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What Does the New Coalition Agreement Mean? | Current Affairs Lecture with Historian Ronald Kroeze and Political Scientist Andrej Zaslove
Learn from historian Ronald Kroeze and political scientist Andrej Zaslove about the coalition agreement, how a minority cabinet works, and what this means for the future of the country.
Trump: Venezuela and Greenland | Current Affairs Lecture with political scientist Bertjan Verbeek and historian Laurien Crump
Following the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Maduro, Trump has set his sights on Greenland. He says he will not shy away from military force... What should we expect? What does this say about Trump's global plans?
US Threats Against Venezuela | Current Affairs Lecture by political scientist Gustav Meibauer
Learn from political scientist Gustav Meibauer about Trump's threat to Venezuela.
Trump: From Democracy to Autocracy | Lecture and Conversation with Political Scientist Carolien van Ham and Americanist Peter van der Heiden
Are the United States still a functioning democracy? How could so much change so quickly? Why does it seem so difficult to challenge Trump’s power? And could something similar happen in our own country?
Elections. What Does the Outcome Tell Us? | Current Affairs Lecture with Political Historian Anne Bos, Political Sociologist Katerina Manevska and political scientist Koen Vossen
Who is the big winner of this election? Just one day after the vote, we take stock: what does the outcome mean? Which coalitions are feasible—both in terms of seat numbers and political compatibility?
Peace in Gaza? | Current Affairs Lecture with political scientist Niels Terpstra
There is great relief in Gaza, Israel and the rest of the world about the peace plan in Gaza. Will this finally bring peace? What will this mean for Palestine and for Israel? What role have the US and other actors played?
Drones Over Europe | Current Affairs Lecture with political scientists Gustav Meibauer and Reinout van der Veer
Incidents involving suspected Russian drones are occurring in more and more places in Europe the past few weeks. What are the chances that these drones are indeed Russian? To what extent do they pose a threat?
UN: Violence in Gaza Is Genocide | Current Affairs Lecture with Scholar of Law Henri de Waele and Historian Paul Reef
The UN commission investigating violence in Gaza and the Palestinian territories has declared that Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. What are the consequences of this statement? Why did it take so long to be made?
Budget Cuts at Radboud University | Academic Affairs with chair of the Executive Board Alexandra van Huffelen, political philosopher Mathijs van de Sande and Suzanne Boelens, programme manager for the budget cuts
Cabinet cuts are going to hit the university hard. More than 50 million must be saved by Radboud University in the coming years. How can we make sure the cuts ‘hurt’ as little as possible?
We Reclaim the Night | Current Affairs Lecture with gender historian Marloes Hülsken and sociologist Katia Begall
What does it take to make the world safer for women? What responsibilities do men have in this regard? What is the movement We Reclaim the Night? And why is this movement emerging now?
Missile Attacks on Iran. What Are the Consequences? | Current affairs lecture with political scientist Bertjan Verbeek and Middle East expert Nora Stel
On June 13, 2025, the world was shocked by Israel's attack on Iran. Why is this happening, and why now? What are the implications for the region and for relations worldwide?
PVV Leaves the Dutch Coalition. What Happens Now?
The cabinet has fallen. PVV leader Geert Wilders is stepping out of the coalition and withdrawing his ministers from the cabinet. What now? What are the short-term and long-term consequences of a cabinet fall?