Chatham House Takes Center Stage in Shaping Global Policy Amid International Tensions
New Leadership and Enhanced Global Role
Chatham House has recently strengthened its leadership with the appointment of Valerie Amos and Theresa May as its new presidents, reinforcing the institute’s independent, non-partisan voice on international affairs.
As an independent policy institute based in London, Chatham House continues its mission to provide governments, businesses, and societies with vital information and tools to address environmental challenges, produce policy-oriented research, and analyze challenges facing the global economy.
Current Focus and Activities
The institute is currently at the forefront of UK foreign policy discussions, holding significant events at both Labour and Conservative Party conferences. This comes at a crucial time when foreign affairs has dominated government agenda and voters are experiencing the effects of global shocks on energy prices, growth, and international stability.
Looking ahead to 2025, Chatham House is particularly focused on global AI governance, with the institute playing a key role in international cooperation efforts. This includes participation in the AI Action Summit in Paris and supporting Canada’s G7 presidency efforts to advance safe and trustworthy AI development.
International Impact and Future Outlook
The institute hosts over 300 private and public events annually, including conferences, workshops, and roundtables, both in London and internationally. It provides a unique forum where world leaders, policy-makers, and opinion-formers can engage in respectful and inclusive dialogue, ensuring a safe environment for diverse perspectives and healthy debate.
The organization’s flagship London Conference, now in its 10th edition, brings together leading voices from policy, business, and academia to address global governance challenges. This work comes at a critical time when traditional international order is under pressure, affecting global prosperity and security, while major powers like the United States and China seek to reshape global rules to serve their interests.