Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri is an authoritative scholar on international relations, known for her insightful approach to complex global issues. As Director of the US and Americas Programme at Chatham House, one of the world’s leading think tanks, Leslie has cemented her reputation as a key voice on America’s evolving global role, multilateralism, and international order.
Leslie’s career began with a strong academic foundation, earning a BA from Wesleyan University, followed by an MSc with distinction from the London School of Economics and a PhD from Columbia University. Her early professional roles included working at the Congressional Research Service and the Asia Bureau of USAID, where she honed her expertise in foreign affairs and development. Leslie transitioned into academia, joining Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service before moving to the UK, where she became part of the faculty at SOAS University of London, eventually achieving the rank of Professor of International Relations in 2023.
Throughout her career, Leslie has held a series of prominent roles. From 2018 to 2024, she served as Dean of the Queen Elizabeth II Academy at Chatham House, fostering innovation in global research and leadership. She is currently Vice Chair of the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs and Deputy Chair of the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, demonstrating her commitment to advancing ethical governance and transatlantic cooperation. Leslie is also a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and serves on advisory boards at prestigious institutions like LSE IDEAS and the LSE Phelan United States Centre.
Audiences are captivated by Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri’s deep insights into geopolitics, multilateralism, and human rights. Her expertise, coupled with her ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity, makes her an invaluable addition to any event. Whether discussing the Global South, reimagining multilateralism, or analysing the shifting dynamics of US foreign policy, Leslie delivers thought-provoking and impactful presentations tailored to diverse audiences.
Books
Anchoring the World: International Order in the Twenty-First Century
Human Rights Futures
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Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri's official speaker topics are listed below:
- America’s Changing Global Role
- Multilateralism in the 21st Century
- Geopolitics and the Global South
- International Order and Global Stability
- Ethics in International Relations
- Human Rights and Transitional Justice
- 2024 – Vice Chair at Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
- 2023 – Promoted to Professor of International Relations at SOAS University of London
- 2022 – Co-editor and contributing author of ‘Building Global Prosperity: Proposals for Sustainable Growth’
- 2021 – Co-editor and contributing author of ‘Anchoring the World: International Order in the 21st Century’
- 2018–2024 – Dean at Queen Elizabeth II Academy, Chatham House
- 2007 – Appointed Professor at SOAS University of London
