International Studies

Producing leading, innovative research, our cluster addresses some of the most significant historical and contemporary questions in international politics across a wide variety of regions. Our expertise spans the globe, including Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.

We work across a diverse range of issues and regions including: fragile states, ethnic conflict, nuclear arms policy, counter-terrorism, political activism and social movements, international trade, global health, and migrants’ rights.

We have particular strengths in research into terrorism, conflict, peace and security, migration, development, global governance and human rights.

People

Research students

Aasim Sheikh
Alexandros Mitsionis
Ayse Serra Girit
Boluwatife Ajibola
Burak Caliskan
Charlotte Bagshaw
Debolina Maity
Emilie Flower
Fawzia Ehsani
Gabrielle Leite
Ge Huang
Julio Galindo Gutierrez
Lisa Newsome
Louise Haagh
Luqman Muraina
Marcia Hamzat
Marco Franzoi
Maro Pantazidou
Mikhail Kupriyanov
Omran Al-Abri
Rai Mansoor Imtiaz
Shaswati Das
Susannah Williams
Tonghua Li
Victoria Frois
Weitian Liu
Yoana Almog Sade
Yujue Cao
Ziyu Yan
Nazia Qani

Graffiti of a map of the world on a brick wall

Project spotlights

Citizenship Futures - The Politics of Hope
The New European Economic Area (EEA) Public Services Research Clinic
Understanding national and regional governance of health in East Africa for better health resource allocation

Research degrees

Push the boundaries of knowledge in our supportive and stimulating environment.

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MA degrees

We offer a range of taught Masters degrees in international politics.

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