Chatham House

Chatham House, also known as the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is an independent policy institute in London. The organization analyzes major international issues and current affairs. It is famous for creating the "Chatham House Rule," a standard for holding discussions that encourages openness by protecting the anonymity of speakers.

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Panyaza Lesufi, Premier of South Africa's Gauteng Province, at right, briefs South Africa's Minister of the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, at left, and other officials.

Security & Geopolitics

U.S.-South Africa rift complicates Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg

5 min read

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Pretoria's ambitious agenda for the G-20 focuses on inclusive growth, food security, AI, debt relief, and climate finance.

People wearing masks as they walk through Central Park Simion Bărnuțiu in Romania's Cluj-Napoca

Climate & Health

After 2 years, pandemic 'far from over'

3 min read

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Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO’s director-general says it is nowhere near the end as nations seek to lift restrictions.