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Chatham House is a world-leading policy institute based in London. Our mission is to help governments and societies build a sustainably secure, prosperous and just world. We pursue our mission through dialogue, analysis and solutions-based ideas, and by empowering the next generation to build a better world.

Our work focuses on our core priorities of resolving conflict, pursuing democracy and multilateralism, and protecting the environment, while also addressing the crises of the moment. Through our research and convening, we are committed to answering the questions the world is asking and to thinking creatively about how to shape a brighter future.

Founded in 1920, Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, has been a source of independent analysis, trusted dialogue and influential ideas for more than one hundred years.


Latest reports

‘China shock 2.0’ and Europe’s industrial future

This report from UK think tank Chatham House examines how the EU and UK can respond to Chinese technological supremacy. The global industrial landscape has shifted dramatically since the turn of the century. China’s rise as a manufacturing powerhouse has enabled the country to produce increasingly sophisticated goods at scale and at low cost. This...

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The problem with biofuels as a response to the Gulf energy supply shock

This report from UK think tank Chatham House examines how biofuels threaten food supplies, forests and what to do about it. Biofuel production is set to expand rapidly over the next four years, as the search for alternatives to Gulf oil supplies gains momentum amid the US–Iran war. Our analysis indicates that an extra 36...

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How the UK should protect its science and tech research from foreign state threats

This report from UK think tank Chatham House makes a case for a more systemic approach to research security. The UK’s acknowledged strengths in science and technology (S&T) are the product of a university system in which international collaboration between academics is the norm. But this culture of openness also makes the research sector vulnerable...

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What Haitians want from the next phase of UN and international support

This report from UK think tank Chatham House gives Insights and policy lessons from a May 2026 nationwide survey of 1,332 Haitian adults. For the latest international and multilateral intervention in Haiti to serve the population effectively, it is essential to understand what Haitians themselves want from any peace process, and what they think of...

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The water footprints of the global minerals trade

This report from UK think tank Chatham House examines why the ‘virtual water’ use hidden in supply chains is critical to sustainability. Water use in the production of minerals represents an underappreciated risk to national resilience in both producer and consumer countries. Unsustainable water practices can cause severe local shortages and environmental impacts, with knock-on...

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The water footprints of global textiles trade

This report from UK think tank Chatham House studies the water use of the textile life cycle, from raw materials to manufacturing, use, re-use and eventual disposal. This research paper studies the water use of the entire textile life cycle, from the sourcing of raw materials to manufacturing, use, re-use and eventual disposal. Using trade...

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Why a ‘whole-of-society’ model is essential for Ukraine’s recovery

This report from UK think tank Chatham House explores restoring the country’s human capital through state–civil society cooperation. Ukraine’s wartime resilience is due in no small part to its ‘whole-of-society’ model of defence – which requires a high level of mobilization among citizens, local community leaders, philanthropic organizations and the private sector. Civil society stands...

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Addressing the crisis of medical care in armed conflict

This report from UK think tank Chatham House addresses the issue of clarifying the law on respecting and protecting provision of healthcare. The entitlement of the wounded and sick to receive medical care is a foundational principle of international humanitarian law (IHL). Medical facilities and personnel are granted legal protection that allows them to serve...

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Saving global economic governance from the ‘Trump shock’

This report from UK think tank Chatham House explores why rules-supporting countries should establish a ‘third pole’ in the global economy, without the US and China. Since Donald Trump took office again in early 2025, his administration’s economic policies – in such areas as trade, energy security, climate change, financial/monetary stability and international aid –...

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How a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire could imperil Ukrainan and European security

This report from UK think tank Chatham House assesses the risks, consequences and options for mitigation. A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine would have significant implications for European and Ukrainian security. Notably, Moscow’s record of manipulating negotiations and agreements to strengthen its position demonstrates the risks associated with such an outcome. A ceasefire that is...

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Making water use in global trade more sustainable

This report from UK think tank Chatham House explores the challenge to improve supply-chain resilience and water security in the context of geopolitical change. Water can be thought of as the ‘forgotten input’ in global trade. Although water is critical to the production and transport of manufactured goods, and to the extraction, processing and transport...

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Avoiding a new nuclear arms race

This report from UK think tank Chatham House examines how policymakers and experts can revitalise arms control for a new era. Increasing global tensions have led some experts to suggest that formal control of nuclear weapons is no longer feasible. Some strategists in nuclear weapons states are even questioning whether it is desirable. This uncertainty...

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How a surge in defence and dual-use technology investment could reconfigure the global AI race

This report from UK think tank Chatham House explores four important trends that have accelerated in the past year and which could start a shift towards a multipolar AI market. The AI race is often presented as one between the US and China, with other countries having little to no chance of catching up. Geopolitical...

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Breaking the deadlock on AI governance

This report from UK think tank Chatham House explores how a crisis could lead to global coordination. International AI governance is at risk of failure. Rapid geopolitical change, institutional weakness and asymmetries between the public and private sectors appear to make cooperation on AI near impossible. Proponents of inclusive, effective and global AI governance must...

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How middle powers can weather US and Chinese AI dominance

This report from UK think tank Chatham House makes the case for 'sovereign AI' strategies. The dominance of the US and China in AI development poses a significant conundrum for the rest of the world. For middle powers, the establishment of ‘sovereign AI’ strategies, which allow a country to influence, develop and deploy AI technology...

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Upcoming events

20 October 2026

Location: Online

Think tank: Chatham House

Israel’s election: What will it mean for Israeli democracy and society?

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House assesses the forces shaping the campaign and the domestic implications for both Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu. Since the formation of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government, Israel’s politics, society and economy have undergone significant change. The question of national security has dominated the political agenda since the...

22 October 2026

Location: Online

Think tank: Chatham House

What does Brazil’s 2026 election mean for its foreign policy and democracy?

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses what Brazil's election means for its foreign policy and democracy. Experts unpack the results so far, and discuss what they mean for democracy,  foreign policy, climate change, multilateralism and geopolitics. At stake are the future of relations with Washington and Beijing, support for the BRICS...

27 October 2026

Location: Online / Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LE

Think tank: Chatham House

Chasing China: How should the UK and EU respond to China’s competitive threat?

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House explores how the UK and EU can strengthen their industrial and technological competitiveness. China’s rapid innovation and strength in advanced manufacturing are intensifying competitive pressure on the UK and EU. The challenge is to protect sensitive technologies and supply chains, and to improve productivity, attract investment...

28 October 2026

Location: Online / Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LE

Think tank: Chatham House

Making peace last: Lessons from Colombia and Northern Ireland

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House discusses how lessons from Colombia and Northern Ireland can be applied to current conflicts. Join us to mark ten years since Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement. Drawing on experiences from Colombia and Northern Ireland, this event explores what makes peace agreements durable, how implementation can be sustained...

3 November 2026

Location: Online / Chatham House, 10 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LE

Think tank: Chatham House

US midterm elections 2026: What happens next?

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House examines how the midterms might reshape US politics, foreign policy and the 2028 presidential race. The 2026 US midterm elections represent a major test of two political parties in transition and the rest of President Trump’s second-term agenda. The results will shape the balance of power...