Professor Anand Menon

Anand Menon is a leading expert on the UK’s relationship with Europe, as well as domestic and foreign affairs more broadly. As Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King’s College London, and Director of the think tank UK in a Changing Europe, he has spent over three decades researching and teaching British and European politics at  leading universities. 

He is co-author of Brexit and British Politics, a detailed analysis of the forces behind the Brexit vote, the evolving relationship between the public and politics, and the broader implications for democracy in the UK.

In speeches, Anand brings the clarity and objectivity of an academic, coupled with an enthusiasm that makes even the most multi-layered issues digestible. He offers a fresh perspective on the UK’s future relationship with Europe—its closest neighbour and most significant trading partner—as well as the evolving nature of the EU itself. From expansion and economic growth to security concerns, he explores the wider global implications of European political shifts.

Anand has been invited to share his insights across television and radio—including appearances on Question Time, Newsnight, and The Today Programme. He is known for his ability to break down the complexity of international relations in a way that is both accessible and engaging. His writing has appeared in The Times, Financial Times, Le Monde, The Guardian, The Mirror, and New Statesman, among others.