On Geopolitics, Explorations - War, Episode 1 is now live! @wjhurst.bsky.social dives into the subject of war in this brand new podcast series. 🎧 Listen now on: bit.ly/Explore1Apple bit.ly/Explore1Spot bit.ly/Explore1YouT

Co-lead on our Future of Ukraine Programme, Dr. Victoria Vdovychenko, shares her thoughts on how and why the airspace above Ukraine could be protected by NATO.

🗓️Don't forget to tune in this Monday for CfG's new podcast 'On Geopolitics - Explorations', series 1 of which is focused on "War" 🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/OnGeoSpot Apple: bit.ly/OnGeoApple YouTube: bit.ly/OnGeoYouT

Missed the Centre for Geopolitics' most recent panel? 🎙️ Master Mary Hockaday, Roger Mosey, and Jeremy Adelman recently joined the Centre to discuss the role of the media in framing global events. If you couldn't attend, catch up on their discussion by watching the event video below. 👇

Event video now available! Geopolitics & journalism Jeremy Adelman, Mary Hockaday, and Roger Mosey discuss how journalists build trust and credibility while shaping public understanding of global conflicts. Watch now via www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZoG...

We're looking forward to episode 1 of the new podcast series, 'On Geopolitics – Explorations' being released, hosted by Professor @wjhurst.bsky.social. The podcast explores long-standing historical and geopolitical issues, starting with a series focused on “War.” 🗓️Available from Monday 29th Sept 🎧

Our Japan and Koreas lead, Prof. John Nilsson-Wright, shares his views in this story about the probability of North Korea's first family using fake ID to travel abroad.

Last chance to register - ‘No More Napoleons: How Britain Managed Europe from Waterloo to World War One’ Prof Andrew Lambert @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social offers a bold reinterpretation of Britain’s 19th-century foreign policy. 🗓️Tomorrow! 17:30 🗺️Zoom 🖋️http://bit.ly/4lbaPvY

Next Monday will see the first episode of our new podcast 'On Geopolitics - Explorations' @wjhurst.bsky.social will welcome guests from diverse sectors and delve into some of the world’s most persistent challenges, starting with the issue of "War". 🗓️Tune in from Monday 29th🎧

New event! Rebooting a nation: The incredible rise of Estonia, E-government, and the startup revolution Joel Burke and Dr Donatas Kupciunas explore the book that unpacks this remarkable story. 🗓️Mon 13th Oct, 17:30-19:00 🗺️Online via Zoom 🖋️Reg & info: bit.ly/3KAHyhf

Our 'On Geopolitics' podcast is entering a new chapter! 'Explorations' hosted by @wjhurst.bsky.social will present a series of in-depth discussions and analyses of big ideas and enduring themes - the first of these being on “War". 🗓️Available from Monday 29th Sept

Our Japan and Koreas lead, Prof. John Nilsson-Wright, explains to Hugo Rifkind (Times Radio) the rise of support in Japan for the far-right populist Sanseito party.

Co-lead on our Future of Ukraine Programme, Dr. Victoria Vdovychenko, is quoted in one of Vietnam's most read news outlets speaking about how NATO aerial defence systems might strike Russian munitions bound for Ukraine.

What are the implications of a NATO country shooting down Russian drones and missiles fired at Ukraine? Co-lead on our Future of Ukraine Programme, Dr. Victoria Vdovychenko, shares her views with this independent Ukrainian news agency.

A reminder that 'Geopolitics live! Simulated Cabinet Office Briefing Room (COBR) crisis meeting' is open to all! Simply select 'book without logging in' when registering your place. See you next Saturday, 27th!

One week to go! ‘No More Napoleons: How Britain Managed Europe from Waterloo to WWI’ Reserve your spot now! Lambert @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social examines Britain's legacy in relation to strategy & risk today. 🗓️Thu 25 Sep, 17:30 🗺️ Zoom ✒️http://bit.ly/4lbaPvY

One day to go! Geopolitics & journalism Jeremy Adelman, Mary Hockaday, and Roger Mosey explore the challenges of reporting from conflict zones, the politics of information, and the role of media in framing global events. 📷 18 Sept, 5–6:30 pm 🌍 Zoom ✒️ Reg & info: www.cfg.cam.ac.uk/events/geopo...

