The Democratsโ disagreement over the US attacks on Iran means Republicans can set the terms of the debate | LSE United States Politics and Policy
The Democratic Partyโs ambiguous stance on the USโ actions is currently too focused on procedural interventions.
US military strikes against Iran have drawn criticism both abroad and at home.
The Democratsโ disagreement over the attacks means Republicans can set the terms of the debate, writes Jack Roush @lsehy.bsky.social on @lseusablog.bsky.social
03.03.2026 09:00
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How partisan politics shielded the Federal Reserve from inflation blame | LSE United States Politics and Policy
Criticisms of the Fedโs role were overshadowed by party political narratives, allowing it to avoid scrutiny over its actions and their consequences.
Inflation was the defining issue of the 2024 election, yet neither party seriously questioned the Federal Reserve - the institution primarily responsible for controlling it.
New piece @lseusablog.bsky.social on how partisan politics shielded the Fed from scrutiny:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
24.02.2026 13:37
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New from me on how rising protest in the US is increasingly treated as data for the state - monitored, analysed, and managed rather than answered.
20.02.2026 17:15
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I wrote for LSE about how the NJ-11 Special Election demonstrates why the Blue Wave in November is already locked in. It's less about what happens between now and Election Day than it is about the strategic decisions of candidates made months ago.
13.02.2026 17:53
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Middle powers are rising โ hereโs how they can shape global governance | United States Politics and Policy
Middle powers can work together to reshape global governance
Can middle powers work together to reshape global governance? In a post on the @sjrickard.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social finds that they already have.
She finds that coalitions of middle powers โ and not the largest countries โ made the largest contributions @lseusablog.bsky.social.
10.02.2026 09:27
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Why the US can and should leave Greenland alone for now | United States Politics and Policy
While Greenland is geopolitically important, there is no need for the US to control it.
Trump threatened to annex Greenland, citing US national security interests. And while he has since backed down from using force to achieve this, he hasn't abandoned the goal.
But why does he want the territory when the security argument doesn't add up? Peter Harris for @lseusablog.bsky.social
03.02.2026 13:45
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