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Amelia Hadfield

Head of Department of Politics, University of Surrey
Amelia joined the University of Surrey in January 2019 as Head of the Department of Politics, and Chair in European and International Affairs. Previously she worked as Director of the Centre for European Studies (CEFEUS), a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at Canterbury Christ Church Uni (2013-2018), after positions in Brussels at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels and the Institute for European Studies, where she directed the Euromaster degree, as well as the Educational Development (EDU). Amelia is a long-standing Jean Monnet Chair in European Foreign Affairs, researching, teaching, consulting & postgrad supervising on EU foreign policy, EU-UK relations. Her areas of expertise include Common Security and Defence Policy, EU-Russia Energy Relations, EU Neighbourhood Policy, EU Development policy (with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa), EU relations with the US and Canada, Arctic & northern governance issues, and European energy governance. Additional areas of interest include foreign policy analysis, international and diplomatic history, the role of sovereignty in political history, International Relations theory, international political economy, public policy analysis, the Commonwealth and EU education policy. Amelia is regularly called upon as a guest speaker, external supervisor, research partner, consultant and media pundit on areas of EU foreign affairs, and of late, EU-UK relations.

Britain and France are forging a new alliance over backing for Ukraine

Apr 30, 2024 02:32 am UTC| Insights & Views

One hundred and twenty years after the Entente Cordiale, Britain and France are forging a new alliance. The original 1904 agreement paved the way for a stronger relationship between the two countries, but this time the...

Global Geopolitics Series

Why Russia and China have been added to Republicans’ new ‘axis of evil’

Dec 29, 2023 12:17 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Former US president George W Bushs concept of an axis of evil, introduced in his 2002 State of the Union address, came to define the flawed foreign policy decisions of his years in power. He used it to legitimise both...

Six books (and one play) to read to understand British politics today

Dec 26, 2023 23:14 pm UTC| Politics

With a general election on the horizon in 2024, this holiday season is a good time to curl up with a book that explains the state of British politics and society today. We asked politics experts for their...

Henry Kissinger was a global – and deeply flawed – foreign policy heavyweight

Dec 01, 2023 02:59 am UTC| Politics

Declarations of the end of an era are made only in exceptional circumstances. Henry Kissingers death is one of them. Kissinger was born into a Jewish family in Germany, and fled to the US in 1938 after the Nazis seized...

Global Geopolitics Series

Ukraine war: what game theory can tell us about how negotiations might go

Mar 27, 2022 14:25 pm UTC| Economy

A month into Russias invasion of Ukraine, we have found out that far from being restructured and modernised Russias military remains cumbersome and archaic and is reportedly struggling with low morale. Ukraines defence...

Unrest in the US has prompted soul-searching in Europe

Jan 19, 2021 04:48 am UTC| Politics

In the wake of the shocking events in Washington, DC, the EUs foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, published a blog laden with sound and fury, beseeching Europeans to heed the wake-up call for all democracy advocates...

Are Europe's new leaders up to the job? Brussels appointment process raises serious legitimacy questions

Jul 07, 2019 15:14 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Every six years, in tandem with the European parliamentary election, the EU changes the management of its top jobs. This, in turn, affects the composition of its institutions. The five key places to be filled are the...

Economy

Tokyo Inflation Gains Heat as January Rate Hike Expectations Build Around BOJ Policy Moves

Inflation in Tokyo surged in December, climbing to 2.4 percent as price pressures widened. With the Bank of Japans January policy meeting looming, markets are speculating on whether a further rate hike is on the horizon...

Samsung Brings Galaxy Ring 2 and AR Smart Glasses to Galaxy Unpacked 2025 With S25 Series

Samsung is shaking up the tech world at Galaxy Unpacked 2025, unveiling the Galaxy S25 Series, the advanced Galaxy Ring 2, and its cutting-edge AR Smart Glasses. This bold lineup promises a fresh leap into wearable...

Apple’s 2nm Chips Skip iPhone 17 as TSMC Prepares 2026 Launch for iPhone 18

Apple has decided to wait until 2026 to incorporate TSMCs 2nm chips into the iPhone 18. The move bypasses the iPhone 17, as TSMC works on scaling its production to meet industry demands and cut costs. Apple Expected to...

