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Focused on anti-trafficking and labor exploitation, speakers will discuss important issues plaguing anti-trafficking movements and policy.Speakers:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shah-ishaan/?originalSubdomain=uk">I﻿shaan Shah</a> is the Founding Director of Stolen Dreams and Co-Founder of the Youth for Freedom collective, two international youth-led collectives working with stakeholders to counter contemporary forms of slavery and trafficking in person through education, advocacy and policy.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescsinclair/?originalSubdomain=uk">Dr. J﻿ames Sinclair</a> is an international business and human rights lawyer. He is a Director in the Sustainable Procurement and Human Rights group at Verisk Maplecroft.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/phbrewer/?originalSubdomain=uk">P﻿hil Brewer</a> was the Lead Responsible Officer for combatting modern slavery &amp; human trafficking in the Metropolitan Police Service. He has worked closely with the National Police Chiefs Coucil's National Crime Agency &amp; Europol.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/parosha-chandran">Professor P﻿arosha Chandran</a> is a professor of Modern Slavery Law at King's College London. She works as a Human Rights Barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers and as a Parliamentary Advisor.

Focused on anti-trafficking and labor exploitation, speakers will discuss important issues plaguing anti-trafficking movements and policy.Speakers:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shah-ishaan/?originalSubdomain=uk">I﻿shaan Shah</a> is the Founding Director of Stolen Dreams and Co-Founder of the Youth for Freedom collective, two international youth-led collectives working with stakeholders to counter contemporary forms of slavery and trafficking in person through education, advocacy and policy.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescsinclair/?originalSubdomain=uk">Dr. J﻿ames Sinclair</a> is an international business and human rights lawyer. He is a Director in the Sustainable Procurement and Human Rights group at Verisk Maplecroft.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/phbrewer/?originalSubdomain=uk">P﻿hil Brewer</a> was the Lead Responsible Officer for combatting modern slavery &amp; human trafficking in the Metropolitan Police Service. He has worked closely with the National Police Chiefs Coucil's National Crime Agency &amp; Europol.<a href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/parosha-chandran">Professor P﻿arosha Chandran</a> is a professor of Modern Slavery Law at King's College London. She works as a Human Rights Barrister at 1 Pump Court Chambers and as a Parliamentary Advisor.

Anti-Trafficking in the UK

The Project for Study of the 21st Century and King’s College London War Studies Society are delighted to welcome you to the secondof a series of events on “war in the 2020s”, examining the changing face of conflict.Twentyfirst Century wars so far have been dusty, lethal and sometime secretave affairs. From the inital Western intervenetion in Afghanistan twenty years ago, to today’s deployments across the Middle East and Africa, relatively small numbers of troops operate sometimes well outside the headlines.How should brtain and it’s allies tackle this ever evolving world of conflict, as well as the growing great power rivalry that often sits across and through it? How should they commicate and when?This event will be recorded as part of a podcast series.Peter Apps (Moderator): Executive Director, PS21 and Global Affairs Commentator, ReutersLt Gen Sir Graeme Lamb: Former Director Special Forces and Commander Field ArmyAbigail Watson: Conflict and Security Policy Coordinator, Safer WorldCaptain Charlotte Robertson: British Army Officer. Contributor, Wavel Room

Navigating Modern War

PS21 and the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry are delighted to invite you to the first of our exciting series of monthly discussions.London and the world are reopening after almost two years of pandemic. But what does this new era look like?The Project for Study of the 21st Century (PS21) and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry are joining forces for a monthly series of topical discussions examining the issues of the era.Drinks will be served and there will be networking before and after.Speakers:Peter Apps (moderator): Executive Director PS21, Global Affairs Commentator ReutersRichard Burge: Chief Executive at London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, former Chief Executive at Wilton Park, Chief Executive of of Countryside Alliance, Director General Zoological Society of London.Christine Mikolajuk: financial services professional and Board member at PS21.Dr David Rubens: Executive Director of Institute of Strategic Risk Management, CEO of Deltar Group

The World of the 2020s’ with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

