Chloe Dalton

Chloe Dalton is a British writer, political adviser, and foreign policy specialist with more than a decade of experience in the UK Parliament and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Dalton has provided counsel and written for figures such as former Foreign Secretary William Hague and United Nations Special Envoy Angelina Jolie, contributing to the development of foreign policy initiatives and human rights campaigns. Her work focuses on global issues including conflict, human rights, and the advancement of women, and she is known for communicating complex international affairs topics with clarity.

Dalton’s debut book, "Raising Hare," explores her experience nurturing a wild leveret during the COVID-19 pandemic, blending memoir and nature writing with an analytical perspective. The book became a bestseller, earning short listings for the Wainwright Prize and the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, and winning the Wainwright Prize for nature writing. It was also selected as a Waterstones Book of the Year and the Hay Festival Book of the Year, and featured as a Critics Best Books pick in publications such as The Times, Financial Times, Guardian, Spectator, and iNews. Dalton’s writing is recognized for its clarity and its exploration of the connection between humans and animals, establishing her as a notable voice in contemporary literature.

Dalton divides her time between London and the English countryside, drawing inspiration for both her literary and advisory work. Her public speaking engagements and media appearances address the intersection of politics, nature, and personal transformation, demonstrating her ability to engage diverse audiences. Dalton’s career reflects adaptability and resilience, as well as a capacity to reflect on and share the challenges encountered in both professional and personal spheres.