Royal Institute Of International Affairs

Okay, despite my feelings last time I reviewed Chatham House, I’ve since rejoined, drawn chiefly by the library as the cost of membership is less than comparable academic libraries. And so far, things are looking promising: more events, more members-​only events, more interesting under 35s events and the opportunity for more involvement. So I’m feeling more positive about rejoining. But I’ll post another update when I’m further into my membership.

Known as Chatham House, with independent thinking on international affairs in London. I like CH because like minded us meet, reflecting my rich study times at the Kennedy School of Government. The famous Chatham House Rule is invoked at meetings to encourage openness (participants are free to use the info received, but no identities or affilations might be revealed)
The Under 35s Forum is a fab opp to meet our generation of decision makers and opinion leaders, thru debates, and roundtable discussions. Compared with LSE public events, it is a private space with a lot more securities. Every event, one’s name needs to be on the list. Many events have online transcripts and recording (membershp required) providing an opportunities for us to reflect after some heated discussions.
I enjoy reading the World Today (monthly magazine) while International Affairs (leading European IA journal) often caught my eyes on the specific topics with depth analysis :) Thought provoking!
The house sits quietly on St. James Sq (including the library) and one needs to be a member to enjoy many benefits. I still encourage the like minded to check out, at least the website as one rarely recognises such a place with huge intellectual power behind…