It may be hard to believe for those who have barely made it to the pub yet once, but 2021 is almost a third over. From a new US administration to rising tensions with Russia and China, global vaccination and turmoil in the world of football, there is a lot yet to digest.Join us for a free-flowing topical discussion as we discussed where the year is going, what it might bring next and what hope there might be that anyone in authority learns from it.<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/pete_apps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Peter Apps </a>(moderator) - Reuters global affairs commentator. Executive Director, PS21<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/tor_mackarness?lang=en">Victoria Mackarness</a> - Account Director at CMS Strategic, Defence and current affairs commentator<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/ana_analytics_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Ana Bozovic</a> – Geopolitics and financial specialist &amp; founder of Analytics Miami<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/JoeStockman7?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Joe Stockman</a> – Former Strategic Communications Manager, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New ZealandSir Michael Leigh -&nbsp;Academic Director, European Public Policy, Johns Hopkins University, SAIS-Europe; Senior Fellow, Bruegel, Brussels. Former Director-General for Enlargement at the European Commission.

It may be hard to believe for those who have barely made it to the pub yet once, but 2021 is almost a third over. From a new US administration to rising tensions with Russia and China, global vaccination and turmoil in the world of football, there is a lot yet to digest.Join us for a free-flowing topical discussion as we discussed where the year is going, what it might bring next and what hope there might be that anyone in authority learns from it.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/pete_apps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Peter Apps </a>(moderator) - Reuters global affairs commentator. Executive Director, PS21&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/tor_mackarness?lang=en">Victoria Mackarness</a> - Account Director at CMS Strategic, Defence and current affairs commentator&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ana_analytics_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Ana Bozovic</a> – Geopolitics and financial specialist &amp; founder of Analytics Miami&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/JoeStockman7?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Joe Stockman</a> – Former Strategic Communications Manager, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand&nbsp;Sir Michael Leigh -&nbsp;Academic Director, European Public Policy, Johns Hopkins University, SAIS-Europe; Senior Fellow, Bruegel, Brussels. Former Director-General for Enlargement at the European Commission.&nbsp;

Where is 2021 going?

We face a world where the unexpected happens overnight, technology is changing, enemies are unorthodox and virtual conversations have real-world impact. How can Western militaries adapt to a world where international players are manipulating cyberspace, using proxies to warp the information environment in ways that shape operations?Join the Project for the Study of the 21st Century, the Wavell Room, and the British Army Cyber Association for a one day conference about the changing face of warfare. Sessions will include presentation and discussion of recent trends in cyber, high-tech, information and other forms of confrontation.Featuring panels like:National Survival in the Cyber EraImagining Hybrid Warfare in 2030US, Russian and Chinese Approaches to Cyber and the Grey ZoneWhat Must UK Defence Change to Thrive in Cyber, Information and Irregular Warfare?Featuring experts, practitioners and serving personnel, including:<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/krhajduk?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Kristen Hadjuk</a> &ndash; Director of Operations, US Department of Defence National Security Innovation NetworkLt Gen Sir Graeme Lamb &ndash; former UK Director Special Forces and Commander Field Army<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/nigelinkster?lang=en">Nigel Inkster</a> &ndash; former Deputy Chief, MI6<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/wiczipedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Nina Jankowicz</a> &ndash; Disinformation Fellow, Wilson Center, author of &ldquo;How to Lose the Information War&rdquo;Don&rsquo;t wait &ndash; claim your ticket nowGet your free ticket <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boots-to-bots-from-cyber-to-the-grey-zone-tickets-139275319229">here.</a>GDPR notice: By signing up for this event, you are giving PS21 and the Wavell Room consent to add you to our events mailing list, from which you can unsubscribe at any time. If you have any queries or would prefer not to be added, please contact ps21central@gmail.com.

We face a world where the unexpected happens overnight, technology is changing, enemies are unorthodox and virtual conversations have real-world impact. How can Western militaries adapt to a world where international players are manipulating cyberspace, using proxies to warp the information environment in ways that shape operations?

Join the Project for the Study of the 21st Century, the Wavell Room, and the British Army Cyber Association for a one day conference about the changing face of warfare. Sessions will include presentation and discussion of recent trends in cyber, high-tech, information and other forms of confrontation.

