In the seventh annual Julian Priestley Lecture, Jonathan Freedland explores how the evolving political landscape under Donald Trump demands a fundamental rethink of the UK´s relationship with Europe. With characteristic insight and clarity, Freedland examines the implications of America´s shifting global role and argues that the UK can no longer rely on traditional transatlantic assumptions. This lecture forms part of a series established in memory of Julian Priestley, former Secretary General of the European Parliament (1997 - 2007), honouring his deep commitment to the European ideal.

Simon Glendinning, Professor of European Philosophy and Head of Department at the European Institute of the London School of Economics, explores the rich and often complicated relationship between Britain and Europe in his talk "Europe: The View from Britain – A Politico-Philosophical Exploration of European Identity and Britishness." Looking beyond Brexit headlines, Glendinning asks how Britain’s story has been shaped by its closeness to, and distance from, Europe.

In his new book, Professor Frédéric Ramel invites us to change the way we look at international relations. He identifies benevolence as a neglected concept in International Relations and International Political Theory. He defines it as a moral principle which promotes attention to vulnerability, as well as temperance, kindness, sensibility, and friendship.