Luke Harding and Alastair Campbell: Trump, Putin and the New Age of Conquest
Presented by Intelligence Squared
Join Guardian foreign correspondent Luke Harding and The Rest is Politics co-host Alastair Campbell for an essential conversation about Trump, Putin and how they are re-shaping the international order.
The post-war international order is under increasing strain. The principle that borders cannot be changed by force is being challenged –not only by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but by Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, his undermining of longstanding alliances and his willingness to use military force abroad.
In his new book, Betrayal, Guardian foreign correspondent Luke Harding argues that today’s world resembles not a new Cold War, defined by ideological rivalry, but a return to ‘Great Power’ politics, driven by military strength and national self-interest.
On Monday 7 September, Harding joins former Downing Street Director of Communications Alastair Campbell to examine how Trump and Putin are reshaping global politics. Drawing on Harding’s reporting from Ukraine and conversations with leaders including Volodymyr Zelensky, they’ll explore how an era defined by liberal democracy, international cooperation and the rule of law is giving way to one increasingly defined by power, coercion and nationalism.
Join two of the UK’s leading voices on politics and foreign affairs for an essential conversation on the forces reshaping the world –and what they mean for the future of democracy, security and the international order.
This event will last for approximately 90 minutes.
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Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
About Luke Harding
Luke Harding is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning foreign correspondent with the Guardian. During his time as the Guardian’s Moscow bureau chief, the Kremlin expelled him from the country in the first case of its kind since the Cold War. Two of his books have been shortlisted for the Orwell Prize.
About Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell is a writer, podcaster, communicator, campaigner and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy. He is the co-host of the podcast The Rest Is Politics.