Anand Menon is a Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at Kings College London, director of the UK in a Changing Europe (an initiative that aims to make the findings of social scientific research available and accessible to all non-academic audiences interested in Brexit, the Brexit process and its implications), an associate fellow of Chatham House and Senior Associate member of Nuffield College, Oxford and co-editor of the journal West European Politics. 

Summary

This conversation explores the history, dynamics, and external factors influencing the UK-EU relationship, with a focus on Brexit. The conversation begins with the drivers and history of Brexit, including the UK's skepticism towards the EU and contingent factors such as the Eurozone crisis and migration. The discussion then delves into the current dynamics of the UK-EU relationship, the success or failure of Brexit, and the impact of external factors such as NATO and conflicts. The conversation also covers the UK-EU Divergence Tracker, the importance of regulatory alignment, and the future of UK-EU relations.

Key Moments

00:57 The History and Drivers of Brexit

08:24 The Method of Decision-Making: Referendum

09:22 Brexit: Success or Failure?

16:23 The Windsor Framework and the Northern Ireland Protocol

19:44 The Importance of UK-EU Regulatory Alignment

22:08 The Motivation for UK-EU Influence

27:43 The Role of International Organizations (NATO and the UN)

28:13 The Role of World Powers (USA and China)

38:19 Collaboration and Cooperation in Conflicts (Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Hamas)

40:35 The Future of UK-EU Relations

Music credit: David Cutter Music / @dcuttermusic

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