Join one of our leading foreign policy thinkers, former Chatham House director Robin Niblett , for a timely and provocative look at the changing world order. As America steps back from the role it has played since 1945, he asks what comes next — and how smaller, agile states might help shape a more stable future. Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025 has accelerated a shift away from the post-war settlement built around American military and economic leadership. With Washington taking a more assertive and unpredictable approach, and China and Russia pursuing their own ambitions, the global balance of power is being redrawn. Can countries such as Taiwan, Switzerland and Singapore offer useful lessons in resilience, diplomacy and influence for a more uncertain age? In conversation with Times Radio 's Manveen Rana . There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.

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