The Acceleration of History: How Europe Can Survive in the New World
Thomas Gomart, director of IFRI—the most influential French think tank on international relations—recently published a book with a title that feels more relevant than ever: The Acceleration of History.
The crises confronting Europe are evolving at such a rapid pace that politics struggles to respond effectively. These include the war in Ukraine, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and the Taiwan Strait.
Even before Donald Trump, history had already begun to accelerate. Today, events are unfolding so quickly that democracies find themselves struggling to keep up.
Can the European Union rise to these challenges? Is it capable of adapting to this new era by combining national policies with innovative EU-level strategies?
We will explore these questions in a digital event with Thomas Gomart and La Stampa journalist Monica Perosino, an expert on Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Having recently traveled through the region, she will provide firsthand insights into the evolving situation.
Speakers
Thomas Gomart has been the director of Ifri since 2015. He was a member of the editorial committee of the 2017 National Defence and Security Strategic Review, placed under the authority of the Minister for Armed Forces.
Monica Perosino has been a journalist for the Italian newspaper La Stampa since 2001. She has been covering Eastern and Central Europe, the Baltics, and Scandinavian countries since 2013.
Moderator
Stefano Feltri is the IEP@BU comminication advisor
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