As the United States heads into a high-stakes presidential election, Oxford’s Rothermere American Institute is running an in person discussion series exploring the structural problems and political challenges behind the headlines. The Present and Future of US Politics series examines why American politics is so polarised and asks: what is at stake in the 2024 election?
The seminars will open with a short presentation by an expert, followed by questions and discussion. Everyone with an interest in US politics is welcome. Lunch is available.
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The Present and Future of US Politics
Wednesdays at 12:30–13:45
Rothermere American Institute
16 October
Foreign Policy with Peter Feaver (Duke)
23 October
What next for the Democratic Party? with Robert Saldin (Montana)
30 October
Whose vote counts? with Ursula Hackett (Royal Holloway)
6 November
Election Debrief with Adam Smith (Oxford)
13 November
The Urban-Suburban Divide with Kimberley Johnson (Oxford and NYU)
20 November
Political Violence with Desmond King (Oxford)
27 November
Shifting Voter Allegiances with Richard Johnson (Queen Mary)
4 December
Conservatism with Desmond King (Oxford) and Gillian Peele (Oxford)