Featuring panels like:

National Survival in the Cyber Era

Imagining Hybrid Warfare in 2030

US, Russian and Chinese Approaches to Cyber and the Grey Zone

What Must UK Defence Change to Thrive in Cyber, Information and Irregular Warfare?

Featuring experts, practitioners and serving personnel, including:

<a href="https://twitter.com/krhajduk?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Kristen Hadjuk</a> &ndash; Director of Operations, US Department of Defence National Security Innovation Network

Lt Gen Sir Graeme Lamb &ndash; former UK Director Special Forces and Commander Field Army

<a href="https://twitter.com/nigelinkster?lang=en">Nigel Inkster</a> &ndash; former Deputy Chief, MI6

<a href="https://twitter.com/wiczipedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Nina Jankowicz</a> &ndash; Disinformation Fellow, Wilson Center, author of &ldquo;How to Lose the Information War&rdquo;

Don&rsquo;t wait &ndash; claim your ticket now

Get your free ticket <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boots-to-bots-from-cyber-to-the-grey-zone-tickets-139275319229">here.</a>

GDPR notice: By signing up for this event, you are giving PS21 and the Wavell Room consent to add you to our events mailing list, from which you can unsubscribe at any time. If you have any queries or would prefer not to be added, please contact ps21central@gmail.com.

Boots to Bots: From Cyber to the Grey Zone

How are we in the UK going to build a culture of innovation in defence? Join PS21 and the Wavell Room to examine and discuss techniques and habits to create innovation at all levels of defence.Learn:* How to successfully inculcate innovation into your work* What are common blockers to innovation in defence* How to use those blockers as paths forwardThis event will include both a panel discussion and breakout groups, bringing together a range of practitioners and experts from the defence sector and beyond.Bring ideas, bring thoughts and bring your own refreshments (it is, after all, on Zoom).Participants will include:James Athow-Frost - Founder, Wavell Room (Moderator)Helen Davies - Communications Specialist; former RAF officer<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/shanacarp">Shana Carp</a> - Digital Startup Marketing Consultant; Growth &amp; Ops, Wavell Room<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/tayalm175">Manish Tayal</a> - Associate Editor, Wavell Room<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/AshaCastleberry?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Asha&nbsp;Castleberry</a> -&nbsp;Former U.S. Army officer and 2019 Democratic primary contender in upstate New York.Sign up here: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-innovation-in-defence-and-beyond-tickets-135875333781" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-innovation-in-defence-and-beyond-tickets-135875333781</a>

How are we in the UK going to build a culture of innovation in defence? Join PS21 and the Wavell Room to examine and discuss techniques and habits to create innovation at all levels of defence.Learn:* How to successfully inculcate innovation into your work* What are common blockers to innovation in defence* How to use those blockers as paths forwardThis event will include both a panel discussion and breakout groups, bringing together a range of practitioners and experts from the defence sector and beyond.Bring ideas, bring thoughts and bring your own refreshments (it is, after all, on Zoom).&nbsp;Participants will include:James Athow-Frost - Founder, Wavell Room (Moderator)&nbsp;Helen Davies - Communications Specialist; former RAF officer&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/shanacarp">Shana Carp</a> - Digital Startup Marketing Consultant; Growth &amp; Ops, Wavell Room&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/tayalm175">Manish Tayal</a> - Associate Editor, Wavell Room&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AshaCastleberry?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Asha&nbsp;Castleberry</a> -&nbsp;Former U.S. Army officer and 2019 Democratic primary contender in upstate New York.&nbsp;Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-innovation-in-defence-and-beyond-tickets-135875333781

Founder, Wavell Room

Communications Specialist; former RAF officer

Digital Startup Marketing Consultant; Growth & Ops, Wavell Room

Associate Editor, Wavell Room

Former U.S. Army officer and 2019 Democratic primary contender in upstate New York.