Indo-Pacific Roundtable 2026 Our call for participation for next year's Indo-Pacific Roundtable is now live! Complete this form to apply for a spot on one of our panels: forms.gle/giP6svq9buiX... For more info, visit: bit.ly/4gq8k7Y Application deadline: 14th Nov 2025

As US President Donald Trump prepares for his second state visit to the UK, our co-director, Prof. William Hurst, speaks to FRANCE 24 with his analysis of the opportunities and challenges it presents to the British Government.

In an insightful webinar with the Centre for Geopolitics, Master Mary Hockaday, Roger Mosey (Master of Selwyn College) and Jeremy Adelman (Director of the Global History Lab at the @cam.ac.uk) will explore how journalism shapes public understanding of global events. Make sure to register below 👇

Only two weeks until - Prof Andrew Lambert: ‘No More Napoleons: How Britain Managed Europe from Waterloo to World War One’ Lambert @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social examines Britain's legacy and what it can reveal about strategy & risk today. 🗓️Thu 25 Sep, 17:30 🗺️Online ✒️Reg & info: bit.ly/4lbaPvY

Our Japan and Koreas lead, Prof. John Nilsson-Wright, speaks to Arirang TV in South Korea, sharing his analysis of the ROK President's diplomatic performance during his first 100 days in office. bit.ly/46wK4Oa

On Tues 8 Sept @jnilssonwright.bsky.social met a political delegation from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan for a discussion on populism, foreign policy, & relations with the US. The delegation was headed by Okada Katsuya and included Matsuo Akihiro, Honjo Satoshi, and Suzuki Yosuke.

Make sure not to miss - Geopolitics live! CfG's immersive experience, where former politicians and officials will simulate a COBR meeting and respond to unfolding events in real-time. 🗓️Sat 27 Sep 16:30 - 17:30 🗺️Sidgwick Site CB3 9DP ✒️https://bit.ly/4fB4FUC

#ThrowbackThursday to Taco Terpstra’s compelling webinar on trade in the ancient world, featuring analysis of Roman production processes, the role of slavery, and frameworks for understanding premodern economic growth (Smithian vs. Schumpeterian). Watch now via YouTube: youtu.be/w493teYK4wI?...

Co-lead on our Future of Ukraine Programme, Dr. Victoria Vdovychenko, contributes to an article in FRANCE 24 on the potential consequences of Russian drones flying into Polish airspace. bit.ly/4pAumt9

A reminder that the closing date of submissions for the 30th biennial AABS Conference “Diasporas: Building Bridges Across Nations“ is 17th October. More information can be found here: aabs-balticstudies.org/aabs-2026-at... We hope to see many of you there!

Our Japan and Koreas lead, Prof. John Nilsson-Wright, is acknowledged by The Washington Times for his published prediction last week that Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba would have to step down. bit.ly/41GE5Un

“The cratering of internal party support makes it inconceivable that Ishiba can remain in post.” Our Japan & Koreas lead, Prof. John Nilsson-Wright contributes to The Washington Post analysis of the political prospects for Japan's embattled Prime Minister. bit.ly/467MMbB

#ThrowbackThursday to our vital discussion on the growing threat to critical undersea infrastructure. From the sabotage of gas pipelines to the severing of telecommunication cables, these hybrid attacks pose serious risks to Europe's security and connectivity. Watch now: youtu.be/1rsoETdO9tw?...

Co-lead on our Japan and Koreas Programme, Dr. John Nilsson-Wright, contributes to The Washington Times article on the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea meeting in Beijing. bit.ly/4p6JOgc

Co-lead on our Middle East North Africa Strand, Sir John Jenkins, tells The National News that successive British Governments have failed to act on his report which outlined the dangers of misunderstanding the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood. bit.ly/4lY1KH1

The Wall Street Journal asks our director, Prof. Brendan Simms, to review a new book on Henry Kissinger. bit.ly/3HFwKh5

The 42nd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime is now well underway! This week of discussions and dinners to understand economic crime, & facilitate co-operation & collaboration to protect our economies & societies, is sure to cover a lot of ground. More info: bit.ly/47pyANd

Keep registering!

