Politics
Lancaster academics are available to share their expertise on issues around politics on a local, national and global scale.
Rahaf Aldoughli
Lecturer in Middle East and North African Studies
Dr Aldoughli is available to speak on topics related to peace and conflict, armed groups in the Middle East, military integration, and post-conflict transitions, particularly in the context of Syria.
Erica Consterdine
Senior Lecturer in Public Policy
Dr Consterdine is available to speak on immigration – specifically labour immigration such as the points-based system, visas and the politics of policy implementation – and the Labour Party’s immigration history.
Renaud Foucart
Senior Lecturer in Economics
Dr Foucart is available to speak on politics and economics – mostly relating to France, the EU and the UK – and regulated industries – particularly digital markets, energy and transport.
Caron Gentry
Head of School of Global Affairs, Professor
Professor Gentry can discuss terrorism – right-wing, misogynistic, or acts perpetrated by women; and American politics, particularly around concerns of fascism.
Simon Mabon
Professor of International Politics
Professor Mabon is available to speak on Middle East politics, international politics, British foreign policy, sovereignty, statehood, political violence, and politics and sport.
Amalendu Misra
Professor of International Politics
Professor Misra is available to speak on international conflicts, with a focus on Asia, Latin America, and the Global South.
Martin Steven
Senior Lecturer in Politics
Dr Steven is available to speak on European Union politics, European political parties and elections, and Brexit, including the UK’s relationship with the EU. He has a particular expertise in the party politics of the EU and the way it impacts upon its policies and personalities.
