Professor of @LSEIRDept and Director of @LSE_US. International security, US foreign policy, American politics.
Joined February 2016
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11 Jan 2017
Read my latest thoughts on how @realdonaldtrump is redefining America’s terms of international engagement bit.ly/2j5kXuA
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Looking forward to chairing this great lineup of speakers. Please join us. x.com/lse_us/status/20396948…
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Mar 17
Pleasure talking to @GenieGodula on @France24 today.
Mar 17
Phelan US Centre Director Prof @ptrubowitz spoke earlier today on @France24 with @GenieGodula about the US–Iran conflict, explaining that both sides are trying to expand the war as Iran targets regional actors and the US seeks allied support
Watch below👇youtu.be/bGb7THBzhCw
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Peter Trubowitz retweeted
🚨 Upcoming event: The geopolitical implications of the Israel-US-Iran war
Join us on 17 March for a panel discussion with @SanamVakil, @ProfTobyDodge and @ptrubowitz on the geopolitical dynamics shaping the conflict and its potential consequences.
lse.ac.uk/events/middle-east
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Feb 23
Looking forward to chairing this lecture with @NathalieTocci Please join us.
Feb 23
Explore how Trump’s foreign policy, despite failures elsewhere, may be dividing Europe. Join "Donald Trump and the Unmaking of Europe", a public lecture with Dr @NathalieTocci, chaired by Prof @ptrubowitz
📅 12 Mar | 🕡 6:30–8 pm
📍 SZT & Online
🔗 lse.ac.uk/events/the-unmakin…
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Jan 21
Great to talk to @philgayle on @dwnews “The Day”
Jan 21
In case you missed it live! Phelan US Centre Director @ptrubowitz discussed President Trump’s first year and US foreign policy on @dwnews “The Day” with anchor @philgayle
Watch from 4:35 min: youtube.com/watch?v=mDXY5Ect…
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Jan 21
Jan 21
Phelan US Centre Director @ptrubowitz (@LSEIRDept) spoke with @TechF24 on @FRANCE24 about how Trump is weaponising the concept of the Western Hemisphere
Read the article (in French, with browser translation available) here: france24.com/fr/amériqu…
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Peter Trubowitz retweeted
31 Dec 2025
Peter Trubowitz and I map out a US foreign policy that can help mend political fracture at home and abroad. The US needs to find the middle ground between strategic overreach and nationalist retreat. @CFR_org @ForeignAffairs @ptrubowitz @georgetownsfs
foreignaffairs.com/united-st…
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14 Nov 2025
Looking forward to chairing this lecture with @MohanCRaja Please join us.
13 Nov 2025
What does “America First” mean for the future of Eurasian geopolitics?
Join @MohanCRaja as he explores Trump’s agenda and its impact on regional stability, chaired by Prof. @ptrubowitz (@LSEIRDept)
📅 26 Nov | 🕡 6.30–8pm
📍 Hong Kong Theatre & Online
🔗 lse.ac.uk/events/america-fir…
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14 Aug 2025
Always a pleasure talking to @flacqua on @BloombergUK
14 Aug 2025
Speaking to @flacqua on @BloombergUK, Phelan US Centre Director @ptrubowitz argues that Donald Trump is using tomorrow's meeting with Vladimir Putin to distract from low poll numbers and criticisms of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' @LSEIRDept @LSEnews
bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…
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Peter Trubowitz retweeted
3 Jul 2025
Instead of fixating on the prospect of a “grand bargain” between the United States and China, U.S. policymakers should focus on manageable objectives, such as reducing the risk of war, argue @wjhurst and @ptrubowitz.
foreignaffairs.com/united-st…
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3 Mar 2025
3 Mar 2025
Zelenskiy Says He’d Meet Trump Again for ‘Serious’ Talks
@ptrubowitz joins @tomkeene and @ptsweeney on Bloomberg Surveillance.
Get more on the Bloomberg Surveillance Podcast:
Apple: trib.al/CO777OV
Spotify: trib.al/rZs70SB
Anywhere: trib.al/Dps5Liz
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21 Feb 2025
21 Feb 2025
Phelan US Centre Director @ptrubowitz appeared on @Bloomberg with @FerroTV, @lisaabramowicz1 and @annmarie to discuss the recent peace talks in Saudi Arabia between the US and Russia about ending the war in Ukraine.
Watch his interview here (from 31:00)
bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…
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19 Feb 2025
Great to talk with @Nicole_Froelich earlier today on @dwnews
19 Feb 2025
Phelan US Centre Director @ptrubowitz (@LSEIRDept) shared his insights on President Trump's comments on the war in Ukraine on @dwnews with @Nicole_Froelich
Watch the full interview on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=iBFDAQ9z…
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11 Feb 2025
Looking forward to chairing this great line-up of speakers tonight. Join us!
11 Feb 2025
Prof Stephanie Rickard, along with Prof Robert Wade, Prof @AndresVelasco and Prof @ptrubowitz will be speaking at our event today —join us for insights on trade, policy & the global economy!
📍Sheikh Zayed Theatre, CKK, LSE
Click here for event details: lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/02/202…
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3 Feb 2025
Always a pleasure working with @steve_sedgwick, @CNBCKAREN, and the CNBC team @SquawkBoxEurope
3 Feb 2025
"Trump plans to use revenue from tariffs to cover shortfall from tax cuts."
@LSE_US Director @ptrubowitz discussed recent actions by U.S. President Donald Trump’s government with Steve Sedgewick and @cnbcKaren on @SquawkBoxEurope.
📺Watch here: cnbc.com/video/2025/02/03/tr…
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Peter Trubowitz retweeted
21 Jan 2025
📢Happening Tonight!
Join @StevenErlanger, @anandMenon1, @lizingleson, @londonvinjamuri, and @ptrubowitz as they discuss the incoming US president’s strategic priorities and their global implications.
Click here for details: lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/01/202…
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6 Jan 2025
Always a pleasure talking with @lizzburden, @KritiGuptaNews, and @guyjohnsontv at Bloomberg
6 Jan 2025
Phelan US Centre Director @ptrubowitz (@LSEIRDept) discussed #Trump’s election victory with @lizzzburden, @KritiGuptaNews, and @guyjohnsontv on @business this morning.
Watch the interview here: bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…
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6 Jan 2025
Looking forward to chairing this great lineup of speakers!
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6 Jan 2025
“Trump’s now trying to figure out which legislative path will cause him the least amount of political heartburn in getting his agenda passed”
Some thoughts on the 4th anniversary of January 6th and where Trump may now plant his political flag wp.me/p3I2YF-eKe
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3 Jan 2025
Always a pleasure to work with @steve_sedgwick and the CNBC team @SquawkBoxEurope.
3 Jan 2025
"Trump won an impressive victory, it was not the mandate and landslide that was portrayed"
📺 @LSE_US Director @ptrubowitz discussed Trump's election victory and what's next for US politics with Steve Sedgwick on @SquawkBoxEurope this morning
Watch here: buff.ly/400i1lJ
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