Europe faces unprecedented security, economic and political challenges from Putin, Trump and Xi; from instability in the Middle East, Africa and the Arctic and from internal dissent. But Europe is coping thanks to cooperation, legality and civility. This class, illustrated by slides, assesses Europe’s problems, vices and virtues. Comments and questions are welcome.
Instructor: Stephen Hoadley is a retired University of Auckland academic, author, media commentator and public speaker. He edits the Professional Journal of the Royal New Zealand Navy and published academic and media articles on the economics, politics and foreign policies of modern China.