The Institute for European Studies and the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Arts, organise monthly research seminars that focus on key issues in European and international politics. The aim of these research seminars is twofold, it presents state of the art research developed by resident and visiting members of the University of Malta, and identifies gaps where further research is needed to support policy.
The research seminar on the 16th May was delivered by Prof. Roderick Pace, Professor at the institute for European Studies of the University of Malta. Prof. Pace presented a paper that discussed the Holy See’s role in world politics, its evolving policy on nuclear disarmament and compared it with that of the European Union. Prof. Pace also examined the so called “declarative foreign policies” of both the EU and the Holy See, which is believed to be based more on declarations and ideas than action, and focused more on the promotion of values.
Dr Valentina Cassar, lecturer at the Department of International Relations with a background in international politics, acted as the main discussant by giving precise feedback, and starting off the discussion among all participants.
This research seminars closed the second year of the Ideas in Brown Bags series, which in this second year organised eight research seminars, featuring Maltese and International researchers delivering presentations, and receiving insightful feedback on their work in progress. The IBB series will resume in October 2018, inviting any interested researcher to submit proposals, and ideas, to be discussed in a supportive and collaborative environment.
For further details/interviews please contact:
Dr Stefano Moncada (stefano.moncada@um.edu.mt) and Dr Angela Pennisi di Floristella (angela.pennisidifloristella@um.edu.mt) and visit www.um.edu.mt/europeanstudies - www.um.edu.mt/arts/int-relations.