What’s in store for the year ahead?

Few figures are as equipped as Alastair Campbell to provide insight into the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. As a former key strategist and communications director to Tony Blair, Campbell’s deep understanding of the inner workings of power coupled with his front-row seat to some of the most critical moments in recent history makes him uniquely positioned to reflect on the year so far and the challenges that await us in 2026.

This autumn — on a date to be announced soon — Campbell will break down the defining moments of 2025 that have reshaped our world and will look ahead to 2026. From Donald Trump’s hostile approach to Europe and U.S. allies to the emboldening of ‘strongman’ leaders in ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, Campbell will explore the dominant forces that are reshaping the global order. Are we witnessing the end of the West? Can Europe defend itself from Putin’s aggression? And what do these shifts mean for democracy, international institutions, and the balance of global power?

Join us for this essential conversation to understand both the events shaping this year and the critical issues that will define the year ahead.