Catz Politics

Come to our first event of term ❗️TODAY❗️, where Dr. John Thompson will discuss the history of post-war US foreign policy in the context of Trump's presidency.
We shall explore the origins and consequences of US international hegemony over the past 70 years, the role it has played during the Cold War, and its current position in an ever-shifting global stage, with particular attention paid to Syria, Russia, and North Korea.
https://www.facebook.com/events/323850091 417027

Come along to our first event of term!

In our first event of term, we will discuss the history of post-war US foreign policy in the context of Trump's presidency.
We are proud to welcome our very own Dr. John Thompson as our key speaker for the evening. He is the Emeritus Reader in American History at St. Catharine's College, and has written extensively about Progressivism and US foreign policy.
We shall explore the origins and consequences of US international hegemony over the past 70 years, the role it has playe...d during the Cold War, and its current position in an ever-shifting global stage, with particular attention paid to Syria, Russia, and North Korea.
Refreshments will be provided.
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Our friends at Peterhouse Politics Society are running an event this Thursday on why the Trump Campaign proved so popular in the US and ultimately won the presidency, with the guest speaker being the Director and CEO of the Trump campaign in Florida.
It looks to be an interesting talk, so do attend!
https://www.facebook.com/events/182948285 7291411/

...and here's the footage of your questions to the panelists !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?edit=vd& ;v=lSI2gl-Yecs

Here's the footage from last week, subscribe to our youtube page for more hot content!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?edit=vd& ;v=3BVwAtt5yfk

Hope everyone enjoyed our first event, videos will be posted shortly!
In the meantime check out this great student-run campaign! For just £10 Cambridge Trumps Hate will send a trendy tee straight to your pidge, with proceeds going to an NGO providing legal aid for refugees in Greece and Turkey.
https://www.facebook.com/events/452870161 770657

Our event on the rise of populism is today at 5:30PM, so do come along!
https://www.facebook.com/events/113258645 854879/

Our friends at Peterhouse Politics Society are running an event tomorrow evening titled: 'Rhetoric from Aristotle to Trump', following a similar theme to our event on the 15th!
Event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/135996477 0728838/

"At one time, popular will condoned lynching people because of the colour of their skin, and at other times, it justified robbing people and killing them because of their religion."
Nora Berend, a Catz history fellow, explains the dangers populism poses to democracy, human rights, and the British people. We hope you attend our talk on 15th February for further fascinating insights into Western Populism.
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/…/brexi t-populism_b_1451291…

Come join us for our first event!
"Rising support for populist parties has disrupted the politics of many Western societies. It's leaders - the likes of Trump, Le Pen, Hoffer, Farage, and Wilders - have been successful in altering established patterns of party competition in contemporary Western societies, and there is no indication that this political redefinition will come to a halt any time soon.
Is populism to rise inevitably and be triumphant in changing the status quo,... or will this movement come to a crashing stop in the months and years to come?"
https://www.facebook.com/events/113258645 854879/
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In our inaugural event, our panel of political experts will discuss what explains the growth of Western populism, and the likelihood of this phenomenon being brought to an end.
Rising support for populist parties has disrupted the politics of many Western societies. Its leaders - the likes of Trump, Le Pen, Hoffer, Farage, and Wilders - have been successful in altering established patterns of party competition in contemporary Western democracies, and there is no indication t...hat this political redefinition will come to a halt any time soon.
Is populism to rise inevitably and be triumphant in changing the status quo, or will this movement come to a crashing stop in the months and years to come?
Find out on the 15th February by attending this free event!
Drinks will be provided. ________ SPEAKERS:
Professor John Dunn - Emeritus Professor in Political Theory here at the University of Cambridge.
Professor Helen Thompson - Professor in Political Economy at Clare College, Cambridge.
Professor David Runciman - Head of the Cambridge University POLIS Department. He is also a columnist for the Guardian.
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