Thought Exercise: Laurie Bristow
Laurie Bristow
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Dig deeper with our Thought Exercise series. Hear from experts on urgent issues of our time, then join in on the discussion during a wide-ranging, interactive exchange. Today’s guest, falling on the 4th anniversary of the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, is Laurie Bristow (Kabul: Final Call), the last British ambassador to Afghanistan (2021) and former ambassador to Russia (2016-2020). Together, you’ll take part in a fascinating conversation on geopolitics and deterrence, as you discuss the crucial role of diplomacy in times of global political unrest. Chaired by Liz Lloyd.