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New Chatham House Conference Facility Opened

The Joseph Gaggero Hall, Chatham House's main conference facility, was formally opened this week with a debate on the outcome of the US elections with Lord Ashdown, Sir Malcolm Rifkind and Dr DeAnne Julius. Read transcript >> More about the new Hall >>

The Move Back to Nuclear Energy

The speed with which nuclear energy has re-established itself in the developed world as a credible energy option is remarkable. This major conference on 17-18 November - New Generation Nuclear: From Policy to Implementation - will discuss past lessons and future challenges.

Moscow, Beijing and the New Geopolitics - New Book

The relationship between Moscow and Beijing is characterized by divided loyalties, ulterior motives and conflicting agendas, writes Dr Bobo Lo in this new book which assesses the 'strategic partnership' between the two emerging powers. Book details >> Launch event >>

The Economic Crisis and the Presidential Transition

The implications of a damaging hiatus in Washington's ability to respond to the economic crisis are severely troubling, writes John Dumbrell in this month's The World Today. The new US administration will have to act credibly and quickly to regain market confidence. Read article >>

Ghana's President Kufuor is Prize Winner

President John Kufuor of Ghana has been voted by members the winner of the 2008 Chatham House Prize. The President collected his award from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at a special presentation which took place at Drapers' Hall on Monday night. About the Prize >>

Economic Crisis: What Place for CSR?

This era's greatest episode of financial irresponsibility almost brought capitalism to its knees. So where was the corporate social responsibility movement? A toughening up of CSR could help companies and investors avoid future losses writes Daniel Litvin. Read expert comment >>

Economic Crisis: Focus on Damage Limitation

The global financial system has suffered a once-in-a-century meltdown. Confidence is shattered and panic has taken hold. Will recession engulf the global economy? Vanessa Rossi explores the current crisis and its repercussions in this new paper. Read paper >>