Before becoming Labour’s National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell gave a lecture in China at one of its top diplomatic and security universities. On March 21, 2024, Powell was a top guest at the the Institute of International Strategic Studies (IISS), Peking University. He participated in a session titled “Can We Stop the Next War? Conflict Mediation in the Era of Global Disorder”…
In the grand surroundings of the the Qiulin Lecture Hall, Powell (according to a note published by the university) shared:
“…his experiences and lessons from conflict mediation efforts in Northern Ireland, Colombia, and Afghanistan. He opined that lasting peace solutions must be sought for the Israeli-Palestinian and Russian-Ukrainian conflicts, not just temporary ceasefires. He also mentioned China’s successful role in normalizing relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, highlighting China’s increasing responsibility as a major power in international mediation efforts.”
The digest of the lecture mentions Powell’s role as the founder of Inter Mediate. Does Labour’s National Security Adviser really believe the Chinese government should be taking an increased role “international mediation efforts”?
