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Thomas Furse
Lecturer
Thomas Furse is a Lecturer (Teaching) in United States Politics at University College London's (UCL) Institute of the Americas.34 He joined the institute in September 2024, taking on the role of Programme Director for the MA in US Politics and Foreign Policy.25
Academic Background and Research
Furse's academic journey includes:
- BA in Archaeology and Anthropology from Bristol University
- MSc in International Security from Bristol University1
His research primarily focuses on:
- US foreign policy
- History of strategic thought in the 1980s
- History of social sciences in the United States
- History of US foreign relations14
A significant part of his work involves an interdisciplinary thesis on the intellectual history of the AirLand Battle Doctrine (ALBD) and its authors from 1982 and 1986. This research examines the influence of management theory, informational and organizational science, and political economy on strategic concepts.1
Publications and Expertise
Furse has authored several journal articles on topics including:
- US maritime strategy in the Indo-Pacific
- Strategic trade in world order
- Apocalyptic thinking in Christian nationalism
- The Trump administration and far-right politics1
His expertise extends to North American studies, particularly in the realm of US politics and foreign policy.13
Professional Experience
Prior to his role at UCL, Furse's professional experience includes:
- Graduate Teaching Assistant at City, University of London (from September 2019)
- Freelance work for the Financial Times (from January 2017)1
Thomas Furse continues to contribute to academic discourse through his teaching, research, and publications in the field of US politics and international relations.
