Crispin Blunt is the Conservative MP for Reigate, and the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. He is also a former Captain in the British army, and has served on the Defence Select Committe, as well as a Parlaimentary Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Justice. The event will be co-hosted by Oxford University Conservative Association.

Entry to this event will be free to members of IRSoc and OUCA, and £3 for non-members. As usual, membership will be purchasable at the event, priced at £10 for a term, £15 for a year, or £20 for life.

We are delighted to be able to offer the chance to have dinner with Crispin Blunt before his talk. Please sign up here.

The event will also see the launch of the Hilary edition of our journal, Sir, featuring articles on the topic of 'Changing players, changing game?'.

Alongside, OUHS, we will be hosting a panel discussion featuring Lieutenant General Jonathan Riley & Prof. Richard Caplan. Riley is a former British officer and a military historian who was awarded the Distinguish Service Order while serving in the Balkans. Prof. Caplan is Professor of International Relations and Official Fellow of Linacre College. His principal research interests are concerned with international organisations and conflict management. 

The talk is FREE and will be followed by a paid drinks reception. As ever, you can buy membership at the event, priced at £10 for a term, £15 for a year, or £20 for life.

Isa Mustafa has been Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo since 2014, having previously served as the mayor of the country's capital, Prishtina, and Minister for Economy and Finances of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo in Exile. As premier of Europe's youngest country, expect to hear about his vision for Kosovo's political and economic future, including its planned accession to the European Union, and its response to Syrian refugees.

Members of Oxford International Relations Society are welcome to attend this event. Please use this link to register your attendance. Only those who have registered will be admitted.