Anne-Marie Slaughter Named Dean of LSE School of Public Policy

Context Slaughter brings a blend of academic, governmental, and think‑tank experience to the role. She currently serves as CEO of New America, a Washington‑based policy institute, and previously held the top policy‑planning post at the U.S. State Department. Before that she was a professor at Princeton and Harvard Law School, and has authored nine books on international affairs. The School of Public Policy, launched in 2018 under inaugural Dean Andrés Velasco, focuses on merging rigorous research with practical policy training.

Key Facts The school now welcomes close to 450 students representing 60 different countries for the 2025‑26 academic year. Slaughter said she is honored and excited to build on Velasco’s foundation, address global challenges, and foster innovation at LSE. Velasco will remain on the faculty and continue teaching after his deanship ends.

What It Means Her appointment signals continuity in the school’s growth while introducing a leader with extensive transatlantic policy networks. The large, diverse student body suggests the program’s appeal is expanding internationally. Slaughter’s emphasis on innovation may lead to new course offerings or research initiatives aimed at solving pressing global issues.

What to watch next Observers will monitor how Slaughter shapes the curriculum, expands partnerships, and influences the school’s research direction over the coming academic years.