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.

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.

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.

Trump, Putin, NATO and the Defence of Europe: The role of public policy

Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė is Co-founder at the Council on Geostrategy where she is responsible for the organisation’s strategy and growth. She is also a Fellow of the Durham Institute of Research, Development, and Invention (DIRDI). Her areas of research expertise and interests include Euro-Atlantic geopolitics, Eastern European and Baltic politics and security and maritime affairs. Her previous experience includes research and external affairs roles at the Henry Jackson Society.

The second Trump Administration: Implications and expectations for South East Europe

With the start of the second term of the Trump administration, questions arise about the impact of his administration’s policies on South East Europe i.e the Balkans and Turkey. From U.S. engagement in the region to shifts in diplomatic priorities and methodologies, this discussion will explore the potential consequences for political stability, economic ties, and security dynamics.

The transition away from fossil fuels in Europe: Geopolitical and practical implications

The transition away from fossil fuels in Europe is a crucial step toward addressing climate change. But also it is a process fraught with significant geopolitical and practical challenges. Traditional oil and gas suppliers to the European Union will face a significant decline in demand, and hence earnings, as Europe moves towards net zero. Many of these supplier countries are relatively poor, growing and in neighbourhoods much less stable than the EU.
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