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On Wednesday 26th February, we were delighted to welcome back to GSF leading Russia expert, Professor Mark Galeotti, whose most recent books include Downfall: Prigozhin, Putin And The New Fight For The Future Of Russia (Ebury, 2024, with Anna Arutunyan), and Forged in Continue reading On Tuesday 19th November, we were delighted to welcome Sir John Sawers GCMG, Chief of MI6 (2009-2014) and Executive Chairman of Newbridge Advisory, back to GSF to speak on the topic of ‘Can A Divided America Stand: After The US Continue reading It is with the deepest sorrow and a profound sense of loss that we announce the death of GSF’s co-founder and Chairman, Lord Lothian. Together with Johan Eliasch, Lord Lothian – then Michael Ancram MP – founded GSF in 2006. Continue reading For the first in our ad hoc series of lunchtime events on Wednesday 15th May, we were delighted to welcome General Sir Richard Barrons back to GSF. He was in conversation with the journalist Manveen Rana, discussing his forthcoming memoir, War And Continue reading GSF February 2025 Event: ‘The Putin/Trump Era: What Next For Russia, Ukraine & The World?’
GSF November 2024 Event In Tribute To Lord Lothian: ‘Can A Divided America Stand: After The US Election, What Next For Global Politics?’
Lord Lothian PC KC DL (7th July 1945-1st October 2024) – GSF Chairman
GSF May 2024 Event: ‘Reflections On ‘War & Peace: The Life And Times Of General Sir Richard Barrons’