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A hub for global expertise, analysis and commentary on America

Phelan United States Centre

The LSE's Phelan United States Centre is a hub for global expertise, analysis and commentary on America. Our mission is to promote policy-relevant and internationally-oriented scholarship from diverse voices to meet the growing demand for fresh, timely, analysis and critical debate on the United States.

Themes and upcoming

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Rethinking America's Role in the World Understanding international challenges
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Governing America in the 21st Century Domestic governance and democratic representation
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Globalisation and the Reshaping of America Developing effective responses to disparities in wealth and opportunity
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Event Explore our past public events
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US Now Timely coverage of the United States

Commentary and analysis

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Previous events Watch event videos and listen to podcast recordings
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Blog Read the Phelan US Centre's daily USAPP blog on US politics and policy
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Podcasts Latest audio from the Phelan US Centre

Highlights

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Blog highlight Virginia’s off-year election will show where the parties stand ahead of the 2026 midterms

Research

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Climate Change: America and the World Resources on climate change and sustainability from the Phelan US Centre

Students

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For students Information and resources for current, former, and prospective LSE students
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Master's students essay competition Read essays from past winners and runners-up and information on this year's competition
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Undergraduate Research Assistantships Collaborations between academics and undergraduate students

Resources

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US Centre YouTube Watch our latest videos
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People Meet the US Centre team and our Centre Affiliates and Visiting Fellows

About the Phelan US Centre 

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Meet John Phelan A generous supporter of LSE
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Annual Reports Read the Phelan US Centre's latest Annual Report
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Contact us

Telephone

Telephone +44 (0)207 955 6938

Email

Email uscentre@lse.ac.uk

Address

LSE Phelan US Centre, Centre Building, 10th floor, , 2 Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AD

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