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Chatham House podcast specials

Mike Higgins, Stephen Farrell, Olivia O'Sullivan

Booking Overview

This is a semi-regular international-relations interview series focused on the forces shaping global politics, featuring Chatham House experts alongside prominent outside authors, scholars and policy analysts. Credible pitches include senior foreign-policy researchers, geopolitics and defence specialists, regional experts, and authors with substantial policy or academic credentials; booking is likely high difficulty because guests are typically established authorities or senior think-tank figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 91.6k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

multimedia@chathamhouse.org

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Host

Mike Higgins - Editor of The World Today at Chatham House.

Stephen Farrell - Head of News and Comment at Chatham House.

Olivia O'Sullivan - Director of the UK in the World Programme at Chatham House.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior foreign-policy scholars, international-relations authorities, think-tank directors, regional specialists, defence and security experts, and authors with substantial research or policy expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on international affairs or strategy, Senior leadership roles at major think tanks or research programmes, Peer-recognized policy research and analysis, Direct expertise on major geopolitical, defence or governance issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Sebastian Mallaby - Artificial-intelligence Regulation, Economic Effects Of AI, AI Safety, China And International Technology Competition.

Grégoire Roos - Europe’s Strategic Identity, Its Relationship With The United States And China, And A More Open And Inclusive European Role In The World.

Grégoire Roos - European Defence, Germany’s Changing Role In Europe And The Future Of The Continent’s Security Architecture.

Marion Messmer - European Defence, The Future Combat Air System, Germany’s Defence Investment And The Balance Of Power In Europe.

Lawrence Freedman - UK Foreign Policy, Wars And Crises, The Trump Administration, US Foreign Policy, And The Influence Of Margaret Thatcher And Ronald Reagan.

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, Foreign Policy, National Security, Geopolitics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Chatham House podcast specials
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We Just Got Back From... New York | United Nations General Assembly

October 12, 2026

Chatham House analysts Laurel Rapp and Dr Christopher Sabatini returned from New York saying they saw signs of optimism and the renewal of 'shoe-leather diplomacy' behind the scenes at the United Nations annual General Assembly.  The UNGA meeting was held as US President Donald Trump heads towards midterm elections, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres nears the end of his term on 31 December 2026. Laurel Rapp, a former US State Department diplomat, is director of the US and North Americ...

AI: The New Great Game?

September 14, 2026

'Washington would compel its allies in Europe and in Asia and everywhere apart from China to get on board with its regulatory regime [for AI],' says Sebastian Mallaby, author of 'The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind and the Quest for Superintelligence' and the Paul A. Volcker senior fellow for international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations.   He explains that regulation of AI is urgently needed, why America is likely to set the pace and that job losses of 5-10 per cent ...

The Open Centre: Reimagining Europe's Offer to a Fractured World

August 06, 2026

'Europe is like faith: when you have it, nothing can shake it,' says Grégoire Roos, director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes at Chatham House. He explains why he believes Europe should stop defining itself in relation to the United States and China, reject narratives of civilizational decline, and instead build a more confident, open and inclusive vision for its role in the world.  Grégoire Roos speaks with Mike Higgins, editor of The World Today, in a wide-ranging conversat...

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Frequently asked questions

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Chatham House podcast specials
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How do I get in touch with Chatham House podcast specials?

Chatham House podcast specials is hosted by Mike Higgins and Stephen Farrell. Its publicly listed email is multimedia@chathamhouse.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Chatham House podcast specials?

The publicly listed email for Chatham House podcast specials: multimedia@chathamhouse.org.

How many listeners does Chatham House podcast specials have?

Podseeker estimates Chatham House podcast specials reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Chatham House podcast specials?

Chatham House podcast specials typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior foreign-policy scholars, international-relations authorities, think-tank directors, regional specialists, defence and security experts, and authors with substantial research or policy expertise. Common among recent guests: Published books on international affairs or strategy; Senior leadership roles at major think tanks or research programmes; Peer-recognized policy research and analysis. Recent guests include Sebastian Mallaby, Grégoire Roos, and Grégoire Roos.

How hard is it to get booked on Chatham House podcast specials?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Chatham House podcast specials cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, Foreign Policy, National Security, and Geopolitics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

multimedia@chathamhouse.org

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