The panel discusses the international landscape of women’s involvement in armed forces worldwide and the opportunities and challenges of further integrating women into close combat roles.

Drawing from Kathleen McInnis' recently published novel, The Heart of War: Misadventures in the Pentagon the speakers discuss the many strategic challenges currently faced by the international security apparatus.

Agnes and Ben discuss the state of US relations with Europe with Anthony Gardner (former US Ambassador to the EU), and new strategies to tackle the illegal wildlife trade with Christopher Vandome from the Chatham House Africa Programme.

Using newly-available Russian archival materials, the speakers shed light on the crucial alliance that won the Second World War and the issues – and egos – that set the stage for the Cold War that followed.

Panel discussion on the results of the elections and what they mean for the next two years of America’s role in the world.

Drawing on Steffi Wurster’s new documentary, Frozen Conflict, the speakers consider the reasons why 27 years of negotiations have failed to bring the belligerents closer to a resolution.

The deputy foreign minister of Iran discusses Iran’s new foreign policy challenges following fresh US sanctions.

Professor Jean Pisani-Ferry reviews the emerging non-standard global governance arrangements and assesses their successes and failures.

Agnes and Ben meet writer and activist Soraya Chemaly to discuss the #MeToo campaign, sexual politics and the impact of the scandal over Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.

Sir Howard Davies offers his thoughts on the future of the bank and the challenges and opportunities facing the UK and global banking sectors.