LSE: The Ballpark | How democratic citizenry can shape America’s role in the world - Master’s students essay competition 2026
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In 2026, the Phelan US Centre ran an essay competition for LSE master’s students with the prompt, “What role can democratic citizenry play in shaping America’s role in the world as it enters its 250th year?"
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