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2020
Security in Africa in a changing world: building the necessary partnerships and capabilities
Technology, society and the state: how do we remain competitive, and true to our values, as the technological revolution unfolds and accelerates?
Defining the modern United Kingdom: how can we unite at home and what role do we want to play in the world?
The new economic insecurity: how is the coronavirus crisis affecting economic insecurity and what must be done to face this and future crises?
Annual Lecture LVI
The 2020 Greentree conference at Ditchley: The US and the UK: a special relationship for the 21st century?
2010 - 2019
2019
Globally connected cities and their relationship to the nation state
The intersection of machine learning and genetic engineering: what should be our check list for society and state as we blast off?
Modern Education: what is contemporary education for, whom should we be educating, and how is it best achieved?
Renewing democratic societies to face the future: what insights can we draw from the last two-and-a-half years of Ditchley conferences?
The transatlantic community and global finance
The rise of populism: crisis of democracy or noisy renewal?
Intervention in other states: do we still believe we can intervene for good?
Annual Lecture LV
The future of strategic stability: how must modern deterrence evolve as landmark treaties expire and new weapons technologies and doctrines are developed?
Transforming Ocean Data
Food security in the 21st century: global prospects for resilient and sustainable food production systems
Japan, the West and China: Japan’s future and role in the world
Trust: in leaders, experts and institutions. Where and why has it gone and what can we do to renew it?
2018
The Future of Policing in the Digital Age
How does aid need to transform to deliver the World we want and need?
The Ocean: an opportunity for a new level of international cooperation or a tragedy of the commons?
The future of the EU and the euro, after Brexit
The Internet: how do we make it safer without losing its vitality?
Annual Lecture LIV
The crisis of democracy in Europe and the United States: its causes and what the West must do to resolve it
Modern family: what is it for, what are its prospects and what are the implications for societies and states?
Modern deterrence: what does the combination of nuclear, BCW, cyber and AI mean for the evolution of western deterrence against state and non-state actors?
China and the West: different values, the same global economy. How do we respond to challenges on the premise of mutual respect?
2017
Investment in Africa
Drones remote weapons and other robots: the military, commercial, legal and ethical implications
Which way is West and is the West still best? What do President Trump, Brexit and the technological revolution mean for the future of the West?
Non-state actors and the changing nature of conflict
Can Saudi Arabia lead the Gulf to a knowledge economy and a sustainable and stable future?
The Arctic at the crossroads: cooperation or competition?
Annual Lecture LIII
The future of the Transatlantic community and the international order
From words and pictures to impact: how can think tanks, convenors, socially responsible companies and other not-for-profit organisations have more impact on the world?
Russia's role in the world, today and tomorrow
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: how do we make sure technology serves the open society?
2016
Nuclear energy
Europe and migration
Middle East
South Asia
Growth and jobs in Europe
Biodiversity
Annual Lecture LII
US and Europe
EU divorce
ASEAN
Global internet
21st century manufacturing
2015
Democracy
European security
Political Islam
Climate and energy risk
Intelligence
China
Annual Lecture LI
Asia-Pacific
The UK and the EU
Free trade and investment
Digital economy
2014
Manufacturing
Power rivalries in Asia
Digital revolution
Brazil
Shale gas
Arab awakening
Annual Lecture L
The global role of the United States
France's role
Afghanistan
Military
2013
International trade and investment
Western Balkans
Journalism
Berlin
Indonesia
States and markets
Protecting civilians
The future of Scotland
Annual Lecture XLIX
Responsible financial sector
Germany's role in the EU
Urbanisation: the century of cities
Japan's regional and global future
2012
Rio+20 and the green economy
Philanthropy
Cultural Diplomacy
Income inequality
Multiculturalism
International intervention
Science
Annual Lecture XLVIII
