility and effectiveness, and to identify a roadmap for their implementation. The meeting was attended by 120 participants, with representatives of government, international agencies, academia, civil society, conservation organisations and the private sector. The meeting was financed by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID), with additional support from GTZ, the German agency for technical cooperation, and in association with the World Bank, European Commission, Belgian Development Cooperation and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This meeting was organized as part of a project to explore new models for forest management and financing in DRC. Find out more about this project - Developing Innovative Management and Financing Models for the Forests of The Democratic Republic of Congo. Atelier sur les modèles de gestion et les mécanismes de financement alternatifs pour l'utilisation durable des forêts de la République Démocratique du Congo Le Ministère de l'environnement, de la sauvegarde de la nature et du tourisme de la République démocratique du Congo a tenu un atelier international à Kinshasa du 23 au 24 juin 2008 co-organisé par Chatham House. Plusieurs propositions pour préserver et gérer durablement les forêts en RDC et financer ces activités ont été présentées. Cet atélier avait pour but de faciliter une consultation élargie sur ces propositions et étudier leur faisabilité et leur efficacité ainsi que d'identifier une feuille de route pour leur mise en oeuvre. Il y avait 120 participants des pouvoirs publics, des agences internationales, du monde de la recherche, de la société civile, des associations de sauvegarde de la nature et du secteur privé. Cette réunion a été financée par le Ministère du Développement International du Royaume-uni, avec le soutien de l'Agence allemande pour la coopération technique (GTZ) et l'appui de la Banque Mondiale, de la Commission Européenne, du Ministère belge de la Coopération et le Ministère français des Affaires Etrangères et Européennes. Cet atelier fait partie d'un projet d'étude sur les nouveaux modèles de gestion et financement de la forêt en RDC. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:28:45 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/895/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/895/ 17:00, 18th September 2008 - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. The speaker will consider the present and future of Britain's armed forces against the background of their history, and will argue that urgent attention is needed to ensure that they are 'fit for purpose' in the decades ahead. He will question whether any government could be persuaded to increase the proportion of GDP devoted to defence, and whether the current social culture makes it difficult to effectively deploy armed forces even in more popular causes than those of Iraq and Afghanistan. The event will be followed by a pre-dinner reception (cash bar), and dinner at 20.00. Chatham House members who would like to attend the dinner (3 courses including wine and coffee at £60 per head) are asked to book on 020 7827 5730 or email members@navalandmilitaryclub.co.uk. Dress for dinner will be Black Tie and Medals. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:42:27 +0100 http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/894/ http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/events/view/-/id/894/ 16:30, 15th September 2008 - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. It is widely thought that the next US administration's foreign policy will differ from that of the Bush administration. This is probably true with regard to issues such as Iraq, climate change, democracy promotion, diplomatic contact with Iran and North Korea, and relations with key Asian states China, Japan, and India. The speaker will suggest that the candidates are less distinct from each other than we might have been led to believe. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:20:48 +0100