Research
Find out about our research community, and the research in the Department of International Relations
Research news and highlights
Professor Tomila Lankina elected as Fellow of the British Academy
Tomila Lankina, Professor of International Relations in the department, has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the humanities and social sciences.

Congratulations to Professor Toby Dodge awarded MBE!
Professor Toby Dodge has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to UK interests in Iraq in the King's Birthday Honours List 2025.
Latest media
Research for the World
The fluctuating fortunes of the market
Tuesday 23 September 2025 · Professor Robert Falkner, Professor Barry Buzan

The struggle for freedom and democracy in the Middle East
Tuesday 23 September 2025 · Professor Fawaz A Gerges

Why does diplomacy have a women issue?
Tuesday 24 September 2024 · Professor Karen E Smith

Publications
Research News
Read about the latest research from the department

New books
Latest publications from the IR faculty

Latest Research on our IR blog from faculty and students
Read the latest research articles from our department on the IR blog

Research students and early career researchers
MPhil/PhD programme
More details and how to apply for the MPhil/PhD programme in International Relations

IR MPhil/PhD students
Meet our current research students
PhD completions
Find out about our PhD graduates and their theses

Researcher Q&As
Meet early career researchers at LSE and find out about their research

Careers of LSE IR PhD students
Find out more about our alumni careers on our blog

Research clusters
IR Research
Find out about our research community and the research in our Department

Impact
Knowledge exchange and outreach
This page features research output from Department of International Relations members.

David Davies of Llandinam Research Fellowship
Find out about the DINAM Fellowship and its history and former Fellows

Millennium: Journal of International Studies
Find out more about Millennium: Journal of International Studies, one of the pre-eminent British journals in the field of International Relations

Journals and book series
Find out more about the journals and book series associated with Department of International Relations at LSE

IR Research from LSE Research Online
Articles, chapters etc from the IR Department

Appointment of academic visitors
Find out how to apply for a visiting appointment in the Department of International Relations at LSE

Find out more
LSE Theses Online
Browse the archive of theses from the IR Department

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at LSE
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at LSE









