Lord Jonathan Sumption is an author, medieval historian, barrister and former senior judge of the UK Supreme Court. His recent piece in the New York Times on why cultural decline in the US could pose a threat to democracy made waves on both sides of the pond. For the first time since the inauguration of Donald Trump, he joins UnHerd to discuss what he has observed of the American system and why he chose to ring the alarm.
Get your ticket (in-person/livestream)For conservatives in the UK and US, a split has emerged since October 7 as to how much Israel should be bolstered by its Western allies. Should British and American conservatives financially, philosophically and strategically back the IDF? Joining UnHerd to debate this contentious question are: investigative reporter Lee Fang, Novara Media’s Aaron Bastani, Conservative MP Danny Kruger and journalist Zoe Strimpel.
Get your ticket (in-person/livestream)What happens when a country goes to war with itself? And could that be the future of Britain? With fraying social fabric and rapid political disenfranchisement, the risks of cultural clashes seem increasingly likely. David Betz, Professor of War in the Modern World at King’s College London is joined by UnHerd writer Mary Harrington for an evening of conversation about the possibility and potential realities of a new civil war.
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