Alisa Hoenig

I am a first-year student on the MPhil in International Relations and a member of St Hugh’s College. My research studies small and middle powers in the Indo-Pacific, specifically their positioning and behaviour in the context of the current US-China competition. I am more broadly interested in geopolitical and geo-economic dynamics in the Indo-Pacific, as well as between this region and Europe.

Winant Lecture: The End of Black Politics

The U.S. 2024 election may mark the beginning of a new political era, with right-wing populism gaining unexpected support from racial minorities, especially younger men. This shift contributed to the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris, a Black/mixed race woman. The potential rise of a multicultural conservative populism challenges the political alignments and understandings of 20th-century Black politics, particularly those shaped by the Civil Rights Movement.

The starvation of civilian populations in war

Mass starvation in war is resurgent, devastating populations across numerous contemporary and recent armed conflicts.

Drawing in part on the different manifestations of starvation in Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine, Tom Dannenbaum, Associate Professor of International Law at The Fletcher School, in conversation with Professor Janina Dill, Dame Louise Richardson Chair in Global Security at the Blavatnik School of Government, will reflect on international law as it relates to civilian starvation, clarifying the legal framework and identifying challenges to its application.

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

I am a first-year MPhil Comparative Government student. My research interests include the politics of difference, 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.

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