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Democracy in the US in Global Perspective
Democracy in the US in Global Perspective
America's global engagement is shaped by its domestic politics. We study changes inside the US and their impact on US global influence.
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US spotlight: The year in review and looking ahead
US spotlight: The year in review and looking ahead
Chatham House and foreign policy experts review the first year of the Joe Biden presidency and examine America’s future place in the world.
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A polarized America still showing little sign of unity
A polarized America still showing little sign of unity
Despite policy wins, Joe Biden’s hopes of healing a divided nation remain a distant promise with an electorate entrenched in its partisan views.
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Biden’s messy Afghanistan withdrawal has increased the need to deliver on his domestic agenda
Biden’s messy Afghanistan withdrawal has increased the need to deliver on his domestic agenda
After nearly two decades of boots on the ground, last month American forces left Afghanistan, with the Taliban retaking the country much more quickly than had been anticipated by the administration of President Biden. In this Q&A, LSE Phelan US Centre Director and Chatham House Associate Fellow Professor Peter Trubowitz looks at the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Biden's Summitry Was Reassuring for the West. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Biden's Summitry Was Reassuring for the West. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Transatlantic relations were boosted by nearly a week of summits marking U.S. President Joe Biden’s first diplomatic travels. But the months ahead will test the ability of alliances, great powers, and multilateral groups to advance global health, security, and economic opportunity, as well as whether the United States can lead the effort, say experts at leading global think tanks.
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Is US police reform likely under the Biden administration?
Is US police reform likely under the Biden administration?
When the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests erupted in 2020, calls to ‘de-fund the police’ were made. But where does the Biden administration stand on the issue?
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Biden shows huge ambition but trade-offs are inevitable
Biden shows huge ambition but trade-offs are inevitable
The US clearly wants to lead in providing global public goods and upholding liberal values but making America prosperous remains an absolute requirement.
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America is Back, But the World Has Changed
America is Back, But the World Has Changed
Joe Biden aims to protect democratic values far beyond America’s shores and also strike principled, but pragmatic deals on climate and public health.
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The Trial of Trump is Not Enough to Repair Democracy
The Trial of Trump is Not Enough to Repair Democracy
The gravity of the Capitol attack makes a trial necessary, but a fuller account from a bipartisan commission is essential to repair America's global reputation.
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US Capitol Breach Was a Shot Heard Round the World
US Capitol Breach Was a Shot Heard Round the World
In this Council of Councils global perspectives roundup, members of five leading think tanks reflect on the impact of the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The attacks left, leaders and publics in many democracies stunned, reassured, or determined to play a bigger role in preserving democratic order in the world.
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Foreign Policy Priorities for the Biden Administration
Foreign Policy Priorities for the Biden Administration
Examining key US foreign policy plans for climate, trade, security, and the Middle East, and the importance of strengthening global relationships and democracy.