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.
Upcoming events
Events
See details of our upcoming events, watch past event recordings and listen to event podcasts
Latest
United States 250
Our hub for commentary, podcasts and events linked to America's 250 anniversary on July 4th, 2026
US Now
Timely coverage of the United States
Blog highlight
At 250, exceptionalism remains central to US identity, but America is divided on what that means as never before - 13 August 2026
Our research themes
Rethinking America's Role in the World
Understanding international challenges
Governing America in the 21st Century
Domestic governance and democratic representation
Globalisation and the Reshaping of America
Developing effective responses to disparities in wealth and opportunity
Commentary and analysis
Events
See details of our upcoming events, watch past event recordings and listen to event podcasts
LSE USAPP blog
Read the Phelan US Centre's daily USAPP blog on US politics and policy
The Ballpark podcast
Our regular interview podcast series on US politics and policy
US Now
Timely coverage of the United States
Highlights
2026 master's students essay competition on America's changing role in the world
Read the winning entry and the runners-up
Latest podcast from the Ballpark
AI harm, accountability, and cybersecurity with Dr Chinmayi Sharma - 4 August 2026
Take our podcast listener survey
Tell us what you think about the Ballpark podcast for your chance to win £250 in vouchers
US-China podcasts
Exploring the state and future of relations between China and the US in the 21st century
Research
Centre Affiliate Publications
Recent publications from Phelan US Centre Affiliates and Visiting Fellows
Latest Research
Latest research and conferences from the US Centre
Research Themes
The LSE Phelan United States Centre's research areas
Climate Change: America and the World
Resources on climate change and sustainability from the Phelan US Centre
Students
Undergraduate Research Assistantships
Interdisciplinary research collaborations between academics and undergraduates
Master's students essay competitions
Publishing outstanding US related work from LSE master's students
For students
Our programmes for LSE students
About the Phelan US Centre
Meet John Phelan
A generous supporter of LSE
