UCL experts provide leading analysis around the US election

UCL academics have been providing critical commentary and expert analysis on the 2020 US elections, with regular appearances in UK, US, and international media outlets discussing one of the most hotly-contested races in American history. As the world has looked on at President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden battling for the White House, UCL's newly launched Centre on US Politics (CUSP) -housed within UCL's School of Public Policy -has been at the forefront of commentary, with scholars providing incisive analysis of US politics and its implications for an international audience. Dr Thomas Gift, founding Director of CUSP, said: "2020 has been one of the most fraught and high-stakes elections in US history. As a Centre, we want to pioneer an outward-looking approach to understanding the structures, influence, and reach of contemporary American politics, providing a diversity of perspectives and informing a global view on US politics." In addition to appearing regularly on CNN , BBC , CNBC , and other leading outlets throughout the election season, Gift provided 10 hours of "around-the-clock" coverage for the BBC World Service as part of its election night programming. From October and running through January, CUSP is hosting a series of events, sponsored by the US Embassy in London, under the theme "Decision 2020: Interpreting the US Elections" . The events are free and open to the public. The goal is to encourage a greater understanding of the US electoral process, as well as to engage policymakers, academics, thought-leaders, the media, students, and practitioners in a nonpartisan, informed, well-rounded discussion of the topic.