Oxford International Relations Society is one of the most active and dynamic societies at Oxford University. Its remit is to educate the students of Oxford about the opportunities and challenges in global affairs, including international law. Our events are widely anticipated as highlights of Oxford University’s calendar and we are building an exceptional reputation among our members and throughout the wider student body.
Will China be the Titan of the 21st Century? — Expert panel, 24th May

Will China be the Titan of the 21st Century? — Expert panel, 24th May

Pax Sinica: Will China be the Titan of the 21st Century? — Thursday 24th May (Week 4) 7:30PM, Pontigny Room, St. Edmund Hall
CGS General Sir Peter Wall, May 30th — Head of the British Army

CGS General Sir Peter Wall, May 30th — Head of the British Army

General Sir Peter Wall will be speaking on the 'FUTURE CHALLENGES FACING THE ARMY'. — Wednesday 30th May (Week 5) 7.00PM, Holywell Music Room
Misreading the “Arab Spring”: Revolutions and the Cycle of the Seasons

Misreading the “Arab Spring”: Revolutions and the Cycle of the Seasons

The West’s political culture, composed of its media outlets, television pundits and public intellectuals is usually a cacophony of different voices and viewpoints. But occasionally the opinions coalesce into a single viewpoint that is enthusiastically taken up and never questioned. This has happened in the perception of the Arab Spring,...
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Mr Shin Dong-Hyuk - A Shocking Insight into Life inside “Camp Number 14”

Mr Shin Dong-Hyuk – A Shocking Insight into Life inside “Camp Number 14”

On November 1st, 2011, Mr Shin Dong-Hyuk, the only known person to escape from a North Korean prison camp and live to tell the tale, kindly gave a talk at the Oxford International Relations Society.
John Simpson CBE, May 11th - BBC World Affairs Editor

John Simpson CBE, May 11th – BBC World Affairs Editor

An extremely successful journalist, John Simpson has interviewed world leaders, and reported from over 120 countries and over 30 warzones. Friday 3rd week, 7:30PM at Queen's
Sir William Patey, May 10th - UK Ambassador to Afghanistan

Sir William Patey, May 10th – UK Ambassador to Afghanistan

Thursday 10th May, 7:30PM, Sutro Room, Trinity College
Sir Jeremy Greenstock, 4th May - Veteran British Diplomat

Sir Jeremy Greenstock, 4th May – Veteran British Diplomat

Sutro Room, Trinity College. 4th May - Friday of 2nd week. 7:00 PM.
Expert Panel: 'The Future of American Power & the Fear of Decline'

Expert Panel: ‘The Future of American Power & the Fear of Decline’

DATE: 27th April, Friday of 1st week TIME: 7:30 PM LOCATION: Corpus Christi College
The rise of Brazil, 7th March, Expert panel

The rise of Brazil, 7th March, Expert panel

DATE: 7th March, Wed of 8th week TIME: 7:30 PM LOCATION: Council Room, Mansfield College
Champagne and Chocolates Social with Dot's Funk Odyssey - 21st February

Champagne and Chocolates Social with Dot’s Funk Odyssey – 21st February

IRsoc will be hosting Champagne and Chocolates at Modern Art Oxford on Tuesday of 6th week. For a £6/£11 entry you will get unlimited Champagne and Chocolates AS WELL AS the widely acclaimed and brilliant Dot’s Funk Odyssey.
The State of Russia, 20th Febuary - Expert panel

The State of Russia, 20th Febuary – Expert panel

DATE: 20th Febuary, Monday of 6th week LOCATION: Nissan Lecture Theatre, St. Anthony's College TIME: 7:30 PM
Craig Murray, 16th Febuary - Human Rights Activist

Craig Murray, 16th Febuary – Human Rights Activist

CRAIG MURRAY - political activist, former ambassador to Uzbekistan and former Rector of the University of Dundee In 2002 Murray was appointed British ambassador to Uzbekistan. In 2004, he was charged with "gross misconduct" by the FCO and was removed from his post.
HM Ambassador to Syria, 8th Febuary

HM Ambassador to Syria, 8th Febuary

Simon has been HM Ambassador to Syria since 2007. He was previously Ambassador to Qatar (2005–2007). He has also held posts in Bahrain, Tunisia, India, Jordan, Dubai, and Basra (Consul General, 2004–2005). Interests: diplomacy, FCO, Middle

CANCELLED – South African High Commissioner, 9th Febuary

It is with deep regret that I must inform you that the South African High Commissioner has recently been admitted to hospital and therefore will unfortunately not be able to come to Oxford next Thursday as planned. Thursday's event has therefore been cancelled.
Expert Panel, Wednesday 1st Febuary, The Euro Crisis: A Test in EU Governance

Expert Panel, Wednesday 1st Febuary, The Euro Crisis: A Test in EU Governance

DATE: 1st Febuary, Wednesday of 3rd week TIME: 7:30 PM LOCATION: Oriel Auditorium, Oriel College