Jeffrey Liu

I am a candidate for a DPhil in Politics under the supervision of Professor Daniel McDermott. I am also a Researcher at the Cambridge Initiative for Peace Settlements (University of Cambridge) where I work in collaboration with Professor Marc Weller and Dr Mark Retter.

Conservatism in Europe (Oxford Conservative Thought, Week 8)

The Oxford Conservative Thought (OCT) Reading Group is a non-partisan group devoted to academic exploration of small-c conservative political thought. We welcome, and actively encourage, viewpoint diversity and constructive engagement across ideological divides (all good-willed participants are welcome!)

Week 8 focuses on the divergent manifestations of conservatism across Europe, with a reading from Richard Bourke.

Please register here: forms.gle/W4tX5qFgSAU171ap9

Each week we read one assigned text, and we recommend more for anyone who is very keen!

The EU in the Age of Trump: Evolution, Expansion, and the UK’s Diminishing Role?

The European Union has continually evolved in response to external shocks, often emerging stronger and more integrated in the face of crises. From its origins as an economic project in the aftermath of World War II to the deepening of political and monetary union, the EU has repeatedly adapted to global challenges. The financial crisis of 2008 led to greater fiscal coordination, Brexit reinforced solidarity among remaining member states, and the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unprecedented joint debt issuance.
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