East Asia
Two-tier Europe
Water
Global power shifts
Drug control policy
2011
Small arms
Democracy
Mexico
Fiscal policy
Europe
Ageing
Africa
Annual Lecture XLVII
9/11
Cyber Security
Hydrocarbons
Central Asian republics
Middle East and North Africa
2010
Economic architecture
Radicalisation
Modern diplomacy
India
International law
Climate change
Annual Lecture XLVI
Food security
EU Russia
Asia
Nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament
2000 - 2009
2009
NGOs
Gulf
Universities
Society’s resilience
Military’s role
Architecture
Development aid
Annual Lecture XLV
The Arctic region in the twenty-first century
Nigeria
US-EU
Machinery of government
Human rights
2008
Organised Crime
US foreign policy
South Africa
Prisons policy
Innovation
MDGs
Russia's future
Annual Lecture XLIV
Latin America
The future of NATO
EU global strategy
China
Media and Democracy
2007
Turkey
New National Identities
Infrastructure
East Asia
Internet
United Nations
Annual Lecture XLIII
Free trade
Space
The prospects for Pakistan
EU migration
Young people
2006
African response to G8
Non-Proliferation
Future of Aerospace
Brazil: Global Impact
Conflict Prevention
Art and culture
Annual Lecture XLII
EU: Geopolitical trends
Caucasus
Energy
Identity and religion
US-European communication
Democracy
Terrorism
2005
Global economy
US Election
Iran's Future Path
Women & developing world
Public diplomacy
Politics of Water
Nuclear energy
Annual Lecture XLI
Cities
Freedom and security
Iraq: consequences
Britain's constitution
Challenges of governing
2004
Approaches to refugees
Integrated transport
India
Biogenetics
Prisoner reintegration
Russia
Germany in a new century
Annual Lecture XL
Peacebuilding
An enlarged Europe
China
Change in the Middle East
2003
Terrorism
South America
NATO
Higher education
Democratic deficit
Public service
Japan
Media and Politics
International relations
Annual Lecture XXXIX
Modern corporation
Science and technology
Energy needs
2002
Ageing populations
UN: Peacekeeping
Middle East prospects
The WTO round
Long-term impact of 9/11
Health as foreign policy
Poverty
EU enlargement
Globalisation
Annual Lecture XXXVIII
Southern Africa
Young people
Philanthropy
Global challenges
2001
Arms control
UN in the 21st century
Industry
Design for health care
China
Transatlantic relations
EU
Healthcare Funding
Agriculture
2000
Kosovo
Fisheries
Devolution
Illegal drugs
Accountability of NGOs
Multicultural societies
Restorative justice
Annual Lecture XXXVII
Defence industrial base
The new Luddites?
EU's CFSDP
Euro and other currencies
e-Commerce
1990 - 1999
1999
Museums
Iran and Iraq
Non-violent sanctions
Public policy
Water
Risk in public policy
US foreign policy
The Prospect for Russia as an International Partner
The Instruments of International Security in the Twenty-First Century
Annual Lecture XXXVI
Turkey's future path
School Age Education: Tasks, Systems, Performance
Managing Global Economic Problems: Public and Private Sector Roles
Fostering Business Enterprise: Views on either Side of the Atlantic
“Third Way” Concepts in Contemporary Politics
The Management and Repercussions of Nuclear Power
1998
China and its Neighbours
Corruption: Progress in Counter-Stratagies
Social Justice in National Economies: Tensions between Social Priorities and Market Pressures
Annual Lecture XXXV
1997
Annual Lecture XXXIV
1996
Annual Lecture XXXIII
1995
Large Cities
Annual Lecture XXXII
1994
Annual Lecture XXXI
1993
Annual Lecture XXX
1992
Annual Lecture XXIX
The states of the former Soviet Union
1991
Annual Lecture XXVIII
1990
Annual Lecture XXVII
1980 - 1989
1989
Annual Lecture XXVI
1988
Annual Lecture XXV
1987
Annual Lecture XXIV
Military and economic power
1986
Annual Lecture XXIII
1985
Annual Lecture XXII
1984
Annual Lecture XXI
1983
US Lecture I
Annual Lecture XX
1982
New telecommunications technology
Safeguarding Western interests
Annual Lecture XIX
1981
Annual Lecture XVIII
1980
Annual Lecture XVII
1970 - 1979
1979
1978
Annual Lecture XVI
1977
1976
Annual Lecture XV
1975
Annual Lecture XIV
1974
Law and Freedom
Annual Lecture XIII
1973
Annual Lecture XII
1972
Annual Lecture XI
1971
Annual Lecture X
1970
Annual Lecture IX
1962 - 1969
1969
Annual Lecture VIII
1968
Annual Lecture VII
1967
Europe and the Atlantic community
Annual Lecture VI
1966
Annual Lecture V
1965
Annual Lecture IV
1964
Annual Lecture III
1963
Annual Lecture II
1962
Annual Lecture I
Tropical Africa
European integration
Upcoming Conferences
Living with COVID-19: what are the implications for the world if a vaccine remains elusive?
