Is Europe a player or a playground in the global power game? How does Europe navigate the intensifying rivalry between the United States and China? Can it assert its own strategic autonomy, or is it destined to remain a battleground for external powers? These are the pressing questions at the heart of Professor Luis Simón’s award-winning ERC project. Join us for an exclusive inaugural lecture where Professor Simón will unveil his groundbreaking theory on Europe’s role in the turbulent geopolitics of our time. Are you ready to challenge your perspective?
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the Brussels School of Governance are delighted to invite you to the ERC inaugural lecture by Professor Luis Simón, whose award-winning project explores one of the most pressing challenges in contemporary international politics: the implications of Sino-American competition for Europe and for debates in European strategic autonomy.
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This event is part of VUB's public programme: a programme for everyone who believes that scientific knowledge sharing, critical thinking and dialogue are an important first step to create impact in the world. As an Urban Engaged University, VUB aims to be a driver of change in the world. With our academic edcuational programmes and innovative research, we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and to making a difference locally and globally.