The Challenge of Populism to Representative and Federal Democracy 11th July 2019 A Global Policy Institute seminar sponsored by the Federal Trust and Max Weber Studies journal and hosted by Coventry University London. Programme: Professor Ralph Schroeder, Oxford Internet Institute:Populism and the role of digital media Dr Marzia Maccaferri, Goldsmiths, [...]
Theresa May's final days as Prime Minister Dr Freud’s prognosis from her therapy by Ira Straus Chair, Centre for War-Peace Studies 21st June 2019 These notes were found lying on the desk of Dr Freud on 14 June 2019. In light of their public importance, they are being made available [...]
by Ira StrausChair, Centre for War-Peace Studies 5th June 2019 1. In Europe The center of gravity in the new European Parliament (EP) is, overall, in the same center-right and pro-EU space it inhabited before. However, it has significantly changed its emphasis in two specific areas: an enlarged cohort seeking [...]
by Dr Hywel Ceri Jones 8th May 2019 The Welsh and Scottish Assemblies as well as the UK Government have all declared an environmental emergency. Climate change, biodiversity and pollution have shot to the top of the political agenda, powered especially by the inspiring leadership and pressures from schoolchildren and students. The [...]
CANCELLED Wednesday, 22nd May 2019 5.00 - 7.00pm, followed by a reception Venue: Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, London SW1P 3RB To the surprise of many, European Elections are scheduled to take place in the UK on 23rd May. Our panellists will discuss the significance of the Elections for British [...]
4th June 2019 SPEAKERS: Dr Giacomo Benedetto Senior Lecturer in Politics – Jean Monnet Chair, Royal Holloway, University of London Dr Charlotte GalpinLecturer in German and European Politics and Deputy Director of the Institute for German Studies, University of Birmingham Felix DaneHead of the UK & Ireland office, Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation Chaired [...]
by Ira Straus Chair, Centre for War-Peace Studies 3rd April 2019 Only a single transferable vote can guarantee a timely result. A confirmatory up-or-down vote could follow. Parliament’s effort to avert catastrophe has had to take the form of a procedural rebellion, given the conduct of the PM; but its [...]
by Ira StrausChair, Center for War-Peace Studies 28th March 2019 In setting forth procedures for deciding its preference among the multiple Brexit options, Parliament has shown wisdom on one point, unwisdom on another. It is wise in allowing five calendar days for its members to converse and caucus among one [...]
by Ira Straus Chair, Center for War-Peace Studies 22 March 2019 Of all Theresa May’s red lines, one and only one is legitimately termed “Red”: the one that prohibits any Brexit that divides the United Kingdom. It is Red as it is a vital national interest, indeed the foremost of all [...]
27th March 2019 Joint event by the Federal Trust, Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation and Global Policy Institute A panel discussion reviewing the Brexit process just before the expiry of the 2-year deadline for the Article 50 procedure. Speakers: Baroness Smith of Newnham Director of the European Centre in the Department of Politics and [...]
