Peace & Security

Cracking the Code in China

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An evening with Michael Sheridan, one of the best informed and wisest writers on China.

Elif Shafak Discusses ‘There Are Rivers in the Sky’

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The internationally bestselling, deeply beloved author and activist joins us to share the story of one lost poem, two great rivers, and three remarkable lives – all connected by a single drop of water.

Accountability in Ukraine & Gaza

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Join us for a discussion on how international law addresses conflicts, the role of legal institutions like the International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court in pursuing justice, and the impact of these rulings on global politics.

Gabriel Gatehouse on QAnon and the Conspiracy Machine

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Join the creator of the hit podcast The Coming Storm Gabriel Gatehouse for a riveting deep dive into the roots of Q Anon and the rise of the extreme right in the US.

A Night For Peace with Nobel Prize Winner Leymah Gbowee and Waad Al-Kateab

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A Night for Peace will centre around two fireside conversations with women who know exactly what it feels like to watch their home, community and country be ripped apart by war.

Adventures In Democracy With Audrey Tang

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What can we learn from Taiwan to inspire a deep renewal of UK democracy?

How To Reclaim Our Humanity In The Age Of AI

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Financial Times AI editor Madhumita Murgia and Cambridge DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning Neil Lawrence investigate the profound consequences of Artificial Intelligence for humanity.

The Road Ahead for Israel and Palestine

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Join us for a discussion aimed at understanding and addressing the deeply entrenched conflict between Israel and Palestine. We will explore the delicate and tragic dimensions of a struggle that has led to significant loss and suffering, shaping the region's history and its future.

The Afghans: From the Author of The Bookseller of Kabul

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The author of the global bestseller The Bookseller of Kabul, Åsne Seierstad, shares her insights into ordinary life in Afghanistan following the return of the Taliban.

Manifesting: The Next UK Prime Minister

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With the general election now looming and Keir Starmer’s Labour consistently ahead in the polls, Britain seems to be heading for its first Labour government in 14 years.