Creating Innovation In Defence and Beyond

After a tumultuous, controversial, devastating four years, Trump is out and Joe Biden returns to the White House, this time as President. But what can the world expect from a Biden administration? Will Biden be able to return the USA and global politics to the way things were pre-Trump? Join us as we discuss the next steps for the USA in 2021.Moderator:<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/csmikolajuk?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Christine Mikolajuk</a> - Management consultant, freelance writer and media contributorSpeakers:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/staffordpalmieri/">Stafford Palmieri </a>- Strategy and growth consultant, previously a member of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's senior team<a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-raines-phd-613ab25?originalSubdomain=uk">John Raines</a> - Principal Global Risks Adviser and Head of North America, Economics &amp; Country Risk, IHS MarkitJohn Basset - former head of GCHQ's London Office, Served at the US Embassy between 2007 and 2010, and involvement in observing the 2008 Presidential election and working with the transition team.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amratner">Ari Ratner</a> - Founder and CEO of Inside Revolution. Former US State Department official

After a tumultuous, controversial, devastating four years, Trump is out and Joe Biden returns to the White House, this time as President. But what can the world expect from a Biden administration? Will Biden be able to return the USA and global politics to the way things were pre-Trump? Join us as we discuss the next steps for the USA in 2021.Moderator:<a href="https://twitter.com/csmikolajuk?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Christine Mikolajuk</a> - Management consultant, freelance writer and media contributorSpeakers:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/staffordpalmieri/">Stafford Palmieri </a>- Strategy and growth consultant, previously a member of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's senior team<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-raines-phd-613ab25?originalSubdomain=uk">John Raines</a> - Principal Global Risks Adviser and Head of North America, Economics &amp; Country Risk, IHS MarkitJohn Basset - former head of GCHQ's London Office, Served at the US Embassy between 2007 and 2010, and involvement in observing the 2008 Presidential election and working with the transition team.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amratner">Ari Ratner</a> - Founder and CEO of Inside Revolution. Former US State Department official

Management consultant, freelance writer and media contributor

Strategy and growth consultant, previously a member of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's senior team

Principal Global Risks Adviser and Head of North America, Economics & Country Risk, IHS Markit

Former head of GCHQ's London Office, Served at the US Embassy between 2007 and 2010, and involvement in observing the 2008 Presidential election and working with the transition team.

Founder and CEO of Inside Revolution. Former US State Department official

A new America? The US in the world after Trump

The Trump administration has already made its mark on Washington DC, American domestic politics, and America's foreign policy abroad. In the wake of policies that have starkly divided popular opinions, some icons of pop culture, like Saturday Night Live, are quickly becoming the most vocal elements of President Trump's opposition. Popular culture is always a reflection of reality, whether it's meant to reflect it, shape it, or react to it. What does pop culture tell us about past administrations? How will it evolve as the Trump years unfold? How will Donald Trump, an icon of pop culture himself, adapt to the realities of governing? Join us for a panel discussion about what popular culture tells us about what we can expect, and what role popular culture will play, as the Trump presidency continues. Panelists: Alyssa Rosenberg writes about popular culture for The Washington Post's Opinions section. Prieviously, she was the culture editor at ThinkProgress and a correspondent for The Atlantic.com, among other positions. Though originally from Massachusetts, Alyssa received her B.A. in humanities from Yale University. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Daily Beast, The New Republic, Salon, and many other notable publications. Maxim Leyzerovich is the Senior Experience Designer at nclud, a digital creative agency in DC. He focuses on design and concepting for clients that range from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Using his background in political science and programming, he is also an internet artist, whose recent work centers on surveillance, deception, and generative art.Moderator: Milena Rodban is a Global Fellow with PS21. She works as a geopolitical risk consultant and simulation designer, creating immersive experiences for clients in the technology, media, and higher education sectors that are navigating complex business and security environments. Milena is currently finishing a book on her ideas for improving the political risk industry. She completed her graduate studies at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

Popular Culture In The Age Of Donald Trump

PS21 global fellow&nbsp;Ali Wyne&nbsp;talks to&nbsp;Fiona Hill, former US National Intelligence Officer for Russia and now head of the Europe program at the Brookings Institution. Where will Europe go in the aftermath of the UK referendum, what is motivating Vladimir Putin and how can the US influence events in a continent that has previously given the world some of the worst conflicts in human history.

visiting fellow

Director, Center on the United States and Europe

Russia And Europe – Dangerous Times, Dangerous Continent?

