The Singing Ambassador: A Tajik Story
Hugh Philpott OBE, 12 October 2026 19:00 BST at the Army and Navy Club Army. In person Only – hosted jointly with the Iran Society
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If the West Wants Deeper Dialogue with China, It Must Understand the Historical Context of May Fourth
Dr Michael Luk is an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong and Bryan Luk is a Programme Director at the Institute for Greater China Studies As Western leaders increasingly travel to Beijing in search of dialogue on trade, security and strategic clarity, China is once again at the centre of global attention….
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Science Diplomacy in Asia: A Quiet Force for Peace and Progress
Dr Sandeep Sandhu FRSB is Head of Stakeholder Relationships at Innovate UK Business Connect and a trustee of the RSAA In a world where headlines are dominated by political tensions, territorial disputes, and trade wars, it’s easy to overlook a quieter but equally powerful force reshaping international relations: science diplomacy. At its heart, science diplomacy…
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Energy and Diplomacy: How Oman is Adapting to a Multipolar World
Jonathan Fenton-Harvey is an analyst and journalist, particularly focused on geopolitical and economic issues in the Gulf region, Middle East and North Africa Oman often flies under the radar as an understated actor in the Middle East, especially compared to its fellow Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) neighbours such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and…
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How do Qatari Humanitarian Diplomats Navigate Complex Political Landscapes?
Mona Hedaya is a Research Fellow at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies in Qatar When we think of Qatar, images of gleaming skyscrapers and world-class sports events might come to mind. But there’s another side to this Gulf state making waves globally: its humanitarian diplomacy (HD). How does such a small nation make…
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“Our (First) Man in Pyongyang”
Dr J E Hoare is an academic and historian specialising in Korean and Chinese studies and was formerly a career diplomat in the British Foreign Office. In London on 12 December 2000, Sir John Kerr, the Permanent Undersecretary of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and Kim Chun Guk, head of the European Department of…
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Strategic and Economic Consequences – 7 January 2019
The Belt and Road Initiative has major strategic implications for international relations. Three leading institutions are bringing together recognised international authorities to debate the significance of China’s proposals for her Asian neighbours and the wider world. Chairing: Professor Kerry Brown, Lau China Institute, KCL & Michael Kugelman, Deputy Director Asia, Wilson Center. Morning speakers: Dr…
