US Foreign Policy Working Group Annual Conference

Convener: British International Studies Association (BISA)

Background: 

The US Foreign Policy working group promotes the study, research and teaching of US foreign policy in the UK. It is open to all BISA members. We hold an annual conference as well as other seminars and workshops, and are especially interested in exchanges between scholars and practitioners of US foreign policy. Two iNNOV8 papers are set to be presented and later published under the titles:

1. Pipelines and Power: US Foreign Policy and the Iraqi Kurdistan’s Gas Venture

2. US Foreign Policy: Multipolarity and Tech-Security Rivalries in the Middle East

BISA is a leading voice in International Studies in the UK and abroad. It develops and promotes International Studies through publications, research, academic networks and funding opportunities. Many of BISA members are experts in their field, but BISA is diverse and support members at all stages of their careers. It is known for their progressive, vibrant community, annual conference and strong research networks.

University College London, where the conference takes place, is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2025), No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021) and 7th globally. Since its Founding in 1826, UCL has been home to 28 Nobel Laureates.