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East of Empire: Egypt, India, and the World between the Wars
For many years, scholars, politicians and activists have drawn comparisons between the partitions of India-Pakistan and Israel-Palestine, two seismic events which took place mere months apart. Yet they were far more than comparable: the two partitions were in fact deeply interconnected, and share origins in the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire after World War I.
Prof Kelly Greenhill: Fear and Present Danger: Extra-factual Sources of Threat Perception and Proliferation
When U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg famously told President Harry Truman that he’d have to “scare the hell out of the American people” to secure support for the coming Cold War, Vandenburg was tapping into a tried-and-true tradition of strategically cultivating fear to influence attitudes and change behavior. While this tactic has a long history of use, strikingly little has been written on precisely how, why, and when it actually works. In this talk, Greenhill offers just such an explanation.
Oxford Conservative Thought Reading Group (Week 6: Conservatism as an 'Ideology')
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!)
Each week we read one assigned text, and we recommend more for anyone who is very keen!
The OCT meets weekly in term time on Fridays from 4-5:30pm.
Week 6 explores the question of whether conservatism is an 'ideology', with a reading from Michael Freeden.
Each week we read one assigned text, and we recommend more for anyone who is very keen!
The OCT meets weekly in term time on Fridays from 4-5:30pm.
Week 6 explores the question of whether conservatism is an 'ideology', with a reading from Michael Freeden.
Fireside Chat with Prof Jeffrey Sachs: Can US-China Relations Develop Sustainably? (Online Event)
The relationship between the United States and China is one of the most consequential for global stability and prosperity. As tensions continue to shape international politics, questions remain about whether the two great powers can find a path toward sustainable and cooperative relations. Join the Oxford University International Relations Society for a fireside chat with Professor Jeffrey Sachs as he explores the future of US-China relations, the economic and geopolitical forces at play, and the possibilities for peaceful coexistence in an era of great-power competition.
In Conversation with Prof Tomoko Okagaki: State Socialisation: Japan's Conformity to International Law (OxIRSoc)
Japan’s integration into the Janus-faced international society has long been shaped by processes of state socialization, where norms, rules, and expectations influence its diplomatic conduct. From the 19th century onwards, how has Japan navigated pressures to conform to the international society? What lessons can be drawn from Japan’s experience for broader discussions on international political reconciliation?