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Join the Global Research Institute for a talk with Dr. Andrew Payne (University of London), who will present and discuss his newly-published book “War on the Ballot: How the Election Cycle Shapes Presidential Decision-Making in War”. The book offers a systematic analysis of the relationship between electoral politics and wartime decision-making in the United States. In light of the 2024 presidential elections, the book talk promises to offer an insightful discussion around these important and timely topics.

The author will be joined by Dr. Kira Allmann, Professor Marcus Holmes, Professor Sue Peterson, and Dr. Giuseppe Paparella. The talk will take place in Chancellors 322 on Tuesday, March 5 at 5pm. 

Author bio:

Andrew Payne is a Lecturer in Foreign Policy and Security at City, University of London, and a Research Associate at the University of Oxford, where he was previously the Hedley Bull Research Fellow in International Relations. His research examines the influence of domestic politics on US foreign policy, military strategy and civil-military relations. His first book, "War on the Ballot: How the Election Cycle Shapes Presidential Decision-Making in War," was published by Columbia University Press in July 2023. His work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including International Security, Presidential Studies Quarterly, Politics, and Contemporary Politics. His writing has also appeared in The Washington Post, The Sunday Times, The Conversation, and International Affairs. In addition to his academic work, Andrew serves on the board of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House).

Sponsored by: Global Research Institute

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