Wilton Park

Thanks so much for joining us, @dcameron.bsky.social.

💡 'The future of democracy depends on a well informed public opinion.'

As true now as it was when Wilton Park was founded in 1946: historic footage shows that our tradition of discreet, respectful dialogue has always been valued.

#dialogue #diplomacy #democracy

💡 'The future of democracy depends on a well informed public opinion.'

As true now as it was when Wilton Park was founded in 1946: historic footage shows that our tradition of discreet, respectful dialogue has always been valued.

#dialogue #diplomacy #democracy

A few moments from the @wiltonpark.bsky.social conference on empathy in West Sussex, UK. What a beautiful and historical place to bring together an interdisciplinary group to think about empathy and its role in society. We talked a lot about what strongly and boldly choosing empathy looks like

A group of students from Somerville College, Oxford stand in front of Wiston House

🌍 Connecting young people to careers in diplomacy is important for the UK's future.

We were pleased to welcome @somervillecollege.bsky.social students to Wilton Park recently, to talk to policy team members about working in #diplomacy and foreign policy and learn about Wilton Park's history.

A group of students from Somerville College, Oxford stand in front of Wiston House

🌍 Connecting young people to careers in diplomacy is important for the UK's future.

We were pleased to welcome @somervillecollege.bsky.social students to Wilton Park recently, to talk to policy team members about working in #diplomacy and foreign policy and learn about Wilton Park's history.

Four young people stand with their arms around one another's shoulders, on a forest road. Text reads: Upcoming event - promoting empathy in adolescence: creating engaged global citizens and enabling more peaceful, inclusive societies.

💡 With evidence showing a potential decline in empathy in young people, our dialogue will consider how to promote the crucial skill of empathy in adolescence.

Partners include: @prcpennstate.bsky.social I @uniofgalway.bsky.social I @foroige.bsky.social

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/event/promot...

Four young people stand with their arms around one another's shoulders, on a forest road. Text reads: Upcoming event - promoting empathy in adolescence: creating engaged global citizens and enabling more peaceful, inclusive societies.

💡 With evidence showing a potential decline in empathy in young people, our dialogue will consider how to promote the crucial skill of empathy in adolescence.

Partners include: @prcpennstate.bsky.social I @uniofgalway.bsky.social I @foroige.bsky.social

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/event/promot...

Two participants speak in the conference room

Participants mingle in the break

Participants seated round the conference table

Participants in discussion in the common room

🌏 Thanks to all who joined us last week for our dialogue discussing key trends & opportunities for innovation in development finance.

The event aimed to advance UK investment in climate and deepen partnerships in frontier markets.

🤝 @britishintinv.bsky.social I UK FCDO

#Development

Two participants speak in the conference room

Participants mingle in the break

Participants seated round the conference table

Participants in discussion in the common room

🌏 Thanks to all who joined us last week for our dialogue discussing key trends & opportunities for innovation in development finance.

The event aimed to advance UK investment in climate and deepen partnerships in frontier markets.

🤝 @britishintinv.bsky.social I UK FCDO

#Development

Wilton Park participants seated in chairs by large windows

💬 'In an era of frenetic change, it’s essential that policy formation remains considered, data-driven & evidence based.'

🖊️ Read our November newsletter for our latest events, &
@tom-cargill.bsky.social on the evidence underpinning Wilton Park's dialogue model.

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/idea/clarity...

Wilton Park participants seated in chairs by large windows

💬 'In an era of frenetic change, it’s essential that policy formation remains considered, data-driven & evidence based.'

🖊️ Read our November newsletter for our latest events, &
@tom-cargill.bsky.social on the evidence underpinning Wilton Park's dialogue model.

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/idea/clarity...

💬 'A lot of the threats that could come to the UK come from this part of the world.'

Speaking at our dialogue on military deterrence in the High North, @SamanthaJobUK discusses the region's strategic importance.

🤝 UK Embassy to Sweden I @foiresearch.bsky.social

#russia #defence

💬 'A lot of the threats that could come to the UK come from this part of the world.'

Speaking at our dialogue on military deterrence in the High North, @SamanthaJobUK discusses the region's strategic importance.

🤝 UK Embassy to Sweden I @foiresearch.bsky.social

#russia #defence

💬 'Surely, there is a way to use artificial intelligence...to enhance our ability to prevent, detect, deter and respond to threats.'

