In recent years, increased attention is being paid to the importance of protecting offshore infrastructure from threats. Offshore energy and communications infrastructure, such as wind farms and subsea cables, are increasingly being viewed as targets by hybrid threat actors. Incidents such as the damage to the Balticconnector cable and Nordstream pipelines have heightened awareness of the threat to critical offshore infrastructure. In response, European states are increasing their cooperation to ensure that such infrastructure is secure. Against this backdrop, Ireland is drafting a National Maritime Security Strategy to consider how best to protect both existing, and planned future, infrastructure. In this panel discussion, experts will discuss the threats to critical offshore assets, and what we can do to better protect them from hybrid risks.

This event has been organised in conjunction with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ireland.

About the Speakers:

· Commodore Eduard de van der Schueren, Programme Director for the Protection of North Sea Infrastructure at the Dutch Ministry of Defence

· Vice Admiral (Ret.) Mark Mellett, Former Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces

· Jacqui McCrum, Secretary General of the Department of Defence

· Dr Camino Kavanagh, Senior Fellow with the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and a Visiting Senior Fellow with the Dept. of War Studies, King’s College London.

Protecting Critical Offshore Infrastructure from Hybrid Threats

'How Might the US React to the Occupied Territories Bill Becoming Law?'

Over the Summer many US politicians have been increasingly critical of Ireland’s moves to pass the Occupied Territories bill into law with many calling for Ireland to face sanction if it does so. To discuss the implications of these developments and what measures the US might take, Insights will be joined by Ilan Goldenberg, Senior Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at J Street, who has previously served at the US State Department Department of Defense. Also joining the discussion is Eugene Kontorovich, Senior Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation and professor at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, whose opinion article in the Wall Street Journal in early July advocated for a strong US response in the event of Ireland’s enactment of the Occupied Territories bill.

Ilan Goldenberg and Eugene Kontorovich - 24th of September 2025

Anlässlich seines zehnjährigen Vereinsjubiläums lud der Verein Chloroplast Stuttgart e.V. in Weilimdorf zu einem gemeinsamen Podiumsgespräch über urbane Freiräume ein. Matthias Illenberger, M. Sc. - Architektur und Stadtplanung, Sylvia Winkler vom Kunstverein Wagenhalle, Andreas Hofer, Intendant und Geschäftsführer der Internationalen Bauausstellung (IBA) 2027 StadtRegion Stuttgart, sowie Frieder Weigand, Freiraumgestalter und Biodiversitätsexperte von Chloroplast Stuttgart e.V. diskutierten über die Chancen und Hürden urbaner Freiräume sowie deren Bedeutung für Stadt und Gesellschaft.

Moderiert wurde das Gespräch von Christoph Pelka.

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Urbane Freiräume — Podiumsgespräch 10 Jahre Chloroplast e.V.

Fairfax County Police Civilian Review Panel Meeting (Oct. 2, 2025)

Police Civilian Review Panel Meeting (Oct, 2, 2025)

Following the end of the Cold War, the world experienced a remarkable wave of democratization. Over the next two decades, numerous authoritarian regimes transitioned to democracies, and it seemed that authoritarianism as a political model was fading. But as recent events have shown, things have clearly changed. Based on their new book Dictating the Agenda, Alexander Cooley and Alexander Dukalskis reveal how today's authoritarian states are actively countering liberal ideas, advocacy surrounding human rights and democracy across various global governance domains.

About the Speakers:

Alexander Cooley is the Claire Tow Professor of Political Science and Vice Provost for Research and Academic Centers at Barnard College, Columbia University. From 2015-21 he served as the 15th Director of Columbia University's Harriman Institute for the Study of Russia, Eurasia and Eastern Europe. Professor Cooley's research examines how international actors have influenced the governance, sovereignty, and security of the post-Communist states. In addition to his academic publications, Professor Cooley's commentaries have appeared in Foreign Affairs, New York Times, and Washington Post and he has testified for the US Congress, UK Parliament and the Parliament of Canada.


Alexander Dukalskis is associate professor in the School of Politics & International Relations at University College Dublin. His research and teaching interests include authoritarian politics, human rights, and Asian politics. He is also a frequent expert commentator in national and international media on these themes. From 2022-2024 he directed UCD's Centre for Asia-Pacific Research. He is the author of two previous books, Making the World Safe for Dictatorship (Oxford University Press, 2021) and The Authoritarian Public Sphere (Routledge, 2017), and academic articles in several leading journals.

The Authoritarian Resurgence in World Politics

Likestillingskampen har forandret Norge til det bedre. Er vi nå egentlig i mål?

Minerva, sammen med Civitas kvinnenettverk, inviterte til en debattkveld om hvor vi nå står, og om dagens politikk og løsninger gir oss de svarene vi trenger.

Kulturredaktør i Minerva Aurora Mykkeltveit ledet samtalen mellom Sandra Bruflot (Leder av Høyres kvinneforum), Ingrid Olina Hovland (jusstudent og KrFU-politiker) og Sanna Sarromaa (journalist og forfatter).

Minervadebatt – Har likestillingspolitikken gått for langt?

'European defence: economics and business perspectives'

Europe is rearming. The changed perception of the threat posed by Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has led to increases in defence spending in most countries and commitments by Nato members to make further substantial increases in the future. To understand the economic and business implications of this, the next edition of IIEA Insights will feature economist Juan Mejino-López of the Bruegel think tank in Brussels and Barry Lunn, founder and CEO of Proviso

Barry Lunn is the founder and CEO of Proviso, a firm at the cutting of edge of developing advanced sensors for the transport sector. Based in Shannon, the company’s clients have included Nasa, Uber and Ford, among others.

Juan Mejino-López is a research analyst at Bruegel where he has written about defence, among other things. He has previously worked on on public policy in the academic and consultancy sectors.

