Legatum Institute Foundation

The Legatum Institute's Transitions Forum hosted Andrei Kirilenko, Professor of the Practice of Finance, MIT Sloan School of Management, for a conversation on how to tackle Ukraine’s economic crisis. Interviewed by Peter Pomerantsev, Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute.

The Rt. Hon. Michael Gove MP called for reform of the justice system in England and Wales, as he delivered his first speech as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice at the Legatum Institute. Introduced by Sian Hansen, Executive Director at the Legatum Institute.

Lord (Paddy) Ashdown discusses the position of Britain's main political parties today, how to make voters feel connected to politicians (through devolution of powers to local communities) and why so many people in the West feel that capitalism is not working for them. Interviewed by Tim Montgomerie, Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute as part of his Vision of Capitalism programme.

Anton Shekhovtsov, Transitions Forum Visiting Senior Fellow, shared insights from his research on Romania and Hungary’s democratic development—and the threats that might lie ahead. Interviewed by Peter Pomerantsev, Senior Fellow to the Transitions Forum at the Legatum Institute.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks discusses the contribution of social institutions—like the family—to economic growth. Interviewed by Tim Montgomerie, Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute, as part of his Vision of Capitalism Series.

Professor Stephen Trachtenberg,President Emeritus of George Washington University, discusses the challenges faced by the leadership running universities today. Interviewed by Sian Hansen, Executive Director at the Legatum Institute.

Peter Salisbury, freelance journalist and Democracy Lab blogger, gave a detailed analysis of the conflict in Yemen at a recent Transitions Forum breakfast. Salisbury described the local conflict that has been internationalised and turned into a complex regional security and humanitarian challenge with global implications. He explained the history of the conflict, the policy considerations, and the possible outcomes for the country. Interviewed by Anne Applebaum, Director of the Transitions Forum at the Legatum Institute.

What is the role of architects in the 21st century? Can—and should—they have a moral responsibility in shaping the overall good of society? As part of the Legatum Institute's Architecture of Prosperity series, Charlotte Skene Catling, architect and Director at Skene Catling de la Peña, shared her thoughts on why entrepreneurial architects matter in policy and how they can contribute to lasting prosperity as we grow our cities. Interviewed by Hywel Williams, Senior Adviser, Legatum Institute.

Andrew Palmer (Business Affairs Editor at The Economist) discusses his new book, Smart Money. In this podcast, Palmer explains how financial innovation can make future crises less, not more, likely. He also discusses the role of pay-day lenders, and the developing relationship between technology and finance. Interviewed by Stephen Clarke, Research Analyst at the Legatum Institute.

As part of the 'Roads to Freedom' series, A.N. Wilson, biographer, novelist and columnist, discussed the ways in which Shakespeare has been used by British and European admirers and detractors, particularly during the 19th century.