With the &nbsp;rise of &nbsp;isolationist rhetoric with Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders &mdash; and, of course, the more conservative foreign policy stature of Hillary Clinton &mdash; the 2016 election is shaping up to offer a foreign policy range rarely seen in recent American history. As it faces the rise of rival powers and budget constraints the US faces some difficult decisions. What do the politics and geopolitics of this year&rsquo;s face-off tell us about policymaking in the years and decades to come?Ali Wyne [moderator] &ndash;&nbsp;PS21 Global Fellow. Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic CouncilNikolas Gvosdev&nbsp;&ndash; Prof. of National Security Studies, mouseUnited States Naval war CollegeRachel Rizzo &ndash;&nbsp;Research Associate, Center for a New American SecurityAlexander Ward &ndash;&nbsp;Associate Director,Scowcroft Center, Atlantic CouncilChris Jackson &ndash;&nbsp;Pollster, Ipsos

With the &nbsp;rise of &nbsp;isolationist rhetoric with Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders &mdash; and, of course, the more conservative foreign policy stature of Hillary Clinton &mdash; the 2016 election is shaping up to offer a foreign policy range rarely seen in recent American history. As it faces the rise of rival powers and budget constraints the US faces some difficult decisions. What do the politics and geopolitics of this year&rsquo;s face-off tell us about policymaking in the years and decades to come?

Ali Wyne [moderator] &ndash;&nbsp;PS21 Global Fellow. Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic Council

Nikolas Gvosdev&nbsp;&ndash; Prof. of National Security Studies, mouseUnited States Naval war College

Rachel Rizzo &ndash;&nbsp;Research Associate, Center for a New American Security

Alexander Ward &ndash;&nbsp;Associate Director,&nbsp;Scowcroft Center, Atlantic Council

Chris Jackson &ndash;&nbsp;Pollster, Ipsos

Research Associate

Professor of national security studies 

Pollster

A Choice Of Foreign-policy Futures

With the return of tensions with Russia in Eastern Europe, NATO seems to have a new lease of life as the mainstay of Europe&#39;s defense. But with Donald Trump and other US politicians increasing the questioning Washingtons commitments &ndash; and &nbsp;no shortage of strains within the European Union on a whole host of issues &ndash; what really lies ahead for the transatllantic alliance.Peter Apps &ndash;&nbsp;global affairs columnist, ReutersRachel Rizzo &ndash;&nbsp;Research Associate, Center for a New American SecurityRobbie Gramer &ndash;&nbsp;Associate Director, Transatlantic Security Initiative, Atlantic CouncilSign up&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-event-nato-still-securing-europe-tickets-24871071043">here</a>

With the return of tensions with Russia in Eastern Europe, NATO seems to have a new lease of life as the mainstay of Europe&#39;s defense. But with Donald Trump and other US politicians increasing the questioning Washingtons commitments &ndash; and &nbsp;no shortage of strains within the European Union on a whole host of issues &ndash; what really lies ahead for the transatllantic alliance.

Peter Apps &ndash;&nbsp;global affairs columnist, Reuters

Rachel Rizzo &ndash;&nbsp;Research Associate, Center for a New American Security

Robbie Gramer &ndash;&nbsp;Associate Director, Transatlantic Security Initiative, Atlantic Council

Sign up&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-event-nato-still-securing-europe-tickets-24871071043">here</a>

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global affairs columnist

Associate Director, Transatlantic Security Initiative

The Future Of NATO

Could the UK really vote to leave the European Union in June? What's really driving the closing poll numbers? And what would the implications be for Britain's relationship with the United States and mainland Europe?Peter Apps [moderator] --&nbsp;Global Affairs Columnist, Reuters. Executive Director, PS21Jonn Elledge --&nbsp;Journalist, &nbsp;UK New StatesmanChris Jackson --&nbsp;Pollster, IpsosSir Michael Leigh --&nbsp;Former Senior European Commission official. Selior Fellow, German Marshall Fund

Could the UK really vote to leave the European Union in June? What's really driving the closing poll numbers? And what would the implications be for Britain's relationship with the United States and mainland Europe?

