Our Weapons, Our Problem: Civil Society, Domestic Policy and Arms Exports in the UK
After Italy’s general election
A discussion of the results of the March 4th election and the potential consequences for Italy and for the European Union.
The seminar will be introduced by Bill Emmott, Visiting Fellow at All Souls, author of “Good Italy, Bad Italy” (2012) and co-author of the documentary “Girlfriend in a Coma” (2013), who will then moderate a discussion among the panel.
DVDs of “Girlfriend in a Coma” will be available free of charge for all attendees.
The seminar will be introduced by Bill Emmott, Visiting Fellow at All Souls, author of “Good Italy, Bad Italy” (2012) and co-author of the documentary “Girlfriend in a Coma” (2013), who will then moderate a discussion among the panel.
DVDs of “Girlfriend in a Coma” will be available free of charge for all attendees.
Rival Power: Russia and South East Europe
A nuanced and comprehensive study of the political dynamics between Russia and key countries in Southeast Europe.
Is Russia threatening to disrupt more than two decades’ of E.U. and U.S. efforts to promote stability in post-communist Southeast Europe? Politicians and commentators in the West say, “yes.” With rising global anxiety over Russia’s political policies and objectives, Dimitar Bechev provides the only in-depth look at this volatile region.
Is Russia threatening to disrupt more than two decades’ of E.U. and U.S. efforts to promote stability in post-communist Southeast Europe? Politicians and commentators in the West say, “yes.” With rising global anxiety over Russia’s political policies and objectives, Dimitar Bechev provides the only in-depth look at this volatile region.
‘The “King of Whoppers” and political factchecking in the 2016 US presidential race’
Cyber Weapons: What Are They Good For?
There is a growing interest in the use of cyber weapons among states. But despite the increased interest in these capabilities, little is known about the nature of cyber weapons as a tool of the state. In this seminar, Max Smeets will show that they can alter the manner in which countries use their military power in various ways – including to achieve compellence. Attention will also be drawn to problems of conflict escalation and the potential symbolic value of cyber weapons as a 'prestige weapon’ to enhance ‘swaggering’.
Farmers Matter in New India but not the Same Way: Political Settlement, Discontinuous Agrarian Policy and Class-Formations
Rewarding Merit or Luck? Electoral Accountability in Comparative Perspective
Does voting based on economic performance hold governments accountable? In this paper, we argue that when alternative sources of information about the competence of incumbent governments are not available, it may be rational for citizens to cast an economic vote even when the economy is mostly determined by exogenous factors. In such context, however, economic voting is unlikely to promote democratic accountability.
The influence (and limits) of Russia’s strategic narrative during ‘information war’ in Ukraine
Mindfulness in Practice
Three group sessions on Mindfulness in Practice will be held in Seminar Room A, Manor Road Building at 12:00pm on Monday 19 February, Monday 26 February, and Monday 5 March.
These sessions are designed to deepen your experience and understanding of mindfulness, and to explore its utility for increasing wellbeing and managing stress and overload at work and in studying. Participants will learn a variety of evidence-based mindfulness practices, the theory behind them, and how to integrate them into their day. Voluntary contribution: £10 for the 3 sessions.
These sessions are designed to deepen your experience and understanding of mindfulness, and to explore its utility for increasing wellbeing and managing stress and overload at work and in studying. Participants will learn a variety of evidence-based mindfulness practices, the theory behind them, and how to integrate them into their day. Voluntary contribution: £10 for the 3 sessions.