Institute of the Americas
Announcements
- MSc International Relations of the Americas - Apply online now
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Links
- The White House
- The American Presidency Project
- Edward M. Kennedy Oral History Project
- Use of Executive Power in the US Presidency, presentation by James Pfiffner, hosted by Fora TV
- Presidential Studies Quarterly journal
- Roosevelt Study Centre
- Jensen's American Political History On-Line
- UK Survey of US Presidents
- The Miller Center, University of Virginia
Resources
US Studies
Making sense of the
past progress and present difficulties of the United States is a complex task. At the UCL Institute of the Americas, this is a challenge we relish and we are
able to draw on the expertise of our faculty, affiliate members, and associate and visiting
fellows, to create a vibrant and internationally renowned centre of learning on
the history, politics and culture of the United States and its current public
policy debate about the way ahead.
The Institute of the Americas operates as a hub for US Studies research at UCL. Its US specialists have particular expertise on twentieth century political history, presidential politics, and economic policy (Iwan Morgan), and foreign policy (Tony McCulloch, David Sim). In addition it has support from History department colleagues with expertise in nineteenth century political history, especially of the Civil War era (Adam Smith), the Cold War (Sarah Snyder), and Hollywood films (Melvyn Stokes)
In addition to our
MA in US Studies: History and Politics, the UCL Institute of the Americas
provides opportunities to undertake research degrees on US historical and
political issues. It is also home to the
American Presidency Centre, which has a well established reputation for
research and publication on this crucial political institution. Its
fellowship programmes, its research events, and its extensive national and
international links also help to make it an ideal place to study what is still
the world’s most important country – and arguably its most fascinating one.
American Presidency Centre The mission of UCL-IA’s
American Presidency Centre is to participate in the ongoing debate about the
presidency and its role in both American and world politics. It will not only
engage in research and teaching on the presidency but also promote and
facilitate scholarly research through hosting seminars and conferences ... > More |
Background Having
emerged to world power status by 1900, the United States evolved over the next
hundred years into the main actor in global politics and, with its Cold War
triumph over the Soviet Union, had arguably become the sole global power by the
end of the twentieth century... > More |
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