New world order: the US, China, Russia, France/EU and the UK – bringing together P5 perspectives
Renewing democratic societies and alliances
Information for invitees
Conference Programme
Travel Guidance
Your stay at Ditchley: venue, facilities, currency
Virtual Programme 2020
The Ditchley Summer Project: Review, Renew, Act!
Professor Joe Nye: Painful lessons in strategy and power from the Covid-19 crisis
Coronavirus narratives—origins, meaning and lessons
Leadership, Character and Morality in Times of Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic and the changing nature of jobs and career paths for students and early-career workers
Balancing individual freedom, privacy and social responsibility in times of crisis
Community Action and Lifelong Learning
The coronavirus and a broadening view of talent
Evidence and individual agency in the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus impact on decentralisation of power and local agency
The coronavirus impact on solitude and the nature of connection
On Reflection
Some thoughts on the world post COVID-19
Reflections on a Ditchley conference "The New Economic Insecurity"
What kind of country the UK should aspire to be?
Ditchley Proust Questionnaire - Dawn Wright
Ditchley Proust Questionnaire - Rajay Naik
Ditchley Proust Questionnaire - Sophie Hackford
Care, Connection and COVID-19
Union: A Democrat, A Republican, and a Search for Common Ground
From Rupture to Realignment
Train to the Future, Platform 19
Annual Lecture
Festival of Ideas
2019 - Future Human: Future Self
2018 - Future Human: Future Communities
2017 - Future Human
People
Our Team
Our Leadership
Our Governors
Honorary Governors
Programme Committee
The American Ditchley Foundation
American Board of Directors
American Advisory Council
The Canadian Ditchley Foundation
Canadian Board of Directors
Canadian Programme Advisory Committee
Former Directors
Ditchley Park
Private Events
Board Retreat
Location Hire
Tours
Sustainability
Join our network
The Ditchley Project
Become a 1580 Fellow
A Legacy for Ditchley
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1998
1997
1996
1995
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Sir David Wills
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Annual Lecture LV
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2020
Security in Africa in a changing world: building the necessary partnerships and capabilities
Technology, society and the state: how do we remain competitive, and true to our values, as the technological revolution unfolds and accelerates?
Defining the modern United Kingdom: how can we unite at home and what role do we want to play in the world?
The new economic insecurity: how is the coronavirus crisis affecting economic insecurity and what must be done to face this and future crises?
Annual Lecture LVI
The 2020 Greentree conference at Ditchley: The US and the UK: a special relationship for the 21st century?
2010 - 2019
2019
Globally connected cities and their relationship to the nation state
The intersection of machine learning and genetic engineering: what should be our check list for society and state as we blast off?
Modern Education: what is contemporary education for, whom should we be educating, and how is it best achieved?
Renewing democratic societies to face the future: what insights can we draw from the last two-and-a-half years of Ditchley conferences?
The transatlantic community and global finance
The rise of populism: crisis of democracy or noisy renewal?
Intervention in other states: do we still believe we can intervene for good?
Annual Lecture LV
The future of strategic stability: how must modern deterrence evolve as landmark treaties expire and new weapons technologies and doctrines are developed?
Transforming Ocean Data
Food security in the 21st century: global prospects for resilient and sustainable food production systems
Japan, the West and China: Japan’s future and role in the world
Trust: in leaders, experts and institutions. Where and why has it gone and what can we do to renew it?
2018
The Future of Policing in the Digital Age
How does aid need to transform to deliver the World we want and need?
The Ocean: an opportunity for a new level of international cooperation or a tragedy of the commons?
The future of the EU and the euro, after Brexit
The Internet: how do we make it safer without losing its vitality?
Annual Lecture LIV
The crisis of democracy in Europe and the United States: its causes and what the West must do to resolve it
Modern family: what is it for, what are its prospects and what are the implications for societies and states?
Modern deterrence: what does the combination of nuclear, BCW, cyber and AI mean for the evolution of western deterrence against state and non-state actors?
China and the West: different values, the same global economy. How do we respond to challenges on the premise of mutual respect?
