Next week! Between de-risking and interdependence: Rethinking Europe-China relations Join us for expert discussions on the development of Europe-China relations under Xi Jinping's leadership. 🗓️ Fri 26th Jun, 8:45-19:30 🗺️ St John’s 🔗 Reg & info: bit.ly/4e7kyCX

Donald Trump’s war on Iran was an incoherent failure. A peace deal is welcome – but why was it not agreed months ago? Read former Ambassador to Iran, Nicholas Hopton, latest article:

There is still time to get your ticket! The Baltic states & Europe’s geopolitical future Join Latvia’s Foreign Minister, Baiba Braze, for a timely discussion about Europe's most turbulent geopolitical moment in decades 📅 19 June, 11-12.30 🗺️ Cambridge, Harvey Court 🔗 bit.ly/43aCGpi

Last chance to get your tickets! Four futures of NATO: In conversation with Dr Anna Wieslander NATO is undergoing a profound transformation from a US-led to a European-led NATO. The shift has started, but how will it end, and will it succeed? 🗓️ 16 June, 5.30-7 PM 🗺️ Selwyn College 🔗 bit.ly/4dVGhfU

🎙️ Explorations on War, Episode 14 - don't miss this season's penultimate episode! With Prof William Hurst & Ayşe Zarakol, Prof of International Relations at the University of Cambridge 🎧 Listen to the full episodes here: Apple: bit.ly/ExploApple Spotify: bit.ly/ExploSpot YouTube: lnkd.in/gYDRxmeU

Next week! 'The Baltic States and Europe’s geopolitical future' Join Baiba Braze, Latvia’s Foreign Minister, for a timely discussion about Europe's most turbulent geopolitical moment in decades 📅 Fri 19 Jun, 11-12.30 🌍 Cavonius Centre ✒️ Reg & info: bit.ly/43aCGpi

Explorations on Wars, Episode 14 is live! Prof William Hurst & Prof Ayşe Zarakol discuss how ideas of empire and international order have evolved over time and explore how history can be politically mobilised to influence decisions about war 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/4uenjZ6

Former British Ambassador to Iran Nicholas Hopton has provided a timely assessment of the current US/Israel war with Iran, describing it as a geopolitically significant moment. 🗞️Read his analysis of the conflict towards the start of this article on the Wyoming Star: bit.ly/49UBdY2

TOMORROW! Only a few places left! Turning right in turbulent times: Chile under Kast Join Dr Carsten Schulz to explore Chile's place in an increasingly polarised world order. 📅 This Wed! 17:30–19:00 🌍 Long Room, G&C 🔗 bit.ly/4vBM29L

NEXT WEEK! Four futures of NATO: In conversation with Dr Anna Wieslander What is the future of NATO? Dr Anna Wieslander discusses the uncertainties when strategic complacency is no longer a viable option. 🗓️ 16 June, 5.30-7.00 PM 🌍 Chadwick Room, Selwyn 🔗 bit.ly/4dVGhfU

🎙️Explorations on Wars, Episode 14 is live! In this episode, Prof William Hurst and Prof Ayşe Zarakol discuss how historical grievances can be mobilised politically as forces that lead states to war 🎧Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/4uenjZ6

ON MONDAY! The Return of the Great Powers Join Prof Brendan Simms for the launch of his new book exploring the rise, fall & return of the Great Powers 📅 8 June, 5.15 - 7 pm 🌍 The Chadwick Room, Selwyn College 🔗 bit.ly/4nZPs3x

🎙️Explorations on Wars podcast drops Monday! Prof William Hurst and Prof Ayşe Zarakol discuss how historical grievances can be mobilised politically as forces that lead states to war 🎧 Past episodes: Apple: bit.ly/ExploApple Spotify: bit.ly/ExploSpot YouTube: bit.ly/4wWpcuZ

Next week! The best of times, the worst of times: A snapshot of public opinion in the US & UK Dr. Frank Luntz, Emmy Award-winning international election consultant & commentator, discusses US-UK relations with Dr. Trevelyan Wing 🗓️ 9 June, 13:30 - 15:00 🗺️ Gonville & Caius College 🔗 bit.ly/43dYbFO

There's still time to register for: The Return of the Great Powers Join Prof Brendan Simms for the launch of his new book exploring the rise, fall & return of the Great Powers 🗓️ 8 June, 5.15 - 7 pm 🗺️ The Chadwick Room, Selwyn College 🔗 bit.ly/4nZPs3x

🎙️'Explorations on War – Episode 13' now live Prof William Hurst and Prof Shiping Tang discuss the origins of war and the reasons why states fight 🎧 Full episode: Apple: bit.ly/ExploApple Spotify: bit.ly/ExploSpot YouTube: bit.ly/4wWpcuZ

🎙️ Don't miss 'Explorations on War – Episode 13' Prof @wjhurst is joined by Prof @ShipingTang to discuss the origins of war and the reasons why states fight 🎧 Apple: bit.ly/ExploApple Spotify: bit.ly/ExploSpot YouTube: bit.ly/4wWpcuZ

