The Trump presidency has been one of the most eventful and controversial in American history, with consequences for the governance and policy of the United States and beyond. His time in office saw claims that the democratic norms were being undermined, the spread of Covid-19, and a changed approach in US foreign policy. He was commonly referred to as an ‘authoritarian populist’ who sought to govern in a way that was a clear departure from previous American presidents.
His presidency may have lasted only four years, but ‘Trumpism’ may be said to continue and have longer wider consequences.This special issue will consider the causes, effects and consequences of the Presidency.
Papers are welcome that may include any of the following topics:
- President Trump’s legacy for the Republican Party;
- The leadership and governing style of President Trump;
- The long-term effects of the Trump presidency on public policy areas including, but not limited to:
-Democracy, party polarization, governance, political institutions, and human rights within the United States and beyond;
-Domestic policy areas such as Covid-19, the economy, racial justice, health care, taxation and inequality, the courts, immigration and other less visible areas;
-International issues such as the environment, international trade and multilateral relations;
-Foreign Policy and relationships between the USA and other states such as China, Iran and the wider world.
- The broader consequences and lessons from the Trump presidency and ‘Trumpism’ for understanding governance, policy and politics.
Papers should:
- Typically be 6,000 to 7,000 words in length, but longer articles of up to 9,000 words are also welcome;
- Submissions should follow the Policy Studies instructions for authors;
- Authors are advised to contact the Editor-in-Chief, Toby James, in advance to inform him of the intention to submit;
- Submissions should be made before 1 February 2020. Please note, however, that papers will be reviewed and published on a rolling basis so early submission is advised.
About Policy Studies
Policy Studies is a long-standing, international journal focusing on public policy and governance at all levels and across all continents. It publishes original articles which are assessed through a rigorous, blind peer review process. The journal has revised aims and a new editorial board for 2021.
The journal aims to:
- Enable theoretical, methodological and empirical advances in the study of public policy and governance that have consequences of broad, international significance;
- Enable cutting-edge research to be connected to the real-world policy problems and vice versa;
- Identify ‘what works’ in improving the formation and delivery of policy through rigorous research;
- Identify the state of the art of research in public policy;
- Trace new developments affecting public policy and governance including, but not limited to, those arising from technological, political, economic, informational, or demographic shifts;
- Breakdown geographical and disciplinary silos by encouraging inter-disciplinarily, historical, comparative and global approaches to the study of policy;
- Encourage diversity and opportunity in the academy.
The journal takes a pluralistic approach and encourages submissions irrespective of the methodological approach and the country of study. Although journal is traditionally based in political science, a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of public policy is encouraged. Articles are predominantly original research articles, but review articles that assess the state of the field are also welcome.
Editorial Board
- Nana Akua Anyidoho - University of Ghana, Ghana
- Rossana Castiglioni - Universidad Diego Portales, Chile
- Chu May - Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Sara Connolly - University of East Anglia, UK
- Patrick Dunleavy - London School of Economics, UK
- Alan Finlayson - University of East Anglia, UK
- Rachel M. Gisselquist - United Nations University, Finland
- Hussein Kassim - University of East Anglia, UK
- Robert Krimmer - University of Tartu, Estonia
- Patrick Le Galès - Sciences Po, France
- Kate Mattocks - University of East Anglia, UK
- M. Jae Moon - Yonsei University, South Korea
- Pippa Norris - Harvard University, USA
- Christopher Pepin-Neff - Sydney University, Australia
- M Ramesh - National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Farhana Sultana - Syracuse University, USA
- Diane Stone - European University Institute, Italy
- Paul 't Hart - University of Utrecht, Netherlands
- Kathleen Thelen - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
- Giuseppe Veltri - University of Trento, Italy
- Ariadne Vromen - Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University, Australia
- Li Zhang - Tsinghua University, China
