Guest lecture "Scandinavia and Europe's response to geopolitical rivalries and security risks"

On 5 December at 14:00 p.m., Associate Professor Roland Vogt from the University of Hong Kong will give a guest lecture on Scandinavia and Europe's response to geopolitical rivalries and security risks.

The lecture will be in English and it is possible to listen to it on-site (Lossi 3–328) or via Zoom. The lecture will be followed by fika, coffee and some cake. 

Introduction:

For the first time since the Cold War, Europe is facing very significant geopolitical challenges and security risks. Russian aggression, US indifference and Chinese competition have the potential to significantly undermine Europe's economic and security foundations. This talk analyses the inertia in Europe's responses and examines the prospects for Scandinavia of spearheading a viable pathway for Europe in the fields of technology, diplomacy and security. 

Roland Vogt is an Associate Professor of Global and Area Studies at the University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on how Europe engages with the world, with a particular emphasis on European diplomacy, security policy and the evolution of EU-China relations. His current grant-funded research explores the geopolitics of technology and its impact on Europe. He is the author of three books, articles in key academic journals and a contributor to numerous global media outlets.