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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

The UK can and should show leadership to ensure the viability of a Palestinian state. Here’s how to start

This report from UK think tank Chatham House sets out targeted steps that the UK, with like-minded partners, can now take. The UK’s ban on trade with Israeli settlements, announced in September 2026 as part of a reset in Middle East policy, is grounded firmly in international law, and has the stated aim of upholding...

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Haiti must not rush to reschedule elections. A credible, secure electoral process is the priority

This report from UK think tank Chatham House argues that elections held too soon, and under current conditions, could lead to further instability in Haiti. In early October 2026, Haiti’s Conseil Electoral Provisoire (CEP) announced the cancellation of campaigning for the presidential and parliamentary elections due to be held on 13 December. No new election...

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Populist pushback?

This report from UK think tank Bright Blue develops a new definition of European populism and a new European populism index. The report develops a new definition of European populism and a new European populism index, helping us to better understand European populist parties and voters. Using data analysis of the 2024 Chapel Hill Expert...

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‘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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Upcoming events

12 November 2026

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

Think tank: Chatham House

Nigeria’s 2027 elections: Democratic trajectory and regional stability beyond the ballot

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House assesses what Nigeria’s 2027 presidential elections may mean for the country’s democratic trajectory. In the run up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the country’s economic and security trajectory has taken on added significance, shaping not only the domestic political contest but Nigeria’s standing as a regional...

17 November 2026

Location: Online

Think tank: Chatham House

What next for Palestinian democracy and politics?

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House assesses the future of Palestinian democracy, governance and political representation. The postponement of Palestine’s first legislative elections in two decades has revived debate on what avenues exist for political renewal under occupation. Critical questions of political representation, institutional legitimacy and reform and public participation will need...