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With war in the Middle East, Donald Trump’s return to the White House, and a new Labour government in the UK, 2025 has brought dramatic political shifts. These come alongside rising climate urgency, widening global inequality, and disruptive advances in AI and biotechnology.
In this timely talk, Professor Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, explores the key trends shaping our world.
Drawing on decades of expertise in international security, he considers the challenges and opportunities that may define the second half of this turbulent decade — and asks whether a more peaceful, sustainable future is still within reach.
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About the Author
Professor Paul Rogers
Paul is Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University. He is a biologist by original training, lecturing at Imperial College in plant pathology and working as a senior scientific officer in Uganda and Kenya. He moved to Peace Studies at Bradford University in 1979, working primarily on the changing causes of international conflict, especially in relation to socio-economic divisions and environmental limits to growth. He is international security adviser to Open Democracy, writes a weekly column, and is a frequent broadcaster. His most recent book is The Insecurity Trap, Hawthorn Press, 2024.
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