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Urban, rural and regional policies

Offices of immigrant affairs in US cities are popular among both Republicans and Democrats

December 6th, 2023
Environment

During COP28, we should remember that climate change threatens both nature and society.

December 7th, 2023
Democracy and culture

Long Read: For over 30 years, Paul Kennedy’s The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers has been the backdrop of the shifting debate over American power.

December 4th, 2023
Elections and party politics across the US

Despite the best efforts of Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump is still on course to dominate the Republican primaries

December 4th, 2023

The 2024 Elections

The 2024 Elections

The 2024 Elections: The new US House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a full inbox.

November 1st, 2023
The 2024 Elections

The 2024 Elections: Nikki Haley may be the Republicans’ best candidate and the only chance for a woman to win the White House.

October 16th, 2023
The 2024 Elections

The 2024 Elections: Ohio’s August 8th referendum does not suggest the state will back abortion or Democrats in 2024

October 6th, 2023

Elections and party politics across the US

Elections and party politics across the US

Despite the best efforts of Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump is still on course to dominate the Republican primaries

December 4th, 2023
Elections and party politics across the US

By appealing to voters on the left and right, RFK Jr. may be a special kind of 2024 election spoiler.

November 23rd, 2023
Elections and party politics across the US

Increasingly nationalized US elections are increasing polarization and government dysfunction.

November 13th, 2023

Event Reviews

Economy

Global governance in an era of anti-globalism – LSE Phelan US Centre Event Review 

November 9th, 2023
Economy

Populism and Democratic Capitalism – LSE Phelan US Centre Event Review 

November 9th, 2023
Democracy and culture

Global Governance in an Age of Fracture – LSE Phelan US Centre Event Review 

June 17th, 2023

US foreign affairs and the North American neighbourhood

Democracy and culture

Long Read: For over 30 years, Paul Kennedy’s The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers has been the backdrop of the shifting debate over American power.

December 4th, 2023
US foreign affairs and the North American neighbourhood

Europe, Ukraine and “the West”

November 11th, 2023
Book Reviews

Book Review | Waiting for Dignity: Legitimacy and Authority in Afghanistan

October 15th, 2023

Economy

Economy

America’s innovation system must transform from a historical artifact to one which can better support advanced manufacturing.

November 21st, 2023
Economy

Global governance in an era of anti-globalism – LSE Phelan US Centre Event Review 

November 9th, 2023
Economy

Populism and Democratic Capitalism – LSE Phelan US Centre Event Review 

November 9th, 2023

Climate Change: America and the World

Climate Change: America and the World

Listen to Climate Change: America and the World Podcast Episode 6: The Future of Climate Change Politics in America

August 14th, 2023
Climate Change: America and the World

Listen to Climate Change: America and the World Podcast Episode 5: The Cost of Climate Change in America

July 21st, 2023
Climate Change: America and the World

Listen to Climate Change: America and the World Podcast Episode 4: Climate Change and Race

July 3rd, 2023

Environment

Environment

During COP28, we should remember that climate change threatens both nature and society.

December 7th, 2023
Environment

How developing countries can embrace change and reap opportunities from sustainable urbanisation

December 2nd, 2023
Environment

How can financial innovations deliver climate justice?

November 25th, 2023

2023 Essay Competition

2023 Essay Competition

Climate Change Essay Competition Runner-Up: The United States bears the greatest responsibility in the fight against climate change – but policy ought to be securitised and coloured in the language of self-interest. 

March 31st, 2023
2023 Essay Competition

Climate Change Essay Competition Runner-Up: The Decarbonisation Dilemma: the US must tread the fine line between domestic net zero and international development objectives.

March 31st, 2023
2023 Essay Competition

Climate Change Essay Competition Winner: The US must do more to combat carbon inequality in the global economy.

March 30th, 2023

Urban, rural and regional policies

Urban, rural and regional policies

Offices of immigrant affairs in US cities are popular among both Republicans and Democrats

December 6th, 2023
Environment

How developing countries can embrace change and reap opportunities from sustainable urbanisation

December 2nd, 2023
Environment

In 2020, many vulnerable households faced a double threat of COVID-19 and hurricane risk.

November 7th, 2023

Justice and Domestic Affairs

Democracy and culture

Women of color state agency leaders have less political contact, and less control of their agencies, compared to their white male counterparts.

November 22nd, 2023
Justice and Domestic Affairs

In many states, support for the death penalty is driven by racist attitudes.

October 4th, 2023
Justice and Domestic Affairs

Children of incarcerated parents need more support.

September 29th, 2023
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