Peter Apps [moderator] --&nbsp;Global Affairs Columnist, Reuters. Executive Director, PS21

Jonn Elledge --&nbsp;Journalist, &nbsp;UK New Statesman

Chris Jackson --&nbsp;Pollster, Ipsos

Sir Michael Leigh --&nbsp;Former Senior European Commission official. Selior Fellow, German Marshall Fund

Journalist

What Is Really Going On With Brexit?

With attacks in Paris and Brussels and a resurgent Russia making its presence felt in Eastern Europe, European intelligence agencies face a range of growing new challenges. PS21 talks &nbsp;counterterrorism, cyber, counterrorism and a host of other issues -- including the security implications of a potential Brexit.Peter Apps &nbsp;[moderator] --&nbsp;Global Affairs Columnist, ReutersNigel Inkster --&nbsp;Former Deputy Chief, &nbsp;UK &nbsp;Secret Intelligence Service [MI6]. Now Head of Transnational Threats and &nbsp;Political Risk, International Institute for Strategic Studies

With attacks in Paris and Brussels and a resurgent Russia making its presence felt in Eastern Europe, European intelligence agencies face a range of growing new challenges. PS21 talks &nbsp;counterterrorism, cyber, counterrorism and a host of other issues -- including the security implications of a potential Brexit.

Peter Apps &nbsp;[moderator] --&nbsp;Global Affairs Columnist, Reuters

Nigel Inkster --&nbsp;Former Deputy Chief, &nbsp;UK &nbsp;Secret Intelligence Service [MI6]. Now Head of Transnational Threats and &nbsp;Political Risk, International Institute for Strategic Studies

Head of Transnational Threats

Conversation On Counterterrorism And Intelligence With Former MI6 Deputy Chief Nigel Inkster

From a resurgent Russia to the fight against ISIS, foreign policy has -- periodically at least -- been firmly on the agenda for the 2016 election. But what impact will the vote really have on what the US does? What do the various advisers of candidates tell us about how they would operate in office? What do the American people actually want? And how much difference can any US president make on the really big issues facing the country.Peter Apps [moderator] -- global affairs columnist , Thomson Reuters&nbsp; &nbsp;Nikolas Gvosdev -- professor of national security studies, US Naval War CollegeJulia Clark --&nbsp;&nbsp;pollster and senior vice president, IpsosAlex Ward -- associate director, Brett Scowcroft Center, Atlantic CouncilAsha Castleberry&nbsp;-- former US Army officer, PS21 global fellow

From a resurgent Russia to the fight against ISIS, foreign policy has -- periodically at least -- been firmly on the agenda for the 2016 election. But what impact will the vote really have on what the US does? What do the various advisers of candidates tell us about how they would operate in office? What do the American people actually want? And how much difference can any US president make on the really big issues facing the country.

Peter Apps [moderator] -- global affairs columnist , Thomson Reuters&nbsp; 
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Nikolas Gvosdev -- professor of national security studies, US Naval War College

Julia Clark --&nbsp;&nbsp;pollster and senior vice president, Ipsos

Alex Ward -- associate director, Brett Scowcroft Center, Atlantic Council

Asha Castleberry&nbsp;-- former US Army officer, PS21 global fellow

DC Event -- Foreign Policy -- How Much Does The US Election Really Matter?

From the migrant crisis to a resurgent Russia, potential British EU exit to ongoing strains within the Europe, the European project faces &nbsp;multiple strains on a scale not seen in decades. Can the European Union itself when the storm? Which countries are most likely to see the next domestic political crises? And what can the United States do to influence events on a continent that had been presumed to have entered a new era of stability.Peter Apps [moderator] --&nbsp; &nbsp;global affairs columnist, Reuters news. Executive director, PS 21Sir Michael Leigh --&nbsp;former Director General for EU Enlargement, European &nbsp;Commission.&nbsp;Now Senior Adviser, German Marshal FundHeather Conley --&nbsp;former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau for European and Eurasian Affairs. Now Senior Vice President, Europe program, Center for Strategic and International StudiesSimona Kordosova Lightfoot --&nbsp;Campaigns &nbsp;Manager, &nbsp;Future Europe Program, Atlantic Council&nbsp;

From the migrant crisis to a resurgent Russia, potential British EU exit to ongoing strains within the Europe, the European project faces &nbsp;multiple strains on a scale not seen in decades. Can the European Union itself when the storm? Which countries are most likely to see the next domestic political crises? And what can the United States do to influence events on a continent that had been presumed to have entered a new era of stability.

