John Kampfner

author, journalist, speaker

John Kampfner is an award-winning author, columnist and foreign affairs specialist

In a career spanning 40 years he has had a front-row seat at many of the world's biggest events

He is now in the midst of his eighth book project, his most ambitious yet, in which he travels to inspiring countries that are dealing with the challenges of our times

His weekly newsletter is at: johnkampfner.substack.com

His regular columns for the Guardian, Foreign Policy, Politico and others can be found here

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  • "One of Europe's foremost intellectuals"

    Andrew Roberts, Historian

  • "One of Britain's most distinguished political writers"

    Mail on Sunday

  • "His analysis is simply peerless"

    Literary Review

  • "The ideal guide"

    Jonathan Freedland, Guardian

  • "Smart, provocative, entertaining"

    Kay Burley, Sky News