Global governance & international security
No triumph for Putin on Victory Day
11 May 2020
Encompass
A few weeks ago, Vladimir Putin was expecting Victory Day on May 9th to cap an excellent start to 2020.
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Syria
The Syrian crisis has split Europe and the US. They should push for a common Security Council position, but an ambiguous resolution may lead to military action and further division.
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Russia & Syria
Following a Russian initiative, Moscow and Washington have reached an agreement that calls for Syria’s arsenal of chemical weapons to be removed or destroyed by mid-2014.
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Global governance
Will the 'multipolar' world have strong international institutions, or will balance-of-power politics prevail? The attitudes of Russia and China will be crucial.
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Russia's president
In Moscow, the speculation about Russia’s next president is becoming tedious. Dmitry Medvedev has made it clear he would like to run again, but most people think Vladimir Putin, prime minister, will be the official candidate and win March’s election.
But does it matter whether President Medvedev continues, Mr Putin returns...
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Transatlantic rift
You might call it the Obama paradox: Atlanticists on both sides of the ocean were certain that this president, inaugurated two years ago, would renew the transatlantic alliance.
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Conservative party conference fringe event on 'Europe in the world: Building international partnerships'
05 October 2026
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Jukka Salovaara, incoming Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom
Chair: Charles Grant, Director, Centre for European Reform
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Jukka Salovaara, incoming Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom
Chair: Charles Grant, Director, Centre for European Reform
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Labour party conference fringe event on 'Building a stronger Europe'
28 September 2026
Speakers:
Speakers TBC
Jukka Salovaara, incoming Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom
Chair: Charles Grant, Director, Centre for European Reform
This event is open to the public and inside the secure zone, so passes will be needed. Registration is not required.
Kindly supported by the Delegation of...
Speakers TBC
Jukka Salovaara, incoming Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom
Chair: Charles Grant, Director, Centre for European Reform
This event is open to the public and inside the secure zone, so passes will be needed. Registration is not required.
Kindly supported by the Delegation of...
Liberal Democrat party conference fringe event on 'Strengthening a rules-based world order: Beyond power politics'
21 September 2026
Speakers:
Monica Harding, MP for Esher and Walton
Al Pinkerton, MP for Surrey Heath
Jukka Salovaara, incoming Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom
Chair: Ian Bond, Deputy Director, Centre for European Reform
This event is open to the public and outside the secure zone, so passes will not be...
Monica Harding, MP for Esher and Walton
Al Pinkerton, MP for Surrey Heath
Jukka Salovaara, incoming Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom
Chair: Ian Bond, Deputy Director, Centre for European Reform
This event is open to the public and outside the secure zone, so passes will not be...
CER/Kreab breakfast on 'Leading Europe's agenda: Ireland's EU presidency in context' with Aingeal O'Donoghue
03 June 2026
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