Profile

I am a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Aston University's Department of Society and Politics. I have previously worked at the University of Lincoln and the University of Nottingham in various research and teaching roles. 

I conduct interpretivist research on foreign and security policy, drawing upon a range of qualitative methods to understand how discourse and perceptions shape the way foreign policy actors behave. I have published three peer-reviewed articles in leading International Relations journals on topics including political myth, secret intelligence, and policy failures. I am currently working on a project analysing Ukrainain diplomatic messaging following Russia's full scale invasion in 2022. 

In addition to my research, I have previously taken part in interviews for BBC Radio and the Guardian and I have authored a number of blogs for academic organisations, such as UK in the Changing Europe. I have also provided research support for a project on covert influence commissioned by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs. Recently, I delivered a talk at the UK Parliament on US-UK relations. 

I have taught a range of modules on British Politics, International Relations, security, and research methods. I am an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. 

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