John Kampfner is a renowned author, journalist, and political commentator who helps audiences worldwide understand and interpret geopolitical issues shaping society.

John has worked as a foreign correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, Financial Times, and the BBC, covering major global events such as the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe, the rise of Vladimir Putin, and the impact of Russian foreign policy on global affairs. He has also reported on conflicts in the Middle East and the global rise of right-wing populism.

John writes regularly for the Guardian, Financial Times, and Der Spiegel. He frequently appears on television and radio for various European broadcasters and continues to produce programmes for BBC Radio 4 and the World Service. His most recent book, In Search of Berlin (2023), received critical acclaim.

John is a Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, Chair of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, and was the founding Chair of Turner Contemporary, one of the UK's most successful art galleries. In 2019, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for his services to the arts by Bath Spa University.