North America

Decisions taken in Washington have a direct impact on Europe, ranging from security and the economy to technology and democracy. Academic knowledge about North America places political and social changes within their historical, cultural and international context.

Leiden University offers this knowledge through a unique interdisciplinary approach within the humanities. Historians, American studies scholars, cultural studies scholars and researchers in the field of international relations bring together history, culture, media and politics into a single, coherent perspective. In this way, they explain not only what is happening, but also why developments arise and what significance they hold for the Netherlands, Europe and the world.

Onze onderzoekers brengen die inzichten naar buiten via onderwijs, media, beleidsadvisering en samenwerking met maatschappelijke partners. Daarmee levert Leiden niet alleen expertise over Noord-Amerika, maar ook de kennis die nodig is om de grote maatschappelijke en geopolitieke vraagstukken van deze tijd beter te begrijpen.

Andy Gawthorpe: podcast on American politics, foreign policy and culture

Listen to Andy Gawthorpe in the podcast America Explained.