Barry Lunn and Juan Mejino-López - 16th of October 2025

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Fairfax County Police Civilian Review Panel Subcommittee Meeting (Oct. 16, 2025)

Police Civilian Review Panel Subcommittee Meeting (Oct. 16, 2025)

In 2024, Denmark reached a landmark Green Tripartite Agreement, introducing the world’s first agricultural climate tax as part of a comprehensive package of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, restore nature, improve biodiversity, and tackle nitrogen pollution. This pioneering policy framework is poised to transform Danish agriculture and rural landscapes over the coming decades. 

This webinar features insights from Johannes Flatz of CONCITO and Erik Jørgensen of the Danish Agriculture & Food Council, who will outline the negotiation process behind the Agreement and assess its implications for the Danish agri-food sector, climate policy, and rural development. 

From an Irish perspective, Dr. Maria Snell of Macra na Feirme and Ailbhe Gerrard of Talamh Beo and Brookfield Farm will consider the opportunities and challenges for Ireland in delivering on climate and biodiversity targets within the farming community, exploring how elements of the Danish model might be adapted to the current policy landscape in Ireland.  

Bringing together Danish and Irish viewpoints, this discussion examines the design, implementation, and adaptation of ambitious agricultural climate measures across contrasting European settings, and the potential role such agreements can play in aligning environmental objectives with rural prosperity. 

Speaker bios:  

Johannes Flatz is a Climate Analyst in CONCITOs programme on food and consumption. Johannes works as a climate analyst with a focus on analysis of European agricultural policies. Johannes is particularly focused on the analysis of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the regulation of carbon emissions from the agricultural sector. Johannes has a master’s degree in environmental economics from the University of Copenhagen. 

Erik Jørgensen is the Chief Consultant at the Climate & Energy, Danish Agriculture & Food Council.  

Maria Snell is a Senior Policy Executive at Macra na Feirme, Ireland’s national organisation representing young farmers and rural youth. She holds a PhD in Environmental Science from the UK, where she worked on projects focused water quality, habitat management, and ecological health in agricultural catchments. Maria returned home to join Macra, where she works to ensure the voices of rural youth are represented in shaping sustainable agricultural, rural development and environmental policy.

Ailbhe Gerrard is a farmer, beekeeper, and agricultural educator, and the founder of Brookfield Farm in Co. Tipperary. She is also a leading member of Talamh Beo, the Irish branch of La Via Campesina, and has been recognised for her innovative agroecological farming practices and advocacy for community-led food systems. 

Denmark’s Green Tripartite Agreement: A New Model for Ireland's Agriculture and Climate Policy?

In this IIEA webinar, the panel takes a deep dive into Finland’s Futures Ecosystem — a unique network of public institutions, research bodies, civil society, and private sector actors working together to shape long-term thinking and strategic foresight. This panel provides an overview of the key components, actors, and processes that drive futures work in Finland, offering insights into how collaboration, policy, and innovation come together to anticipate and navigate change. This panel event follows on from an address entitled Finland’s Futures Ecosystem in a European Context by Joakim Strand, the Finnish Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering. This webinar will also be followed by a further panel event that focuses on the Irish approach to foresight and what can be learnt from the Finnish experience.

This event was organised in conjunction with the UCD Centre for Innovation, Technology and Organisation.

Panelists include:

Elina Kiiski-Kataja, Senior Lead of Foresight & Insight at Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund that helps Finland anticipate the future;

Maria Höyssä, Senior Advisor to the Committee for the Future at the Parliament of Finland & Senior Research Fellow at the Finland's Futures Research Centre;

Vera Djakonoff, Senior Expert, Anticipatory Governance at Demos Helsinki, an independent think tank that helps build capacities to instigate and sustain essential transitions;

Dr Kevin Deegan, Vice President for Innovation & Insight at Valio, Finland's biggest food exporter


Finland’s Futures Ecosystem

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Welcome to LawTalk, a podcast series produced by the University of Minnesota Law School featuring events, webinars, and panel discussions about diverse topics at the intersection of law, policy, and education.

This episode, U.S. Supreme Court Preview Panel – 2025-26 Term 
features four of Minnesota Law’s distinguished faculty experts for a panel discussion previewing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term. 

The discussion is moderated by Kristin Hickman, the McKnight Presidential Professor in Law and has expertise in Administrative Law, Business Law, Federal Taxation, Statutory Interpretation, Tax Law, and Tax Policy.

The featured panelists are:
Nicholas Bednar '16 - Associate Professor of Law with expertise in Administrative Law and Immigration Law


June Carbone - The Robina Chair in Law, Science, and Technology with expertise in Assisted Reproduction, Bioethics, Family Law, Medicine and Law, and Property Law


Sam Merchant - Associate Professor of Law with Expertise in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Sentencing

Cases discussed:
Trump v. Wilcox - https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/trump-v-wilcox/

Office of Personnel Management v. American Federation of Government Employees - https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/office-of-personnel-management-v-american-federation-of-government-employees/

Little v. Hecox (24-38) - https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-38.html

West Virginia v. B.P.J (24-43) - https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/west-virginia-v-b-p-j-2-2/

Rutherford v. United States (24-820) - https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-820.html

Carter v. United States (24-860) - https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-860.html

This event was recorded on October 6, 2025. You can watch the entire event recording on the Minnesota Law YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xiz5obLB5c)

A transcript of this episode is available here: z.umn.edu/Ep55Transcript

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LawTalk Episode 55 - U.S. Supreme Court Preview Panel – 2025-26 Term

Fairfax County Police Civilian Review Panel - Nov. 6, 2025, Panel Meeting

Police Civilian Review Panel - Nov. 6, 2025, Panel Meeting

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