Oxford International Relations Society
Oxford international relations society is a student society open to members of Oxford University.
The International Relations Society of Oxford University, sometimes misnamed the Oxford International Relations Society, was founded in January 2009 by Undergraduates of the University of Oxford. It has since played host to a variety of notable speakers, including The Prime Minister of Thailand Abhisit Vejjajiva , Professor Avi Shlaim , Norman Finkelstein and others. The society's senior members include Professors Walter Mattli and Vijay Joshi.
The International Relations Society hosted a single event with the student publication the Oxford Internationalist. It is linked to the Harvard International Relations Council
Prime Minister of Thailand
In March 2009, The International Relations Society was criticised by Professors Lee Jones of Oxford University and Associate Professor Giles Ji Ungpakhorn of Thailand for inviting the Prime Minsiter of Thailand, Mr Abhisit Vejjajiva. Prof Jones and Prof Ungpakhorn organised a protest outside St John's College, Oxford, where the talk was held. The President of the International Relations Society has since defended his actions on Prof Lee Jones blog.
Speakers
Its speakers have included
Ray McGovern
Karma Nabulsi
Avi Shlaim
Norman Finkelstein
Jamie Coomarasamy
The Prime Minister of Thailand
Andrew Preston
Anwar Choudhury
Presidents
Term |
Name |
|---|---|
Michaelmas 2009 |
William Sentance |
Trinity 2009 |
Srijanee Bhattacharyya |
Hilary 2009 |
Ravin Thambapillai |
External links
See also
Harvard International Relations Council