Dr Thomas Mills

Research Overview

My research lies in the field of international relations in the twentieth century, with particular interests in US foreign policy towards Latin America and diplomatic relations between the US and Great Britain. My first book, Post-War Planning on the Periphery, explored Anglo-American relations in South America during the Second World War in the broader context of the post-war economic diplomacy undertaken by the wartime allies. My current research projects include a collaborative project exploring Anglo-American relations in Latin America throughout the 20th century; an exploration of the role of British and American business groups in economic diplomacy; and a project exploring Britain's emerging role in Latin America at the turn of the 21st century. I also have a side interest in the political and cultural significance of the 1960s British pop group, the Beatles.

Current Teaching

I teach on the following undergraduate modules:PPR.332: US Foreign Policy since 1945I also teach on the following postgraduate modules:PPR.430(d): Theory and Concepts in Diplomacy and Foreign PolicyPPR.431(d): Issues and Practice in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

Additional Information

Memberships:

British Association for American Studies.

British International Studies Association (US Foreign Policy and British International History working groups).

Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations.

Transatlantic Studies Association (Treasurer).

PhD Supervision Interests

I am interested in doctoral proposals in the following broad areas:

Twentieth century US foreign policy/diplomacy Twentieth century inter-American relations Anglo-American relations/diplomacy Diplomatic/ambassadorial relations

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