Description
Seventy years after the Suez Crisis, this conversation reflects on the moment many historians regard as the symbolic end of Britain’s imperial era.
Bringing together historians and political thinkers, the event examines the geopolitical consequences of Suez, the emergence of a US-led post-war order and the psychological impact of imperial decline on Britain’s national identity and relationship with the wider world.
The discussion considers how the legacy of Suez continues to shape contemporary debates around power, sovereignty and Britain’s place in global politics.
About the Speaker
Prof. Owen Greene
Professor Owen Greene is a distinguished scholar in International Security and Development at the University of Bradford. With a prolific career spanning over two decades, he has authored or co-authored nine books and more than 240 research articles, reports, and chapters, and has edited over 15 volumes.
About the Chair
Saeed Khan
Saeed Khan is a cultural historian and commentator based at Wayne State University in Detroit, where he teaches in the departments of History and Global Studies. His academic expertise includes Islamic and Middle Eastern history, Islamic political thought, and transnational identities. Alongside his academic work, he is a frequent analyst for international media outlets. Saeed is the founder of the Center for the Study of Trans-Atlantic Diasporas, a policy institute focused on ethnic and immigrant communities in North America and Europe.
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