Peter Apps [moderator] --&nbsp; &nbsp;global affairs columnist, Reuters news. Executive director, PS 21

Sir Michael Leigh --&nbsp;former Director General for EU Enlargement, European &nbsp;Commission.&nbsp;Now Senior Adviser, German Marshal Fund

Heather Conley --&nbsp;former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau for European and Eurasian Affairs. Now Senior Vice President, Europe program, Center for Strategic and International Studies

Simona Kordosova Lightfoot --&nbsp;Campaigns &nbsp;Manager, &nbsp;Future Europe Program, Atlantic Council&nbsp;

Europe -- A Perfect Storm Of Crises?

From the rising power of social media to the growing depth of voter data, the science of how to win elections is constantly evolving. PS21 discusses what the 2016 election has shown us so far and what will help determine its outcome. From idiosyncratic candidates to apps and doorstep campaigns, what will really determine who wins the White House?Peter Apps [moderator]&nbsp;-- global affairs columnist, Reuters news. Executive director, PS21Frank Spring&nbsp;-- Democratic political strategist. PS21 global fellowScott Talan&nbsp;-- &nbsp;Assistant professor, American University&nbsp;

From the rising power of social media to the growing depth of voter data, the science of how to win elections is constantly evolving. PS21 discusses what the 2016 election has shown us so far and what will help determine its outcome. From idiosyncratic candidates to apps and doorstep campaigns, what will really determine who wins the White House?

Peter Apps [moderator]&nbsp;-- global affairs columnist, Reuters news. Executive director, PS21

Frank Spring&nbsp;-- Democratic political strategist. PS21 global fellow

Scott Talan&nbsp;-- &nbsp;Assistant professor, American University&nbsp;

Democratic strategist, global fellow

Associate Professor

Social Media, Data And Electoral Science -- What's New In 2016?

Five years after the start of the "Arab Spring", Syria's civil war is as brutal as ever -- and dragging in ever more outside powers. As Russian-backed government forces close on Aleppo, has Bashar al-Assad finally regained the upper hand? What compromises might Syrians be willing to accept as the price of peace -- and given the increasing involvement of foreign states, does that even matter? How will a new American president handle what increasingly looks like one of the defining regional wars of the era?Peter Apps [moderator]&nbsp;-- Executive Director, PS21Rasha Elass&nbsp;-- Syrian American journalist and former Damascus-based reporter. PS21 Global FellowAndrew Tabler&nbsp;--Senior Fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy

Five years after the start of the "Arab Spring", Syria's civil war is as brutal as ever -- and dragging in ever more outside powers. As Russian-backed government forces close on Aleppo, has Bashar al-Assad finally regained the upper hand? What compromises might Syrians be willing to accept as the price of peace -- and given the increasing involvement of foreign states, does that even matter? How will a new American president handle what increasingly looks like one of the defining regional wars of the era?

Peter Apps [moderator]&nbsp;-- Executive Director, PS21

Rasha Elass&nbsp;-- Syrian American journalist and former Damascus-based reporter. PS21 Global Fellow

Andrew Tabler&nbsp;--Senior Fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy

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Will The Syria War Ever End?

Is there a difference between European and US portrayals of politics? How do power structures operate in Brussels and DC? Can we compare political struggles and dynamics? This EU Rendez-Vous will be everything but business as usual. A panel discussion will be moderated by&nbsp;Adam Kushner,&nbsp;Outlook editor,&nbsp;The&nbsp;Washington Post,&nbsp;and will feature the following panellists:&nbsp;James Barbour,&nbsp;spokesperson of the European Union Delegation to the U.S.,&nbsp;Ari Ratner,&nbsp;CEO of&nbsp;Inside Revolution, PS21 governing board member and former State Department political appointee 2009-12 and&nbsp;Alyssa Rosenberg,&nbsp;culture columnist,&nbsp;The Washington Post. Follow us on&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/euintheus">@EUintheUS</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/ps21_central">@PS21_central</a>.

