John Kampfner

On the day of Trump-Davos-Doom, here's an animation that sets out some optimism. 'Braver New World'. Ten countries with lessons in radical change to improve lives & strengthen democracy. More on the book to come, including some thrilling endorsements

This evening at 6pm. Large audience expected. Keen to hear what @DMiliband has to say...

A very positive review of Braver New World in @NewStatesman followed the next day by a very positive piece in @Daily_Express. What does that mean, I wonder? Shoots of optimism on both sides of the political divide?

I'm in discussion with @DMiliband @theRSAorg this coming Thurs 21st May to discuss a future for Labour, the UK and further afield... and of course 'Braver New World'. Part of @ObserverUK Book Club. observer.co.uk/our-events/the…

was a great conversation @hoyer_kat

With Britain in the throes of leadership mayhem, there's only one way for liberal democracy to survive: think big, think bold, think imaginatively. There is no future for caution. Braver New World. @guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

The Observer Book Club - 21 May Join us for a discussion of Braver New World, the new book by award-winning journalist John Kampfner. He will be joined by former UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband and The Observer Editor-in-Chief James Harding. 🔽 thersa.co/3Qz4rVH

Braver New World by John Kampfner @johnkampfner — how to be bold in troubled times ft.com/content/7de313… via @ft

A lovely review of Braver New World @FT. 'A fine book'... and more... thank you. In a week when politics in the UK and elsewhere is shown to be disarray, some optimism and some possible solutions might be deemed in order. ft.com/content/7de313…

Last night I had the German launch of Braver New World. Amazing night, full house of scarily bright Germans, Britons & guests from all over. Thanks @Kieran_drake for chairing & @andrewjonathanm @UKinGermany for amazing hospitality. More events can be found jkampfner.net

🇹🇼🌏 Excited to dive into @johnkampfner's new book, BRAVER NEW WORLD! John visits 10 countries that have managed to tackle different challenges and become models. He visits Taiwan to look at its universal healthcare. Estonia for digitalization, Morocco for solar, and more.

COMMENTARY: I increasingly find myself to be the only person in Berlin with a good word to say about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, writes @johnkampfner. politico.eu/article/german…

A good and fair assessment of Merz' first year.

COMMENTARY: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz may not be sure-footed or consistent, but he has been more strategic than he's given credit for, writes @johnkampfner. politico.eu/article/german…

A year of Merz: rocky ride - reforms slow, inconsistent towards Trump. Yet he's the first recent chancellor who's candid to voters about threats and not served up easy reassurances. Despite his flaws, he shows courage. My defence of him @POLITICOEurope politico.eu/article/german…

Unexpected countries are solving issues of migration, healthcare, and digitization at a time where nothing feels possible. Join @johnkampfner and I as we discuss his new book and his search for optimism and success stories from around the world.   brnw.ch/21x258o

"I became a professional pessimist . . . whenever something happened or something was about to happen, I always predicted the worst," said @johnkampfner, author of 'Braver New World.' " But I woke up one day and I just thought, 'This isn't really doing me or anybody else any good.'" Kampfner ultimately decided to set out on a three-year adventure to discover what countries around the world are doing to meet the greatest challenges of our time. In this week's episode of the Council's Deep Dish podcast, he shares the surprising lessons he learned. 🎧 Tune in to the full episode: bit.ly/42rmOP3

Delighted the German version of Braver New World is now on pre-order (via usual online outlets), ahead of publication Sept 22. Just seen the cover. It's great. A dozen UK events coming weeks, plus in Berlin on the Eng and Ger versions. Info via my website jkampfner.net

Very flattered by this friendly and thorough review of my book in @ForeignPolicy, by @johnkampfner, which doubles as an expert analysis on Merz's first year in offfice (though with an overly optimistic headline, if Germany “has finally” grown up reamins to be seen)

PODCAST: @johnkampfner talks to @AdamsonPaul about his new book 'Braver New World: The Countries Daring To Do Things Others Won't' encompass-europe.com/podcasts/brave… @AtlanticBooks