The Crisis of the European Union: Challenges, Analyses, Solutions

I have a chapter in the soon to be published book 'The crisis of the European Union: Challenges, Analyses, Solutions' edited by Andreas Grimmel. My chapter is entitled 'A Europe of Dropouts? Brexit and the question of European solidarity'. 

Full details available here: https://www.routledge.com/The-Crisis-of-the-European-Union-Challenges-Analyses-Solutions/Grimmel/p/book/9781138215641 

CPAC's Perspective with Alison Smith

I appeared on CPAC's Perspective with Alison Smith to discuss the UK election. I'm on 09:25-16:50 and at 29:00 I became... an outtake. I think my reaction sums up the mood of the country.

http://www.cpac.ca/…/perspective-with-al…/episodes/50431682/

An English Foreign Policy: Little England or Little Britain?

A post for St George's Day considering what an English foreign policy might look like if the UK breaks up. Thanks to the LSE's British Politics and Policy blog for hosting.

http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/an-english-foreign-policy-little-england-or-little-britain/

Clip of interview about the general election to be broadcast on Sunday on Perspective with Alison Smith, CPAC

SUN. on #Perspective w @AlisonSmith___: She was just the last woman standing - @timothyloliver on what's at stake for @theresa_may in #GE17 pic.twitter.com/iKpjQoCvS9

— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) April 21, 2017

What are the positive to Britain finally triggering Article 50?

My attempt to see something positive about Brexit, albeit with some caveats that I'll be writing about in the near future. Video c/o the LSE. 

Written evidence to the 'The indispensable ally? US, NATO and UK Defence relations inquiry' of the Commons Defence select committee.

Evidence submitted with Nick Kitchen to the House of Commons Defence Select Committee's inquiry into the US, NATO and UK defence relationship.

In the submission we explore the UK's strategic options which include: 

1. 'Switzerland with nukes'
2. A 'pivot' away from Europe
3. An EU-UK 'special relationship'
4. A 'global European balancer'
5. 'Adrift and lost at sea'

As we point out, each option must be assessed against two markers. First, whether they will allow the UK to respond to the strategic risks that Britain and its allies are likely to face in the near future. Second, the way in which the interests of allies in NATO – not least the United States – as well as the EU, may condition their reaction to each option. British decision makers cannot take for granted the way in which allies will react to the path the UK chooses to take.

Submission here. Full details of the inquiry here.

'The Brexit Negotiation to Come', article in the Wall St. Journal

My thoughts, with Andrew Hammond, on what happens next now that Theresa May has triggered Article 50, c/o the Wall St Journal.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-brexit-negotiation-to-come-1490730282

European Young Leaders, Lisbon, March 2017

Last week I spoke on a panel about Brexit at the European Young Leaders gathering in Lisbon. Joining me on the panel were Owen Jones and Denis MacShane. Pictures here, c/o Friends of Europe.

Lisbon LSE Alumni talk

Below are a few pictures of my talk last Thursday to the LSE Alumni group in Lisbon. Thanks to Emanuel (British Council) and Robert (LSE Alumni group) for setting this up and providing the pictures.

The Political Economy of Brexit

I have a chapter in the soon to be published 'The Political Economy of Brexit' edited by David Bailey and Leslie Budd. Further details of the book can be found on the Agenda website:  http://www.agendapub.com/books/political-economy?view=title&id=24

Theory and Brexit: can theoretical approaches help us understand Brexit?

My latest piece for the LSE's Brexit Blog explores various theoretical approaches to understanding Brexit.

Full piece here: http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/brexit/2017/03/14/theory-and-brexit-can-theoretical-approaches-help-us-understand-brexit/

Written evidence submitted to the House of Commons inquiry, 'Article 50 negotiations: Implications of 'no deal' inquiry'

The House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee today published its report 'Article 50 negotiations: Implications of 'no deal' inquiry.

The written evidence I submitted can be found here: http://data.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/committeeevidence.svc/evidencedocument/foreign-affairs-committee/implications-of-leaving-the-eu-for-the-uks-role-in-the-world/written/35660.html