We are living through the most dangerous period of international tension since the end of the Cold War. With defence spending firmly on the agenda, alliances shifting and military forces preparing for potential conflict, where are the greatest risks to global stability? Florence Gaub , Director of the NATO Defence College Research Division, former British ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch and foreign affairs correspondent Gideon Rachman join former Director of Chatham House Robin Niblett to share expert analysis and consider what the international community must do to prevent conflict from escalating. 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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