On Monday, 26 October 2026, Bastiaan Bouwman (Utrecht University) will be the speaker for the next session of the European Forum on US History. Title: ‘Why Do They Fear to Return?’: Haitian Refugees, Amnesty International, and Rights-Based Litigation in the United States, 1973-1980 Speaker: Bastiaan Bouwman Date: Monday, 26 October, from 17:00 to 18:30 CET […]
On November 3rd, most seats in the US Congress will be up for election. Since winning slight majorities in both houses two years ago, members of the Republican party have used Congress to routinely approve the president’s initiatives and to block those who seek to limit his power. In November, this balance could be restored: […]
From the revolutionary rhetoric of the Declaration of Independence to contemporary mobilizations against democratic backsliding, protest has been central to the American experiment. The United States often understands itself as […]
America votes. The world watches. We reflect. This November, America heads to the polls. Just days after the election, join the John Adams, BKB Het Campagnebureau and the Netherlands Atlantic Association, for an evening […]
Choosing which university to attend can be a big decision. As a prospective student considering Radboud University, we understand that you may want to take a tour of the campus and speak with current students and staff. The Bachelor’s Open Day gives you the opportunity to do so and to learn more about all the […]
Frédéric Heurtebize is Professor of American studies at Sorbonne Nouvelle University. His research focuses on U.S. foreign policy and transatlantic relations during the Cold War. He is the author of Le péril rouge: Washington face à l’eurocommunisme (Paris, 2014) and co-editor of Alliances and Power Politics in the Trump Era: America in Retreat? (New York, […]
On Wednesday, 2 December 2026, the RIAS will host the first Zeeland edition of the RIAS Fireside Chats, featuring journalist and podcast producer Laila Frank. Please note that this event will be held in Dutch. About the speaker Laila Frank is a journalist, speaker and podcast producer specialising in the United States and American politics. […]
On the eve of our 40th anniversary, we are reminded of the importance of community: and, as we continue to grow our inner circle, our conversations are expanding as well. Curiosity, ideas, and community have kept us together during an eventful and thought-provoking year, and our mission has never been more necessary. This holiday season, […]