Events

Changing demographics and technological change will create strong incentives for people to go back to school several times throughout their lives. How will individuals, companies, and governments adjust?

Desmond offers a rare insight into how China really works: an insider’s perspective on how the Chinese elite parlay their connections with senior Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials into billions. His knowledge and experience also inform his thoughtful and measured geopolitical views of these troubled and volatile times.

What are failed states? Why does it matter to the rest of us? Why are we seeing more failing and failed states than ever before in history? What has changed and what can be done to arrest/reverse this decline? Drawing on experience gleaned over 37 years in the British Diplomatic Service, James will address each of these questions, bringing clarity to this complex world.

Russia expert, John Lough, joins us to discuss the current crisis, Germany’s failings in the years preceding the war and the outlook for Russia and Ukraine going forward.

Nigel Farage is one of the most influential – and controversial – British politicians of the 21st century, despite having never succeeded in being elected to Parliament. During research for his book, Michael delved deep into Farage’s story, assessing his methods and uncovering remarkable hidden details of this surprisingly anxious, moody and mercurial figure.