Chatham House, also known as the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a non-profit policy institute based in London, England. It was founded in 1920 by a group of prominent British politicians, diplomats, and academics. The institute's mission is to promote the understanding of international affairs and to provide a forum for informed discussion and debate. Chatham House does not publish news articles, but it does produce reports, briefings, and podcasts on a variety of topics related to international affairs. The institute also hosts conferences, workshops, and other events that bring together experts from around the world to discuss pressing global issues. The current chairman of Chatham House is Lord Waldegrave of North Hill. The institute's website is chathamhouse.org.