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John Owens is a Professor of United States Government and Politics at the University of Westminster's Centre for the Study of Democracy, a Faculty Fellow at American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, and a Fellow at University College London’s Institute for the Study of the Americas. He specializes in congressional-presidential relations, US Congress dynamics, and comparative legislative politics. His work examines executive power growth during crises, leadership styles in the US House, and partisan polarization.
His research has been funded by institutions like the British Academy and Nuffield Foundation. Owens has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and edited/co-edited books such as The 'War on Terror' and the Growth of Executive Power (2010) and America's 'War on Terrorism' (2008). He serves on editorial boards of journals like Politics & Policy and has held leadership roles in academic organizations including the UK Political Studies Association.
Owens is an influential commentator on US politics in media outlets and has held visiting fellowships at institutions like Brookings Institution and the Library of Congress. His awards include recognition from the British Academy and LBJ Foundation. His current research focuses on war’s impact on executive power and comparative legislative parties.
Research Grants:
- British Academy (Speakers' Leadership Styles)
- Nuffield Foundation (Congress Agenda-Setting)
- Everett McKinley Dirksen Congressional Leadership Center
Awards:
- British Academy Grant
- Nuffield Foundation Award
- Dirksen Center Fellowship
- LBJ Foundation Recognition
Teaching Expertise:
- US Presidential Politics
- Congressional Dynamics
- Comparative Legislative Studies