Trevor Smith discusses how emerging technology can support work addressing threats from #WMD.

🤝 @globalaffairs.canada.ca I @gpwmd.bsky.social

💬 'Surely, there is a way to use artificial intelligence...to enhance our ability to prevent, detect, deter and respond to threats.'

Trevor Smith discusses how emerging technology can support work addressing threats from #WMD.

🤝 @globalaffairs.canada.ca I @gpwmd.bsky.social

💬 'Probably the biggest strategic mistake that Putin has made...in decades.'

Speaking at our event on military deterrence in the High North, Samantha Job and Karl Sörenson consider the impact of Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO. 🌐

🤝 UK Embassy in Sweden I @foiresearch.bsky.social

A colourful kaleidoscope pattern. Text reads: New report - through the kaleidoscope: AMR, conflict and security

💬 'The fight against AMR [anti-microbial resistance] requires new alliances, fresh thinking & decisive action.'

🖊️ Read our summary report on improving national & global strategic positions for tackling AMR.

🔗 www.wiltonpark.org.uk/reports/thro...

#AMR #WAAW

A colourful kaleidoscope pattern. Text reads: New report - through the kaleidoscope: AMR, conflict and security

💬 'The fight against AMR [anti-microbial resistance] requires new alliances, fresh thinking & decisive action.'

🖊️ Read our summary report on improving national & global strategic positions for tackling AMR.

🔗 www.wiltonpark.org.uk/reports/thro...

#AMR #WAAW

💬 'The High North is a special part of the NATO territory.'

Karl Sorenson discusses the strategic importance of the High North and the impact of Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO.

🤝 British Embassy Stockholm I @foiresearch.bsky.social

#NATO #deterrence

💬 'The High North is a special part of the NATO territory.'

Karl Sorenson discusses the strategic importance of the High North and the impact of Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO.

🤝 British Embassy Stockholm I @foiresearch.bsky.social

#NATO #deterrence

💬 ‘How can we build a more resilient world that is focused on improving the livelihoods of everyone?’

Elsie Addo Awadzi discusses why local leadership and agency must be at the heart of international development.

#internationaldevelopment

💬 ‘How can we build a more resilient world that is focused on improving the livelihoods of everyone?’

Elsie Addo Awadzi discusses why local leadership and agency must be at the heart of international development.

#internationaldevelopment

An environmental community planting mangrove trees in Lampulo Village, Banda Aceh. TExt reads: New report - Achieving scale and sustainability: an action plan for implementing Locally Led Adaptation

💬 'The aim was not to debate challenges already well known, but to co-create solutions & chart a path for collective action.'

🖊️ Read our report on developing and delivering a bold action plan on locally led #climate adaptation (LLA).

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/reports/achi...

An environmental community planting mangrove trees in Lampulo Village, Banda Aceh. TExt reads: New report - Achieving scale and sustainability: an action plan for implementing Locally Led Adaptation

💬 'The aim was not to debate challenges already well known, but to co-create solutions & chart a path for collective action.'

🖊️ Read our report on developing and delivering a bold action plan on locally led #climate adaptation (LLA).

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/reports/achi...

A field of poppies

This Armistice Day, we remember all those who have lost their lives in conflict, and honour those who continue to serve in defence of our freedoms.

#armisticeday #remembranceday

Wilton Park intern Thomas Bushby at his laptop, with members of the policy team gathered round him. Text reads: New blog - Wilton Park perspectives: Thomas Bushby, intern

💬 'Wilton Park thrives on openness, and from the moment you arrive you’re greeted not with hierarchy, but with humanity.'

🖊️ In our latest blog, Thomas Bushby describes life as a Wilton Park intern.

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/idea/wilton-...

#foreignpolicy #diplomacy

Wilton Park intern Thomas Bushby at his laptop, with members of the policy team gathered round him. Text reads: New blog - Wilton Park perspectives: Thomas Bushby, intern

💬 'Wilton Park thrives on openness, and from the moment you arrive you’re greeted not with hierarchy, but with humanity.'

🖊️ In our latest blog, Thomas Bushby describes life as a Wilton Park intern.

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/idea/wilton-...

#foreignpolicy #diplomacy

A poppy field, with a poppy in bloom in the foreground. Text reads: Lest we forget

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

#remembrancesunday #remembrance

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

#remembrancesunday #remembrance