Tony Blair

About the Author

Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007, is a prominent political figure renowned for his leadership during pivotal global events, including the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland and the response to the 9/11 attacks. After leaving office, Blair founded the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, focusing on governance, technology, and countering extremism. His incisive commentary on faith, politics, and international affairs has established him as a thoughtful debater and author. In Hitchens vs. Blair: Be It Resolved Religion Is a Force for Good in the World (Munk Debates), Blair passionately argues for religion's positive role in society, engaging in a spirited exchange with Christopher Hitchens that highlights his articulate defense of moderate faith in modern times.