Only 1 week to go! 11 years of resistance: Advancing the UK–Ukraine strategic partnership Discuss how shared knowledge and cooperation can strengthen UK, #Ukrainian, & European defence industrial capacity. 🗓️Mon 8 Sep, 9:00-14:30 🗺️Portcullis House ✒️https://bit.ly/4mVxiOK

#FlashbackFriday to our talk from Ambassador Patriota, current Brazilian Ambassador to the UK, who shared Brazil’s foreign policy priorities: respect for international law, peaceful conflict resolution, and diplomacy as a tool for global cooperation. Watch now via YouTube: youtu.be/dTUKwvHzUts?...

Not long until the 42nd Cambridge international symposium on economic crime! An 8-day conference to understand economic crime, & facilitate co-operation & collaboration in protecting our economies & societies 🗓️Sun 31 Aug - Sun 7 Sep 🗺️Jesus Clg ✒️Info: bit.ly/47pyANd

New event! 11 years of resistance: Advancing the UK–Ukraine strategic partnership Discuss how shared knowledge and cooperation can strengthen UK, Ukrainian and European defence industrial capacity. 🗓️Mon 8 Sep, 9:00-14:30 🗺️Portcullis House ✒️Reg & info: bit.ly/4mVxiOK

Our Japan and Koreas Programme lead, Dr. John Nilsson-Wright, speaks to BBC News about the significance of ROK President Lee Jae Myung’s talks with US President Donald Trump in the White House.

"The parallels between Putin’s Russia and [ ] Hitler’s Germany are striking. Both regimes framed their expansionist policies as measures of self-defence against Western imperialism." Prof. Brendan Simms writes in The Australian. bit.ly/45OKpu9

New event! Geopolitics & journalism Roger Mosey, Mary Hockaday, and Jeremy Adelman will explore the challenges of reporting from conflict zones and the role of media in framing global events. 🗓️ Thu 18 Sept, 5:00-6:30 pm 🗺️ Online (Zoom) ✒️ Reg & info: www.cfg.cam.ac.uk/events/geopo...

#ThrowbackThursday to our recent webinar with Professors Dominic Rathbone & Bill Hurst, where Roman revenue, the ‘Augustan threshold’, & ancient tariffs took centre stage - drawing surprising parallels to today’s tariff wars. Watch now via YouTube: youtu.be/6Pxk2rhxn5g?...

It's not long until the 42nd Cambridge international symposium on economic crime! An 8-day conference to understand economic crime, & facilitate co-operation & collaboration in protecting our economies & societies. 🗓️Sun 31 Aug - Sun 7 Sep 🗺️Jesus College ✒️Info: bit.ly/47pyANd

CfG's Co-Director and Indo-Pacific Strand Leader Prof William Hurst comments on 'Old Borders, New Battles: Thailand, Cambodia, and an Unfinished War' in RUSI's feature article. Read now: www.rusi.org/explore-our-...

Dr. Trevelyan Wing of our Europe Strand speaks to The Daily Telegraph about the impact the Gaza war is having on German domestic politics. bit.ly/46XszHD

Eighty years after VJ day, our Japan and Koreas lead, Dr. John Nilsson-Wright, speaks to Ed Vaizey on Times Radio, sharing his historical analysis of the Japanese surrender, the key players, and the what emerged from it. The segment begins at 02:35:30. bit.ly/41OemZY

CfG is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Hopton as Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Centre’s Middle East and soon-to-be-launched Mediterranean programmes. He will take up the appointment at the start of the Michaelmas term. More info: bit.ly/41H75uU

#ThrowbackThursday to our event exploring the historical ties between Sweden, Finland, and the United Kingdom. What does closer collaboration mean for security in the Baltic Sea region during this time of geopolitical uncertainty? youtu.be/ITafUWrEut4?...

New event! Geopolitics live! Watch CfG's true-to-life immersive experience. Former politicians and officials simulate a COBR meeting and respond to unfolding events in real-time. 🗓️ Sat 27 Sep 16:30 - 17:30 🗺️ Sidgwick Site CB3 9DP ✒️ Reg & info: bit.ly/4fB4FUC