Courses Quote by Alvaro de Vasconcelos

When it comes to France, it seems to me the fundamental question is how a former colonial power should interact with its former colony.

— Alvaro de Vasconcelos

Britain is a European power. We cannot change our geography. Our involvement in the politics of European cooperation is one of necessity. Our wealth…

— Charles Kennedy

Great Britain has lost an Empire and not yet found a role. The attempt to playa separate power rolethat is, a role apart from…

— Dean Acheson

Britain has always been at the forefront of global affairs - upholding British values of democracy, freedom, and justice, as well as bringing peace,…

— Gavin Williamson

The skills you need to fight the colonial power and the skills you need to gain independence are not necessarily the same you need…

— Kofi Annan

In the period after the Second World War, there were still leaders in Europe who represented weak countries, but possessed a sense of global…

— Henry A. Kissinger

And being in the EU has given Britain a stronger voice in the world. Britain leads in Europe, from trade to climate change, from…

— Hilary Benn

Beyond the U.S. and E.U., Britain should deepen ties with the Commonwealth and the rising powers of Asia and Latin America - calibrated to…

— Dominic Raab

Britain has always been a nation with a strong global focus. We have influenced change and built strong ties all round the world.

— Chris Grayling

Historically, the pull towards the center in European politics has been incredibly powerful. From Italy to Germany, it has been almost impossible for non-centrist…

— Jens Nordvig

I really and definitely think that France has the capability to come forward. The EU should maintain their own position, without influence.

— Ali Larijani

“The oppressed peoples of the earth are not objects for the exquisite turmoil of European consciences. They are subjects from which to learn how…

— Alain Badiou