LONDON CONFRENCE

 The London Conference 2023 focused on strategic cooperation and the principles and priorities for a modern multilateralism. Held on 29 June 2023, this special event addressed critical global challenges:

1. Uncertain Global Picture:

   • The world faces ongoing challenges, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, geopolitical competition between China and the West, and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
   • The international system of rules, laws, and pacts appears to be foundering.

2. Renewing Cooperation and Consensus:

   • Despite geopolitical tensions, many global problems require cooperation between allies and strategic competitors.
   • The conference explored how to renew the ideals, principles, and incentives that lead to consensus.

3. Key Sessions and Conversations:

   • Multilateralism Matters: Bronwen Maddox and UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly discussed why multilateralism matters.
   • Dangers of Quick Fixes: Orysia Lutsevych, Garry Kasparov, Jonathan Powell, and Julianne Smith discussed the dangers of quick fixes and premature peace deals.
   • Geopolitical Flashpoints: Wu Hongbo (Chinese Government) joined Martin Wolf, Norbert Röttgen, and Robert Kagan to discuss managing geopolitical flashpoints.
   • Climate Action and Economic Shocks: Experts discussed pre-empting economic shocks and protecting climate action from geopolitics.

4. Chatham House Prize:

   • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received the 2023 Chatham House Prize for his extraordinary contribution to international relations.

The London Conference aimed to shape a more resilient and cooperative global order.