Alibaba Partners with E-Mart in $4 Billion Deal to Strengthen South Korean Online Retail Leadership

In a $4 billion agreement, Alibaba Group and E-Mart are merging their South Korean e-commerce platforms, forming a joint venture to take full ownership of Gmarket. The deal positions the companies to compete with top...

Xiaomi Expands EV Charging Access Across China With NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto Networks

Xiaomi has joined the EV charging networks of NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto, giving its customers access to over 29,000 stations across China. The move marks a strategic step in bolstering Xiaomis EV business amid growing...

Politics

Trump Flirts With Idea of Wayne Gretzky for Canada PM Suggests 'He'd Win Without Even Campaigning'

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House in 2025, he has recently caused a stir by floating the idea of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky running for prime minister of Canada. This unexpected...

Elon Musk Reveals Shocking Weight-Loss Secret Calls Himself Ozempic Santa and Stuns Fans

On Christmas Day, billionaire Elon Musk shocked his followers by sharing a revealing post about his weight-loss journey. Known for his outspoken personality, Musk posted a photo of himself dressed as Santa Claus on X,...

Fox Host Apologizes to John Fetterman Calls Him My Favorite Senator After Shocking Change of Heart

Fox News host Jesse Watters has taken the unexpected step of putting Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman on his nice list, surprising viewers with an apology for his past criticism. The conservative pundit, known for his...

Most Obamacare Applicants Live in Trump-Voting States Raising Concerns for the GOP

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains a vital healthcare source for millions of Americans, with a surprising number of participants hailing from states that voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. As of...

Marianne Williamson Vows to Rebuild DNC After Losses, Says 'We Must Reinvent the Party or Fall Behind'

On December 26, 2024, Marianne Williamson, a spiritual author and former presidential candidate, declared her candidacy for Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). The 72-year-old author, best known for her...

Science

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Philippines' 'Missile Acquisition' Plan Provokes China's 'Arms Race' Warning

The Philippines has announced plans to acquire the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system to bolster its maritime defense capabilities. This decision has elicited strong reactions from China, which warns that such a move...

Christmas Eve Asteroid' to Skim Past Earth at 14,743 mph Tonight, NASA Warns

NASA has announced that an asteroid, comparable in size to a 10-story building, will make a close approach to Earth on Christmas Eve. The space rock, designated 2003 SD220, is expected to pass by our planet at a speed of...

Emergency Declared as Bird Flu 'Spreads' to California Dairy Cows

California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially declared a state of emergency in response to the rapidly escalating bird flu outbreak. The declaration comes after avian influenza was detected in dairy cows, a rare and...

Missing Radioactive Material in New Jersey Sparks Panic — Are Drones ‘Hunting for It’?

A small amount of radioactive material went missing in New Jersey earlier this month, raising concerns over public safety and potential security risks. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed on December 2,...

Technology

Japan Airlines Faces Cyberattack Disruption with Over 60 Delayed Flights and Canceled Domestic Routes

Japan Airlines experienced significant disruptions on Thursday as a cyberattack led to over 60 flight delays, including 11 international routes, and two domestic cancellations. The airline quickly resolved the network...

Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Rumors Explode as Countdown Ending January 8 Fuels New Leaks

Nintendo Switch 2 speculation reaches new heights with a countdown set for January 8 and leaked dock images circulating online. Fans are eager but cautious as the buzz around the anticipated reveal grows. Weibo Leaker...

Sam Altman Says Superintelligence Will Ignite a 10X Boom in AI Breakthroughs Transforming the Future of Innovation

Sam Altman envisions a world where superintelligence propels AI innovation 10x faster than expected, transforming global progress and redefining humanitys future. Early Arrival of AGI Sparks Debate The most noteworthy is...

South Korea Eyes $13.9 Billion KSMC Project to Outpace TSMC and Reinvent Semiconductor Innovation

South Korea is developing KSMC with a $13.9 billion investment to challenge TSMC and foster innovation across its semiconductor ecosystem. KSMC Proposal Aims to Strengthen South Koreas Semiconductor Sector Korea...

Microsoft Steps Back from OpenAI Dependency in 365 Copilot with New AI Models Integration Strategy

Microsoft is reshaping its AI strategy for 365 Copilot by integrating in-house and third-party models, easing its reliance on OpenAI due to cost and speed concerns for enterprise users, according to sources. Microsoft...