Author: Rachel A. Epstein
The Liberal World Order and the Future of Transatlanticism: Tensions, Debates and Critiques
Conference
9-10 June 2025
Badia Fiesolana, Via dei Roccettini 9 - San Domenico di Fiesole (Fiesole, Florence)
Academic organisers:
Veronica Anghel | Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute (EUI)
Hilary Appel | Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies, Claremont McKenna College (CMC)
Rachel Epstein | The Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver (DU)
Introduction
The liberal
Issue Areas: Future of the Liberal World Order

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