In this round table discussion, three of City University London's new professors in International Politics discuss the idea of a crisis in capitalism and in the academy. Professors Ronen Palan, Rosemary Hollis and Inderjeet Parmar discussed these issues in an event chaired by Dr Anastasia Nesvetailova in September 2012.

Professor Michael Cox of the LSE leads a seminar exploring the change in the balance of power between East and West. Professor Cox has written several books on international relations and superpowers. Hosted by Dr Jean-Francois Drolet.

Professor Charles Tripp of SOAS examines the construction of a myth of separation between the two Islamic groups, the Sunni and the Shi'I. A fascinating breakdown of the power of suspicion and rumour in international politics. Hosted by Dr Amnon Aran.