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.

In his new book, Professor Frédéric Ramel invites us to change the way we look at international relations. He identifies benevolence as a neglected concept in International Relations and International Political Theory. He defines it as a moral principle which promotes attention to vulnerability, as well as temperance, kindness, sensibility, and friendship.