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The Ballpark is the LSE Phelan US Centre's regular podcast on the politics and policy of the United States. Through features and interviews with academics from the LSE and elsewhere, The Ballpark looks more closely into what's going on behind the headlines.

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The global economy is undergoing profound transformation. Geopolitical realignments, rising economic nationalism, climate disruption, trade fragmentation, and technological upheaval are reshaping the foundations of international economic relations.

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The 1990s were an important decade. They saw the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, falling trade barriers, an expanding capitalist democratic order and the rise of what came to be called the liberal international order.

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The last two decades have seen significant growth in the relationship between China and the EU. Now, China is the EU’s biggest import and third-largest export partner. But this relationship is becoming increasingly one sided.

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While Trump’s foreign policy record has not been very successful elsewhere as wars continue to rage in Ukraine and in the Middle East, the exception is Europe which Trump seems to want to divide and weaken.

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Recent Guests

G. John Ikenberry
Albert G. Milbank Professor of Politics and International Affairs, Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: LSE: The Ballpark | Rethinking the 1990s with Professors G. John Ikenberry and Peter Trubowitz
Peter Trubowitz
Professor of International Relations and Director of the Phelan US Centre, LSE; Associate Fellow at Chatham House
London School of Economics
Episode: LSE: The Ballpark | Rethinking the 1990s with Professors G. John Ikenberry and Peter Trubowitz
Noah Barkin
Senior adviser at the Rhodium Group; expert on Europe-China relations and transatlantic policy
Rhodium Group
Episode: LSE: The Ballpark | EU-China relations in the Trump era with Noah Barkin
Nathalie Tocci
Professor of Practice at Johns Hopkins SAIS; Director of the Institute for International Affairs in Rome
Johns Hopkins University SAIS; IIA Rome
Episode: LSE: The Ballpark | Donald Trump and the unmaking of Europe with Professor Nathalie Tocci
Kathleen McNamara
Professor of Government and Foreign Service at Georgetown University; visiting professor at the Phelan US Centre
Georgetown University; Phelan US Centre
Episode: LSE: The Ballpark | Donald Trump and the future of US-EU relations with Professor Kathleen McNamara
Walter Russell Mead
Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship at the Hudson Institute; Alexander Hamilton Professor of Strategy and Statecraft at the University of Florida; Global View columnist at The Wall Street Journal
Hudson Institute; University of Florida; The Wall Street Journal
Episode: LSE: The Ballpark | American foreign policy in the age of Trump with Professor Walter Russell Mead
Ian Shapiro
Sterling Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs at Yale University; visiting professor at the Phelan US Centre
Yale University; Phelan US Centre
Episode: LSE: The Ballpark | After the Fall: From the End of History to the Crisis of Democracy with Professor Ian Shapiro
Raja Mohan
Distinguished fellow at the Council on Strategic and Defence Research; visiting professor at the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore
Council on Strategic and Defence Research; Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS
Episode: LSE: The Ballpark | America first and the future of Eurasian geopolitics with Dr C Raja Mohan
Todd Hall
Professor of International Relations, University of Oxford; Director of the Oxford China Centre
University of Oxford
Episode: LSE: The Ballpark | China’s Three Personality Problem with Professor Todd Hall

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Chris Gilson
Host of The Ballpark and managing editor of the Phelan US Centre's blog on US politics and policy.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Great Political Science Podcast

    This is a great podcast, sharing insights from political science with the greater public.

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    Nyvva
    Netherlands8 years ago
  • Well worth subscribing

    On a friend's recommendation gave this series a listen and found it very accessible and interesting. Having studied American foreign policy, Episode 3 had me wanting to put my two pennies worth in which is usually a good sign. Well worth subscribing.

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    Dan_Breslin
    United Kingdom10 years ago

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LSE: The Ballpark | Rethinking the 1990s with Professors G. John Ikenberry and Peter Trubowitz
Q: What lessons can current leaders draw from the 1990s when facing today's geopolitical challenges?
Leaders should balance expansion with robust domestic protections, maintain credible alliances, and foster institutions that attract rather than provoke counterweights, ensuring openness while addressing domestic economic anxieties to prevent backlash against liberal order.
LSE: The Ballpark | Rethinking the 1990s with Professors G. John Ikenberry and Peter Trubowitz
Q: Why was the 1990s a pivotal decade for liberal internationalism, and what were the missed opportunities the book highlights?
The decade opened liberal institutions and expanded engagement, but the book argues that missed opportunities—such as insufficient sharing of leadership and failure to align domestic social protections with economic openness—undermined long-term buy-in and contributed to later dissatisfaction with liberal order.
LSE: The Ballpark | EU-China relations in the Trump era with Noah Barkin
Q: What role does Germany play in shaping Europe's China policy, and why is it so pivotal?
Germany acts as a swing state with deep economic ties to China; its stance influences the whole EU, balancing investment in China with protectionist pressures at home, which makes German policy a bellwether for European unity on China policy.
LSE: The Ballpark | Donald Trump and the future of US-EU relations with Professor Kathleen McNamara
Q: You've described the EU as a unique governance experiment in a shifting global order; how does Trump's approach accelerate or hinder Europe's move toward strategic autonomy?
Trump's America First policy disrupts long-standing transatlantic expectations and accelerates EU discussions about developing autonomous military and political capabilities, while also exposing internal divisions that Europe must manage to stay unified.
LSE: The Ballpark | After the Fall: From the End of History to the Crisis of Democracy with Professor Ian Shapiro
Q: Have you filled out the Ballpark survey yet?
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The conversations span US foreign policy, geopolitics, and governance with a strong emphasis on transatlantic relations, democracy, and global power dynamics. Across episodes, listeners hear rigorous analysis of Trump-era policy, US–Europe ties, Eurasian security, and the evolving roles of major powers like China and India, often framed through historical context and institutional perspectives. Noteworthy angles include the rise of demographic and technological change in governance, the spread of disinformation, and the potential path toward more inclusive, pragmatic policy solutions. The show stands out for its academic rigor, policy relevance, and ability to translate complex international issues into accessible discussions for profession... more

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