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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.

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Donald Trump and the unmaking of Europe

12Mar
Nathalie Tocci

End of the America era? Looking back, looking forward

2Apr
Professor John Ikenberry

Our research themes

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
Director of the Office of Public Engagement Steve Benjamin speaks alongside Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a press briefing, Thursday, May 17, 2024, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Ol

Globalisation and the Reshaping of America

Developing effective responses to disparities in wealth and opportunity
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Commentary and analysis

Events

Watch event videos and listen to podcast recordings
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LSE USAPP blog

Read the Phelan US Centre's daily USAPP blog on US politics and policy
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The Ballpark podcast

Our regular interview podcast series on US politics and policy
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US Now

Timely coverage of the United States
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Highlights

Blog highlight

The 2026 Midterms: Trump’s State of the Union marathon of greatest hits is unlikely to influence voters - 25 February 2026
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Latest podcast from the Ballpark

America adrift with Professor Anne-Marie Slaughter - 16 February 2026
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Take our podcast listener survey

Tell us what you think about the Ballpark podcast for your chance to win £250 in vouchers
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US-China podcasts

Exploring the state and future of relations between China and the US in the 21st century
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Research

Centre Affiliate Publications

Recent publications from Phelan US Centre Affiliates and Visiting Fellows
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Latest Research

Latest research and conferences from the US Centre
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Research Themes

The LSE Phelan United States Centre's research areas
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Climate Change: America and the World

Resources on climate change and sustainability from the Phelan US Centre
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Students

Undergraduate Research Assistantships

Interdisciplinary research collaborations between academics and undergraduates
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Master's students essay competitions

Publishing outstanding US related work from LSE master's students
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For students

Our programmes for LSE students
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About the Phelan US Centre

People

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Meet John Phelan

A generous supporter of LSE
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Phelan US Centre Annual Reports

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About the Phelan US Centre

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