Blavatnik Bool Talk: Timely Cash: Lessons from 2,500 Years of Giving People Money
Join Professor Stefan Dercon and Dr Flavia Galvani for a talk with Ugo Gentilini about his new book, Timely Cash: Lessons from 2,500 Years of Giving People Money.
The starvation of civilian populations in war
Mass starvation in war is resurgent, devastating populations across numerous contemporary and recent armed conflicts.
Drawing in part on the different manifestations of starvation in Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine, Tom Dannenbaum, Associate Professor of International Law at The Fletcher School, in conversation with Professor Janina Dill, Dame Louise Richardson Chair in Global Security at the Blavatnik School of Government, will reflect on international law as it relates to civilian starvation, clarifying the legal framework and identifying challenges to its application.
Drawing in part on the different manifestations of starvation in Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine, Tom Dannenbaum, Associate Professor of International Law at The Fletcher School, in conversation with Professor Janina Dill, Dame Louise Richardson Chair in Global Security at the Blavatnik School of Government, will reflect on international law as it relates to civilian starvation, clarifying the legal framework and identifying challenges to its application.
To Be a Jewish State: Zionism as the New Judaism, by Yaacov Yadgar. Book launch event: Prof. Amnon Raz-Krakotzkin (Ben Gurion University) in conversation with the author
Oxford Ukraine Hub Workshop 1: Ukrainian Environmentalisms: Perspectives from Science, Policy, and Culture
This is the first in a series of workshops open to the public hosted by the Oxford Ukraine Hub.
The US and the world
This event, taking place the day after the US presidential inauguration, will give attendees a chance to engage in critical dialogue on how the US can navigate complex global challenges, and the country’s evolving role in an interconnected world.
Charting Ukraine's Future with Sir Lawrence Freedman: Ceasefire Scenarios and Security Frameworks
Join Oxford Diplomatic Society and Oxford University International Relations Society for a discussion with Sir Lawrence Freedman (KCL) to explore potential pathways to a ceasefire in Ukraine, examine scenarios and possible security frameworks for regional and global stability, and analyse the influence of international alliances on Ukraine's future.
Justas Petrauskas
My research interests include the politics of difference and multi-ethnicity, ethnic conflict, democratic backsliding, and the politics of the European Union.
My thesis examines the long-term effects of institutional solutions designed to manage ethnic differences in plural societies, with a particular focus on their impact on national identity and ethnic salience. More broadly, I am interested in the intersection of comparative politics and political theory, as well as mixed-methods research and the philosophy of social science.
DPIR MPhil students awarded Department’s latest thesis prize
The Political Economy of Strategic Technology Transfer: Security, Aid, and Benefit-Sharing in an Era of AI Competition
Postgraduate students, fellows, staff and faculty from any discipline are welcome. This group aims to foster frequent interdisciplinary critical dialogue across Oxford and beyond about the political impacts of emerging technologies.
Please email elisabeth.siegel@politics.ox.ac.uk in advance to participate or with any questions. Remote attendance is possible, but in-person attendance is prioritized (and provided refreshment). Discussion topics will be finalized and optional readings will be sent out a week in advance.
Please email elisabeth.siegel@politics.ox.ac.uk in advance to participate or with any questions. Remote attendance is possible, but in-person attendance is prioritized (and provided refreshment). Discussion topics will be finalized and optional readings will be sent out a week in advance.
Geopolitics of the Arctic: Competition and Collaboration
Session Description: The Arctic is at the forefront of global change, where climate, geopolitics, and innovation converge. This session, titled "Geopolitics of the Arctic: Competition and Collaboration", examines the region's growing strategic importance as melting ice opens new trade routes and access to resources. Nicolas Jouan will guide us through the complexities of Arctic geopolitics, focusing on the interplay between competition and collaboration among major powers, including China, Russia, and Western nations.