The Art of the Diplomatic Deal: Lord Darroch

In this episode of The Geopolitics of Business, Sam Gyimah sits down with Lord Darroch, former UK Ambassador to Washington and former National Security Adviser, for an unflinching conversation on diplomacy, power and Britain’s place in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. 

They discuss the unprecedented speed and unpredictability of Trump 2.0, how influence really works inside today’s Washington, and what the UK must do to protect its strategic and economic interests in a world defined by tariff wars, fragmentation and volatile alliances. 

As Lord Darroch reflects on more than forty years at the sharp end of global decision-making, he shares candid insights into how governments, businesses and leaders can navigate the turbulence ahead — from Ukraine, Russia and China to shifting US alliances and the risks reshaping global markets. 

Host: Sam Gyimah, Founder and CEO of SG& Capital Partners 

Producers: Clare Williamson and Duncan Williamson for TGOB Media Ltd in partnership with SG& Capital Partners Ltd.   

Music composed by Sophie Sirota 

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You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter. 

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