2017
Investment in Africa
Drones remote weapons and other robots: the military, commercial, legal and ethical implications
Which way is West and is the West still best? What do President Trump, Brexit and the technological revolution mean for the future of the West?
Non-state actors and the changing nature of conflict
Can Saudi Arabia lead the Gulf to a knowledge economy and a sustainable and stable future?
The Arctic at the crossroads: cooperation or competition?
Annual Lecture LIII
The future of the Transatlantic community and the international order
From words and pictures to impact: how can think tanks, convenors, socially responsible companies and other not-for-profit organisations have more impact on the world?
Russia's role in the world, today and tomorrow
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: how do we make sure technology serves the open society?
2016
Nuclear energy
Europe and migration
Middle East
South Asia
Growth and jobs in Europe
Biodiversity
Annual Lecture LII
US and Europe
EU divorce
ASEAN
Global internet
21st century manufacturing
2015
Democracy
European security
Political Islam
Climate and energy risk
Intelligence
China
Annual Lecture LI
Asia-Pacific
The UK and the EU
Free trade and investment
Digital economy
2014
Manufacturing
Power rivalries in Asia
Digital revolution
Brazil
Shale gas
Arab awakening
Annual Lecture L
The global role of the United States
France's role
Afghanistan
Military
2013
International trade and investment
Western Balkans
Journalism
Berlin
Indonesia
States and markets
Protecting civilians
The future of Scotland
Annual Lecture XLIX
Responsible financial sector
Germany's role in the EU
Urbanisation: the century of cities
Japan's regional and global future
2012
Rio+20 and the green economy
Philanthropy
Cultural Diplomacy
Income inequality
Multiculturalism
International intervention
Science
Annual Lecture XLVIII
East Asia
Two-tier Europe
Water
Global power shifts
Drug control policy
2011
Small arms
Democracy
Mexico
Fiscal policy
Europe
Ageing
Africa
Annual Lecture XLVII
9/11
Cyber Security
Hydrocarbons
Central Asian republics
Middle East and North Africa
2010
Economic architecture
Radicalisation
Modern diplomacy
India
International law
Climate change
Annual Lecture XLVI
Food security
EU Russia
Asia
Nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament
2000 - 2009
2009
NGOs
Gulf
Universities
Society’s resilience
Military’s role
Architecture
Development aid
Annual Lecture XLV
The Arctic region in the twenty-first century
Nigeria
US-EU
Machinery of government
Human rights
2008
Organised Crime
US foreign policy
South Africa
Prisons policy
Innovation
MDGs
Russia's future
Annual Lecture XLIV
Latin America
The future of NATO
EU global strategy
China
Media and Democracy
2007
Turkey
New National Identities
Infrastructure
East Asia
Internet
United Nations
Annual Lecture XLIII
Free trade
Space
The prospects for Pakistan
EU migration
Young people
2006
African response to G8
Non-Proliferation
Future of Aerospace
Brazil: Global Impact
Conflict Prevention
Art and culture
Annual Lecture XLII
EU: Geopolitical trends
Caucasus
Energy
Identity and religion
US-European communication
Democracy
Terrorism
2005
Global economy
US Election
Iran's Future Path
Women & developing world
Public diplomacy
Politics of Water
Nuclear energy
Annual Lecture XLI
Cities
Freedom and security
Iraq: consequences
Britain's constitution
Challenges of governing
2004
Approaches to refugees
Integrated transport
India
Biogenetics
Prisoner reintegration
Russia
Germany in a new century
Annual Lecture XL
Peacebuilding
An enlarged Europe
China
Change in the Middle East
2003
Terrorism
South America
NATO
Higher education
Democratic deficit
Public service
Japan
Media and Politics
International relations
Annual Lecture XXXIX
Modern corporation
Science and technology
Energy needs
2002
Ageing populations
UN: Peacekeeping
Middle East prospects
The WTO round
Long-term impact of 9/11
Health as foreign policy
Poverty
EU enlargement
Globalisation
Annual Lecture XXXVIII
Southern Africa
Young people
Philanthropy
Global challenges
2001
Arms control
UN in the 21st century
Industry
Design for health care
China
Transatlantic relations
EU
Healthcare Funding
Agriculture
2000
Kosovo
Fisheries
Devolution
Illegal drugs
Accountability of NGOs
Multicultural societies
Restorative justice
Annual Lecture XXXVII
Defence industrial base
The new Luddites?
