Trump, Putin and the Collapse of the World Order
Lord Kim Darroch, former UK Ambassador to the United States and National Security Adviser, offers an insider’s perspective on one of the most turbulent periods in modern geopolitics. Drawing on his extensive diplomatic career, he will explore how the foreign‑policy instincts of Donald Trump, the assertive ambitions of Vladimir Putin, and the weakening of international institutions have combined to challenge the stability of the post‑1945 global order.
Event Details
Date: Monday 27 April
Time: Doors from 18.30, talk begins 19.00
Where: The Medieval Hall, Sarum St. Michael Cathedral Close, Salisbury SP1 2EY
About Lord Darroch
Darroch’s time in Washington placed him at the centre of a defining diplomatic controversy. In 2019, after confidential cables in which he assessed the Trump administration were leaked, President Trump announced that his administration would no longer work with him. Although only the UK government can dismiss a British ambassador, this refusal to engage made his position untenable and led to his resignation. His experience offers a rare, first‑hand view of the pressures on diplomacy in an era of populism, polarisation and geopolitical rivalry.
A career diplomat for over four decades, Lord Darroch has held some of the most senior positions in British foreign policy. As National Security Adviser he dealt directly with Russian aggression in Ukraine, instability in the Middle East and the rise of populist movements across Europe. Earlier, as the UK’s Permanent Representative to the European Union, he gained deep insight into the challenges facing Western unity and the rules‑based international system.
Now a crossbench peer in the House of Lords, Darroch writes and speaks widely on diplomacy, geopolitics and the future of international order. His reflections combine strategic analysis with personal experience at the highest levels of government.
Ticket Options
Standard Seat £32
Premium Seat £42
All tickets include a glass of wine or soft drink.
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be passed on to family or friends if you are unable to attend.
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Lord Kim Darroch, former UK Ambassador to the United States and National Security Adviser, offers an insider’s perspective on one of the most turbulent periods in modern geopolitics. Drawing on his extensive diplomatic career, he will explore how the foreign‑policy instincts of Donald Trump, the assertive ambitions of Vladimir Putin, and the weakening of international institutions have combined to challenge the stability of the post‑1945 global order.
Event Details
Date: Monday 27 April
Time: Doors from 18.30, talk begins 19.00
Where: The Medieval Hall, Sarum St. Michael Cathedral Close, Salisbury SP1 2EY
About Lord Darroch
Darroch’s time in Washington placed him at the centre of a defining diplomatic controversy. In 2019, after confidential cables in which he assessed the Trump administration were leaked, President Trump announced that his administration would no longer work with him. Although only the UK government can dismiss a British ambassador, this refusal to engage made his position untenable and led to his resignation. His experience offers a rare, first‑hand view of the pressures on diplomacy in an era of populism, polarisation and geopolitical rivalry.
A career diplomat for over four decades, Lord Darroch has held some of the most senior positions in British foreign policy. As National Security Adviser he dealt directly with Russian aggression in Ukraine, instability in the Middle East and the rise of populist movements across Europe. Earlier, as the UK’s Permanent Representative to the European Union, he gained deep insight into the challenges facing Western unity and the rules‑based international system.
Now a crossbench peer in the House of Lords, Darroch writes and speaks widely on diplomacy, geopolitics and the future of international order. His reflections combine strategic analysis with personal experience at the highest levels of government.
Ticket Options
Standard Seat £32
Premium Seat £42
All tickets include a glass of wine or soft drink.
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be passed on to family or friends if you are unable to attend.
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