Doha Debates comes to Bradford Literature Festival

As global forces challenge long-held ideas of culture, citizenship and belonging, Doha Debates brought its globally acclaimed town hall format to Bradford Literature Festival (BLF) (27 June – 6 July 2025) for a timely, thought-provoking event: “Doha Debates Town Hall: The Future of National Identity and the Nation State.”

“Bradford’s spirit of cultural richness and critical inquiry makes it the perfect place for this conversation,” said Amjad Atallah, Managing Director of Doha Debates. “In an era where national identity is being reimagined and contested across borders, we’re proud to bring our town hall format back to BLF—to listen, to challenge, and to learn alongside a new generation of thinkers who are shaping what comes next.”