Is there a future for Centrism in this Polarised world? Meet the Leaders with Yair Zivan and Jo Phillips

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The world is witnessing a resurgence of extremism, nationalism and populism; can the voice of reason re-emerge?

Join us with British-Israeli political advisor and author of The Centre Must Hold, Yair Zivan, in conversation with broadcaster and writer, Jo Phillips, for an interactive Meet the Leaders on Thursday 24th October at 5:30pm to discuss important questions about centrism, what it is and how the world might again become more pragmatic and moderate.

In an age of complex global challenges, extremism and populism offer a simple narrative to a public craving a sense of normalcy. The Centre Must Hold contains a series of essays from those who have led from the centre or made significant contributions to centrist thought and policy-making, including former prime ministers, policy makers, ministers and leading journalists from across the world. 

Upon registration, you will be able to leave any questions or comments for Yair and Jo to review during the webinar. These will be shared with them beforehand. Please note you will also be able to ask questions via the chat throughout the event.

Panelists
  • Yair Zivan

    Yair Zivan is the author and editor of 'The Centre Must Hold - Why Centrism is the answer to extremism and polarisation' which was released this summer and makes the case for political centrism through a series of essays from leading politicians, journalists, thinkers and policy-makers. Yair is senior foreign policy advisor to Yair Lapid, the leader of Israel's largest centrist political party and current Leader of the Opposition. He has been working with Mr. Lapid since 2014 throughout his tenures as Finance Minister, leader of the opposition, Foreign Minister and Prime Minister of Israel. Before working for Mr. Lapid, Yair was international media spokesperson for President Shimon Peres.

  • Jo Phillips

    Award winning journalist and former Director of Communications in the corporate and not for profit sectors, Jo’s career spans politics, public affairs and media. She was Paddy Ashdown’s Press Secretary when he was Leader of the Liberal Democrats and has acted as professional lead for a range of organisations on strategic policy and communications, lobbying and stakeholder relations. A regular political commentator on national and international broadcast media, she writes for The Guardian, The Independent, Total Politics and other national publications. She was Editor of the award-winning current affairs show Sunday Service for Radio 5 Live and Editor of live TV coverage of political party conferences for the BBC.

Where

Online Event

When

Thursday 24th October 2024, 5:30 pm

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