The United States is more than 50 states.
For much of its history, it has also governed a collection of territories—an American “hidden empire” that remains largely unfamiliar to the public and many policymakers. What does this hidden empire mean for America today? How might it change the way we think about America’s role in the world, as well as domestic debates over education, social spending, political representation and more?
As part of the University of Maryland's First Year Book program, join Daniel Immerwahr, author of How to Hide an Empire, and Policy Professor Joshua Shifrinson for a public discussion of how making America’s hidden empire visible can reshape our understanding of contemporary politics and policy.