EU's CFSDP
Euro and other currencies
e-Commerce
1990 - 1999
1999
Museums
Iran and Iraq
Non-violent sanctions
Public policy
Water
Risk in public policy
US foreign policy
The Prospect for Russia as an International Partner
The Instruments of International Security in the Twenty-First Century
Annual Lecture XXXVI
Turkey's future path
School Age Education: Tasks, Systems, Performance
Managing Global Economic Problems: Public and Private Sector Roles
Fostering Business Enterprise: Views on either Side of the Atlantic
“Third Way” Concepts in Contemporary Politics
The Management and Repercussions of Nuclear Power
1998
China and its Neighbours
Corruption: Progress in Counter-Stratagies
Social Justice in National Economies: Tensions between Social Priorities and Market Pressures
Annual Lecture XXXV
1997
Annual Lecture XXXIV
1996
Annual Lecture XXXIII
1995
Large Cities
Annual Lecture XXXII
1994
Annual Lecture XXXI
1993
Annual Lecture XXX
1992
Annual Lecture XXIX
The states of the former Soviet Union
1991
Annual Lecture XXVIII
1990
Annual Lecture XXVII
1980 - 1989
1989
Annual Lecture XXVI
1988
Annual Lecture XXV
1987
Annual Lecture XXIV
Military and economic power
1986
Annual Lecture XXIII
1985
Annual Lecture XXII
1984
Annual Lecture XXI
1983
US Lecture I
Annual Lecture XX
1982
New telecommunications technology
Safeguarding Western interests
Annual Lecture XIX
1981
Annual Lecture XVIII
1980
Annual Lecture XVII
1970 - 1979
1979
1978
Annual Lecture XVI
1977
1976
Annual Lecture XV
1975
Annual Lecture XIV
1974
Law and Freedom
Annual Lecture XIII
1973
Annual Lecture XII
1972
Annual Lecture XI
1971
Annual Lecture X
1970
Annual Lecture IX
1962 - 1969
1969
Annual Lecture VIII
1968
Annual Lecture VII
1967
Europe and the Atlantic community
Annual Lecture VI
1966
Annual Lecture V
1965
Annual Lecture IV
1964
Annual Lecture III
1963
Annual Lecture II
1962
Annual Lecture I
Tropical Africa
European integration
Upcoming Conferences
Living with COVID-19: what are the implications for the world if a vaccine remains elusive?
New world order: the US, China, Russia, France/EU and the UK – bringing together P5 perspectives
Renewing democratic societies and alliances
Information for invitees
Conference Programme
Travel Guidance
Your stay at Ditchley: venue, facilities, currency
Virtual Programme 2020
The Ditchley Summer Project: Review, Renew, Act!
Professor Joe Nye: Painful lessons in strategy and power from the Covid-19 crisis
Coronavirus narratives—origins, meaning and lessons
Leadership, Character and Morality in Times of Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic and the changing nature of jobs and career paths for students and early-career workers
Balancing individual freedom, privacy and social responsibility in times of crisis
Community Action and Lifelong Learning
The coronavirus and a broadening view of talent
Evidence and individual agency in the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus impact on decentralisation of power and local agency
The coronavirus impact on solitude and the nature of connection
On Reflection
Some thoughts on the world post COVID-19
Reflections on a Ditchley conference "The New Economic Insecurity"
What kind of country the UK should aspire to be?
Ditchley Proust Questionnaire - Dawn Wright
Ditchley Proust Questionnaire - Rajay Naik
Ditchley Proust Questionnaire - Sophie Hackford
Care, Connection and COVID-19
Union: A Democrat, A Republican, and a Search for Common Ground
From Rupture to Realignment
Train to the Future, Platform 19
Annual Lecture
Festival of Ideas
2019 - Future Human: Future Self
2018 - Future Human: Future Communities
2017 - Future Human
People
Our Team
Our Leadership
Our Governors
Honorary Governors
Programme Committee
The American Ditchley Foundation
American Board of Directors
American Advisory Council
The Canadian Ditchley Foundation
Canadian Board of Directors
Canadian Programme Advisory Committee
Former Directors
Ditchley Park
Private Events
Board Retreat
Location Hire
Tours
Sustainability
Join our network
The Ditchley Project
Become a 1580 Fellow
A Legacy for Ditchley
Work With Us