United States: Will Trump pitch a grand bargain with Beijing? Once Donald Trump is inaugurated on January 20, he will have choices to make and the authority to make them. Top of the list are America’s ...

Changes in the government and the ongoing impact of Brexit means the UK must redefine its place in the world, especially on foreign policy. Chatham House provides an independent platform for debate ...

Assad’s departure could help Turkey become a key point of transit for natural gas. But renewable energy may offer the more ...

To explain the importance of democracy some fundamental questions need to be answered: What exactly is meant when people say ‘democracy’? Why is it assumed democracy should be the preferred form of ...

Research and analysis explores US foreign policy, economic issues, and the implications of the 2024 presidential election. Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election will have wide ...

The rapid and complete capitulation of the Assad regime in Syria shows how quickly fragile political systems can transform.

Analysing key issues, the role of the president in shaping US domestic policy, and how domestic policy influences foreign policy and vice-versa. Major issues currently for US domestic policy include ...

With progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) badly off track, international policymakers are scrambling for solutions that can both revitalize the current SDG agenda and drive more ...

As Europe deals with a series of ongoing crises – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the rise of populist nationalism and increasingly difficult economic challenges – along comes another: the re-election ...

The fall of the Assad regime has damaged Russian interests far beyond Syria. First, the collapse is a serious blow to Russia’s reputation as a reliable ally capable of guaranteeing the survival of its ...

Europe’s leaders have been struggling to deal with war, populist nationalism and a flagging economy. Trump 2.0 sharpens all three challenges and is a necessary wake-up call. José Manuel Barroso ...

The World Today is a quarterly magazine that stimulates debate on international affairs by providing fresh insights from Chatham House experts and authorities around the globe. The current issue is ...