Is there a difference between European and US portrayals of politics? How do power structures operate in Brussels and DC? Can we compare political struggles and dynamics? This EU Rendez-Vous will be everything but business as usual. A panel discussion will be moderated by&nbsp;Adam Kushner,&nbsp;Outlook editor,&nbsp;The&nbsp;Washington Post,&nbsp;and will feature the following panellists:&nbsp;James Barbour,&nbsp;spokesperson of the European Union Delegation to the U.S.,&nbsp;Ari Ratner,&nbsp;CEO of&nbsp;Inside Revolution, PS21 governing board member and former State Department political appointee 2009-12 and&nbsp;Alyssa Rosenberg,&nbsp;culture columnist,&nbsp;The Washington Post. Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/euintheus">@EUintheUS</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/ps21_central">@PS21_central</a>.

DC Event November 3: Game Of Thrones To House Of Cards–What TV Can Teach Politics

Conflict and poverty — particularly in Syria — have left of the European Union confronting its worst refugee crisis since World War II. With &nbsp;several nations reimposing border controls and political strains growing, what is behind this year’s almost unprecedented events. Does the EU have the political capability to manage them? And what will happen next year if calmer seas in the Mediterranean and ongoing fighting in the Middle East producers even greater flows?Sir Michael Leigh:&nbsp;former head of EU enlargement and deputy head of foreign relations, now senior adviser at the German Marshall Fund and member of the PS21 International &nbsp;Advisory Group.Jack Goldstone: &nbsp;professor of public policy, George Mason University, demographics and national security expert and member of the PS21 International Advisory Group.Rasha Elass:&nbsp;former Damascus-based journalist and PS21 global fellow.

Conflict and poverty — particularly in Syria — have left of the European Union confronting its worst refugee crisis since World War II. With &nbsp;several nations reimposing border controls and political strains growing, what is behind this year’s almost unprecedented events. Does the EU have the political capability to manage them? And what will happen next year if calmer seas in the Mediterranean and ongoing fighting in the Middle East producers even greater flows?

Sir Michael Leigh:&nbsp;former head of EU enlargement and deputy head of foreign relations, now senior adviser at the German Marshall Fund and member of the PS21 International &nbsp;Advisory Group.

Jack Goldstone: &nbsp;professor of public policy, George Mason University, demographics and national security expert and member of the PS21 International Advisory Group.

Rasha Elass:&nbsp;former Damascus-based journalist and PS21 global fellow.

PS21 DC Event October 22: Europe’s Migration Crisis

In the 21st century, battlefields, technology and business models are all in flux. How are changes in one area affecting another? Can governments and large defence corporations keep up? And what innovative ways can be found to stay ahead of the curve?PS21 brings together an innovative panel to discuss these issues. The event will be on the record and livestreamed.Moderator: Ian Wallace:&nbsp;former UK official. Senior fellow at New AmericaP.W. Singer:&nbsp;senior fellow, &nbsp;New America. Author of Ghost Fleet, a novel imagining a Third World War between the US and ChinaAlex Ward:&nbsp;associate director, Brent Scowcroft Center, Atlantic Council

In the 21st century, battlefields, technology and business models are all in flux. How are changes in one area affecting another? Can governments and large defence corporations keep up? And what innovative ways can be found to stay ahead of the curve?

PS21 brings together an innovative panel to discuss these issues. The event will be on the record and livestreamed.

Moderator: Ian Wallace:&nbsp;former UK official. Senior fellow at New America

P.W. Singer:&nbsp;senior fellow, &nbsp;New America. Author of Ghost Fleet, a novel imagining a Third World War between the US and China

Alex Ward:&nbsp;associate director, Brent Scowcroft Center, Atlantic Council