tsa annual conference | The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg Virginia | 13-15 July 2025

Hosted By

The Global Research Institute at the College of William & Mary

in partnership with

the Robert M. Gates Initiative in American Statecraft & the Omohundro INSTITUTE of Early american history and culture

TSA 2026 call for papers

‘American Democracy and Statecraft: Transatlantic Relations at the 250th’


The 24rd annual conference of the Transatlantic Studies Association will be held in Williamsburg, Virginia. The College of William & Mary is a public university established in 1693 and has more than 7,000 undergraduate students, 3,000 graduate students, and more than 900 professors.

The City of Williamsburg is the world’s largest living history museum, dedicated to its mission that the future may learn from the past through its expert and distinctive events, collections, programs, and site interpretation. The city is just under an hour away from the nearest airport via highway, which offers direct connections to major cities. Colonial Williamsburg is renowned for its historic charm and walkability, with brick-lined streets, preserved historic buildings, and a vibrant mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment.


2026 conference highlights

ALAN AND BEVERLY DOBSON KEYNOTE LECTURER

Hal Brands

“The Past, Present, and Future of the Transatlantic Alliance” Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Professor of Global Affairs, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

KEYNOTE LECTURER

Ronald Angelo Johnson

Ralph and Bessie Mae Lynn Chair of History & Associate Professor, Baylor University

KEYNOTE PANEL

‘Transatlantic Alliances at a Crossroads’

Featuring

Stephen M. Walt

Robert and Renee Belfer Professor of International Affairs Harvard Kennedy School

Mike Tierney

Director, Global Research Institute and Hylton Professor of Government & International Relations, William and Mary


For the TSA 2025 Conference programme, see here.

For the TSA 2024 conference programme, see here.

For the TSA 2023 conference programme, see here.