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.
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
Watch event videos and listen to podcast recordings
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
Blog highlight
Middle powers are rising – Professor Stephanie Rickard (LSE Government) writes on how they can shape global governance
Latest podcast from the Ballpark
US-China relations in an era of illiberalism with Dr Scott Kennedy - 2 February
Enter our 2026 master's students essay competition by 23 February
What role can democratic citizenry play in shaping America’s role in the world as it enters its 250th year?
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
