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The politics of climate change Jun 15, 2026

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The climate crisis is a global challenge requiring global cooperation to tackle it, but the political world seems further than ever from a consensus about how to do that. What explains the rollback of net-zero commitments, and the growing green backlash?

The future of refugee integration Jun 15, 2026

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As climate disasters intensify worldwide and displacement reaches historic levels, understanding the economic foundations of integration and their fragility in the face of climate shocks, has become critical for policymakers everywhere. Join experts on refugee integration and climate policy leaders for a film screening and conversation on how to promote the integration of refugees in an era of climate disruption

The ecological continuation of empire in the Arab world Jun 11, 2026

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This lecture by Marwa Daoudy, held in honour of the renowned scholar Fred Halliday, will explore the entanglement of colonialism, capitalism, and environmental exploitation that has shaped the modern global order in ways that continue to structure global inequality.

The runtime revolution: how generative AI is reshaping value and organisations Jun 10, 2026

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Join Youngjin Yoo for his inaugural lecture, where he will set out a new agenda for understanding how this technological and economic shift is reshaping value creation, technological design, and the organisation.

Reading wars: the story (so far) of Western literacy and the future of free speech Jun 09, 2026

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Who gets access to books? And, to what extent does the act of reading shape our humanity?

Ten years on: Brexit and Britain’s political future Jun 08, 2026

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In June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that reshaped British politics, society, and the economy in profound and lasting ways. Ten years on, this event brings together leading voices from politics, journalism, and academia to reflect on how Brexit has transformed political identities, party competition, public trust, and Britain’s place in the world.

How to win a trade war Jun 04, 2026

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In this public event, Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown discuss their new book, How to Win a Trade War.

The everywhere millionaire: who is really rich in America and how they got there Jun 02, 2026

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The story of wealth in America isn’t just about Wall Street or Silicon Valley—it’s also about the quiet fortunes of Main Street business owners, whose growing economic and political power often escapes the spotlight.

The halted march of the European left: lessons from history Jun 01, 2026

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In the 1970s, the European left was thriving. Across the continent, numerous groups emerged to defend the working‑class in all its diversity. New waves of organising—led by women, migrants, and young workers—pointed to the vitality of the labour movement. And then... the left’s progress came to a sharp halt. What brought about such decline? What lessons must we take away from this historical turning point?

From citizen to subject: police militarisation and the imperial boomerang May 27, 2026

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Militarised policing is one of the preconditions for fascist rule, but how and why would police in liberal democracies militarise?