Europe is facing a moment of profound moment of crisis. From Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and shifting transatlantic dynamics to economic stagnation, political fragmentation, and the rise of populism, the foundations of the European project are under strain. In this talk, Timothy Garton Ash will reflect on the nature of Europe’s current crisis, examining whether it represents a temporary convergence of challenges or a deeper structural turning point.

The U.S. Navy remains optimized to deter and defeat a traditional amphibious invasion of Taiwan, while the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is more likely to pursue a slow, layered gray zone campaign to achieve unification without triggering decisive conflict. This mismatch risks leaving the United States prepared for the least likely course of action while vulnerable to the most probable one. Effective deterrence in this environment will require a Navy capable of imposing immediate, scalable, and primarily non-lethal costs across multiple domains.

On behalf of the United Nations Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Politics and International Relations, we invite you to a special guest lecture delivered by United Nations Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix on Thursday, 18 June 2026, 1700-1800 at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. The evening marks the conclusion of the inaugural Peace and Security Fellowship, a collaborative programme delivered by the University of Oxford and the United Nations Department of Peace Operations in May and June.

What are the human skills that set you apart in the age of AI? How can you develop them whilst studying at Oxford and also make a difference to society? Chaired by Oxford's Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Freya Johnston.

This event brings together leading specialists on Peruvian politics to discuss the dynamics of Peru’s 2026 general elections following the first round of voting. The panel will explore changing patterns of electoral behaviour, the fragmentation of the political landscape, possible second-round outcomes, and the institutional and social challenges awaiting the next government amid ongoing political instability, insecurity, and public distrust.