Inheritance, demographics, and economic development

The ecological continuation of empire in the Arab world

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.

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

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

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

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

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.