History is often made of the grand political photo opportunities capturing the moment where peace agreements are signed. But who are the negotiators behind the scenes? In some cases they are politicians, but in many instances they are not. Some might argue Continue reading
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GSF April 2022 Event: ‘The Age Of The Strongman: How The Cult Of The Leader Threatens Democracy Around The World’
At lunchtime on Tuesday 26th April at GSF, we were delighted to welcome back to GSF Gideon Rachman, the multi-awarding winning chief foreign commentator of The Financial Times. He was in conversation with former Foreign Secretary and GSF Advisory Board Continue reading
GSF opinion piece by the Rt Hon the Lord Howell of Guildford – ‘The Energy Crisis’
We have today published the latest in our 2022 occasional series of expert comment and analysis, by GSF Advisory Board member, the Rt Hon the Lord Howell of Guildford. As always, the views expressed are those of the author and not of Continue reading
GSF March 2022 Webinar III: ‘2022: War In Europe, World In Crisis – The Year Geopolitics Changed?’
On Tuesday 22nd March, we had great pleasure in welcoming Lord Sedwill, Cabinet Secretary & Head of the Civil Service (2018-2020), National Security Adviser (2017-2020); Permanent Secretary at the Home Office (2013-2017); and British Ambassador & NATO Representative in Afghanistan Continue reading
GSF March 2022 Webinar II: ‘Corruptible – Who Gets Power And How It Changes Us’
On Wednesday 16th March, we were delighted to host Dr Brian Klaas, who discussed his new book, Corruptible – Who Gets Power And How It Changes Us, in conversation with GSF Advisory Board member, General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE, Commander Joint Continue reading
GSF opinion piece by Susan Eisenhower – ‘The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: It’s Time To Get The Back Channels Back’
We have today published the second in our 2022 occasional series of expert comment and analysis, by GSF Advisory Board member, Susan Eisenhower. As always, the views expressed are those of the author and not of GSF unless otherwise stated. The Continue reading
GSF March 2022 Webinar I: ‘The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: What Is The Endgame?’
On Tuesday 1st March, we welcomed an expert panel to GSF. Sir Tony Brenton, British Ambassador to Russia (2004-2008), Lord Campbell of Pittenweem, Leader, Liberal Democrats (2006-2007); Leader of the UK delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (2010-2015); and Susan Eisenhower, CEO & Chairman of Continue reading
GSF February 2022 Webinar: ‘Britain In The 2020s: National Security In A Changed World’
We were delighted to welcome Sir Mark Lyall Grant GCMG,National Security Adviser (2015-2017) and UK Ambassador to the UN (2009-2015), to GSF on Tuesday 1st February to speak on the subject of ‘Britain In The 2020s: National Security In A Continue reading
GSF opinion piece by the Rt Hon the Lord Howell of Guildford – ‘Is The West On The Wrong Track?’
We have today published the first in our 2022 occasional series of expert comment and analysis, by GSF Advisory Board member, the Rt Hon the Lord Howell of Guildford. As always, the views expressed are those of the author and not of Continue reading
GSF January 2022 Webinar: ‘The Strategy Of Denial – American Defense In An Age Of Great Power Conflict’
On Wednesday 26th January, we were delighted to welcome Elbridge A. Colby and Gideon Rachman back to GSF. They discussed the ideas contained in The Strategy Of Denial: American Defense In An Age Of Great Power Conflict, including the return of great power competition, the threat Continue reading