In Conversation with Prof Joseph Nye: Donald Trump and the Fate of the American Century

The United States has long been seen as the anchor of the international order. But with Donald Trump’s return to the political spotlight, many are asking whether the era of American global leadership—often called the "American Century"—is coming to an end. How might a second Trump presidency reshape U.S. foreign policy, alliances, and the future of global stability?

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

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.
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