Thursday 27th November, 6.30 - 8.00pm, Tower 2, Room 9.05
Speaker: Dr Andrew N. Buchanan; Chair: Professor Matthew Jones
In this presentation, Andrew Buchanan will offer a thorough reinterpretation of US engagement with the Mediterranean during World War II. He argues that, far from being a reluctant participant in a 'peripheral' theater, the United States pursued a sustained grand-strategic interest in the region. By the end of the war the Mediterranean was an American lake, and the United States had substantial political and economic interests extending from North Africa, via Italy and the Balkans, to the Middle East. This presentation will examine the military, diplomatic, and economic processes by which this hegemonic position was assembled,looking in particular at the changing character of the Anglo-American alliance, the establishment of post-war spheres of influence, the nature of presidential leadership, and the common interest of all the leaders of the 'Grand Alliance' in blocking the development of revolutionary movements emerging from the chaos of war, occupation, and economic breakdown.
This event is free and open to all with no ticket or pre-registration required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For more information please email us here.
Speaker
Dr Andrew N. Buchanan is Senior Lecturer in Global, U.S., and Military History at the University of Vermont.
Chair
Professor Matthew Jones is a Professor at the International History Department at the LSE.
Location
Tower 2, 9th Floor, Room 9.05, LSE. Map.