Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Perhaps the threat of civilisational challenge is what is needed to kickstart a new renaissance in the West. When some mention Russia, China or even Islamism as civilisational competitors, are they pointing to a real threat or displaying their own uneasiness about the West? And does the West need to return to its legacy – Homer, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, Proust, Cézanne or Joyce – to find something to inspire?
The speakers are:
Professor Bill Durodié - Chair of International Relations, University of Bath
Dr Tiffany Jenkins - Writer and broadcaster; author, Strangers and Intimates (forthcoming) & Keeping Their Marbles
Dr Sean Lang - Visiting fellow, Anglia Ruskin University; author, First World War for Dummies & What History Do We Need?
Jacob Phillips - Professor of systematic theology, St Mary’s University, Twickenham; author, Obedience is Freedom
Peter Whittle - Founder and director, New Culture Forum; host, NCF YouTube channel
The Chair is:
Jacob Reynolds - Head of policy, MCC Brussels; associate fellow, Academy of Ideas
This video was filmed and edited by WORLDwrite volunteers attending the Battle of Ideas Festival 24. These are the introductory speeches only. To avoid duplication, the full debate will feature on the Academy of Ideas YouTube channel shortly.
WORLDwrite volunteers filmed over 40 sessions at the Battle of Ideas 24. To edit, sound clean and prepare these videos for the Academy & WORLDwrite channels takes at least 2 days each. With no paid staff the charity needs your help to keep its edit suites switched on. Please chip in by hitting the thanks button below. Thank You!
Perhaps the threat of civilisational challenge is what is needed to kickstart a new renaissance in the West. When some mention Russia, China or even Islamism as civilisational competitors, are they pointing to a real threat or displaying their own uneasiness about the West? And does the West need to return to its legacy – Homer, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, Proust, Cézanne or Joyce – to find something to inspire?
The speakers are:
Professor Bill Durodié - Chair of International Relations, University of Bath
Dr Tiffany Jenkins - Writer and broadcaster; author, Strangers and Intimates (forthcoming) & Keeping Their Marbles
Dr Sean Lang - Visiting fellow, Anglia Ruskin University; author, First World War for Dummies & What History Do We Need?
Jacob Phillips - Professor of systematic theology, St Mary’s University, Twickenham; author, Obedience is Freedom
Peter Whittle - Founder and director, New Culture Forum; host, NCF YouTube channel
The Chair is:
Jacob Reynolds - Head of policy, MCC Brussels; associate fellow, Academy of Ideas
This video was filmed and edited by WORLDwrite volunteers attending the Battle of Ideas Festival 24. These are the introductory speeches only. To avoid duplication, the full debate will feature on the Academy of Ideas YouTube channel shortly.
WORLDwrite volunteers filmed over 40 sessions at the Battle of Ideas 24. To edit, sound clean and prepare these videos for the Academy & WORLDwrite channels takes at least 2 days each. With no paid staff the charity needs your help to keep its edit suites switched on. Please chip in by hitting the thanks button below. Thank You!