NEW EVENT Turning right in turbulent times: Chile under Kast Dr Schulz explores what Chile’s election of José Antonio Kast means for the country’s foreign policy 🗓️ 10 June, 5.30–7 🗺️ Gonville & Caius College 🔗 bit.ly/3PMTO1a

NEXT FRIDAY! Sean Wiswesser, 'Russian Intelligence Tradecraft & Hybrid War' Sean Wiswesser presents his new book "Tradecraft, Tactics and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin’s Secret War" & explore Russian hybrid warfare 🗓️ 5 June, 5.30-7 pm 🗺️ Selwyn College 🔗 bit.ly/4douJ5W

NEW EVENT! The Return of the Great Powers Join Prof Brendan Simms for the launch of his new book exploring the rise, fall & return of the Great Powers, and for a conversation on the forces shaping our geopolitical future 🗓️ 8 June, 5.15-7 🗺️ Selwyn College ✒️ bit.ly/4nZPs3x

NEW EVENT! Damien Van Puyvelde, From Raison d’état to Public Policy? The Transformation of the DGSE since 1982 Join us to explore how the French foreign intelligence service, DGSE, has evolved since its creation in 1982 📅 29 May, 5.30-7 💻 Online 🔗 bit.ly/4uXVpAb

🎙️Explorations on War – Episode 13 drops Monday Why do states go to war & how does war shape world order? Prof William Hurst explores with Prof Shiping Tang the origin of conflicts & the evolution of the rules that surround order 👉past episodes: bit.ly/4uenjZ6

NEW EVENT! Sean Wiswesser, "Russian Intelligence Tradecraft and Hybrid War" We are pleased to welcome Sean Wiswesser who will present his new book "Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin’s Secret War" 🗓️ 5 June, 5.30-7.00 🗺️ Selwyn College 🔗 bit.ly/4douJ5W

'The English have felt very at home in Italy.' 🇮🇹 Author Nicholas Hopton joins Michael Portillo to discuss his new book "Maremma Mia" and why English people are so in love with Tuscany. 🎥 Watch the interview on GB News: x.com/GBNEWS/statu...

One week to go! Hungary voted: A conversation with Paul Fox, former British Amb. to Budapest What comes next for Hungary? Paul Fox and Dr Barnabás Szabó discuss the election results, their international impact, and the challenges for the new government 🗓️ 26 May, 5:30-6:30 🇭🇺 Online 🔗 bit.ly/4dndE

🎙️Explorations on War – Episode 13 coming soon Why do states go to war & how does war shape world order? Prof William Hurst and Prof Tang Shiping explore the big questions behind the origin of conflicts & the evolution of global order rules 🎧Listen to the past episodes: bit.ly/4uenjZ6

TOMORROW! Just a few tickets remain for “America, the Baltic States and the making of an unlikely Security Alliance" @AndrisBanka & Donatas Kupciunas will discuss the US-Baltic security alliance 🗓️ 20 May, 5.30-7 PM 🗺️ St Catharine’s College 🔗 bit.ly/4umuRIO

The Disorderly Society: Rethinking global governance in an age of anarchy We look forward to welcoming Bobo Lo, Brendan Simms & Sir Laurie Bristow for an in-depth conversation on the state of global politics today 🗓️ 21 May, 5:30-6:30 🗺️ Hughes Hall 🔗 bit.ly/4tJYC5z

We are looking forward to welcoming Pedro Serrano, EU Ambassador to the UK, for a conversation with Prof. Brendan Simms on the future of EU–UK relations and the geopolitical challenges facing Europe today 🗓️ Monday 18 May, 6:30-8 PM 🗺️ Cambridge 🔗 bit.ly/4dav3oJ

🎧Explorations on War – Episode 12 is live! We discuss the importance of understanding a country's religious terrain and the necessity of engaging religious leaders and experts when making decisions about war With William Hurst @wjhurst.bsky.social and Ron Hassner 👉 Full episode bit.ly/4uenjZ6

I’ve cracked the EES border checks – here’s how to beat the queues Former Amb. Nicholas Hopton shares his experience navigating Europe’s new Entry/Exit System on two different trips: 🇮🇹 Italy, using the EU biometric border checks 🇨🇾 Cyprus, outside the Schengen system Read more here: bit.ly/42uwFn8

🎧 Explorations on War –Don’t miss Episode 12! We discuss the importance of understanding a country's religious terrain and the necessity of engaging religious leaders and experts when making decisions about war With @wjhurst.bsky.social & Ron Hassner 👉 Full episode: bit.ly/4uenjZ6

The Centre is pleased to announce an exciting new job opportunity: Finance & Events Administrator This is a full-time, predominantly office-based role offering a high degree of variety and responsibility. Visit our website for more details: www.cfg.cam.ac.uk/news/new-job...

A few tickets left! America, the Baltic States & the making of an unlikely Security Alliance –Andris Banka talks about his new book Andris Banka & Donatas Kupčiūnas will address questions on the US-Baltic security alliance 🗓️ 20 May, 5:30-7 🗺️ St Catharine’s College ✒️ bit.ly/4umuRIO

Moscow’s setback in the Sahel In April, Mali experienced a significant wave of attacks. Join us on Thursday for an expert examination of what this means for Russia’s wider military footprint 📅 Thursday! 16:00 💻 Zoom 🔗 bit.ly/4fdGe15

Professor Brendan Simms will be speaking at the forum “Recovery After Total War: A Frank Public Forum on the Hardest Questions Ukraine Will Face Post-War” Organised by Ukrainian Cosmopolis 27–28 May Odessa & Online via Zoom Registration and Info: bit.ly/4tp7ihl

TOMORROW! E-Government & the Digital State: In conversation with Ms @Liisa-Ly Pakosta Dr Tanya Filer and Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Estonian Minister for Justice & Digital Affairs, explain how Estonia is a global leader in e-government 🗓️ 12 May, 5-7:30 PM 🗺️ St Catharine’s College ✒️ bit.ly/4tt17sZ

TOMORROW! Knights of Malta Join Valeria Vanesio, Aleksa Andrejevic & Luke Wilkinson to discuss the Order relationship with the UK & the new ordering power in the area from the late 18th cent. to the Second World War 🗓️ 12 May, 5–7 PM 🗺️ Pembroke College 🔗 bit.ly/4sMtmCw

🎙️"Explorations on War – Episode 12" now live @wjhurst.bsky.social & Ron Hassner discuss the importance of understanding the religious of a country when going to war with it & the necessity of engaging those with religious expertise 👇Preview below 🎧Full episodes bit.ly/4uenjZ6

🎙️"Explorations on War" – new episode coming soon Prof @wjhurst.bsky.social and Ron Hassner discuss the importance of understanding the religious of a country when going to war with it, and the necessity of engaging those with religious expertise 🎧 Past episodes: bit.ly/4uenjZ6

The Center for Geopolitics @camgeopolitics.bsky.social looks forward to our Annual Indo-Pacific Roundtable During a full day of panels we will analyse the region’s current geopolitical issues and potential outcomes 🗓️ 15 May, 8.30-7.15 BST 🗺️ Robinson College ✒️ Info: bit.ly/4tjtFVp

Last tickets! How to push back against backsliders: Repression & radicalisation in Southeast Asia Join Prof Mark Thompson for a discussion on the push & pull of authoritarianism & radicalisation in Southeast Asia 🗓️ 8 May, 3.30-5 pm 🗺️ FAMES Building ✒️ bit.ly/4u7iccs

Next week! Knights of Malta Valeria Vanesio, Aleksa Andrejevic & Luke Wilkinson discuss the Order, its relationship with the UK & the new ordering power in the area from the late 18th cent. to the Second World War 📅 12 May, 5–7 PM 🗺️ Pembroke College 🔗 bit.ly/4sMtmCw

Next week! E-Government & the Digital State: In conversation with Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta Dr Tanya Filer and Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Estonian Minister for Justice & Digital Affairs, explain how Estonia is a global leader in e-government 🗓️ 12 May, 5-7:30 PM 🗺️ St Catharine’s College ✒️ bit.ly/4tt17sZ

THIS THURSDAY! Tickets still available! Two hundred years after the Congress of Panama: Is Latin America any closer to unity? With Dr Carlos Guevara Mann, Vice Minister of Multilateral Affairs 🗓️ 7 May, 5.30-7 PM 🗺️ 📷Selwyn College 🔗 bit.ly/4ucGXUI

🎙️Coming soon, Explorations on War – Episode 12 Prof @wjhurst.bsky.social and Prof Ron Hassner discuss the importance of understanding the religious of a country when going to war with it, and the necessity of engaging those with religious expertise ➡️ Past episodes: bit.ly/4uenjZ6

This Friday! How to push back against backsliders: Repression and radicalisation in Southeast Asia Join Prof Mark Thompson for a discussion on the push & pull of authoritarianism & radicalisation in Southeast Asia 📅8 May, 3.30-5 pm 🗺️ FAMES Building 🔗 bit.ly/4u7iccs

TOMORROW! Scottish, Welsh & English elections explained: A guide to May 2026 Join us for an expert analysis and quick-fire questions ahead of Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru and English local elections on 7 May 📅 6 May 2026, 6-6.45 PM ✒️ Online 👉 bit.ly/4ui52JV

NEW EVENT! America, the Baltic States & the making of an unlikely Security Alliance–Andris Banka talks about his new book Andris Banka & Donatas Kupciunas will discuss the US-Baltic security alliance and Banka's new book 🗓️20 May, 5.30-7pm 🗺️St Catharine’s College 🔗Info: bit.ly/4umuRIO

Tickets available! How to push back against backsliders: Repression and radicalisation in Southeast Asia Join Prof Mark Thompson for a discussion on the push and pull of authoritarianism and radicalisation in Southeast Asia 🗓️ 8 May, 3.30-5.00 PM 🗺️ FAMES Building 🔗 bit.ly/4u7iccs