Associate Lecturer in Security Studies, Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University
My research examines the role of (in)security in policy formation, especially in illiberal regimes. I am particularly interested in seeing (in)security in politics as a process of bringing change. Specifically, I'm looking at how the fear of terrorism can completely reshape both politics and society. I am interested in Russia and Central Asia.
Ukraine war: Russia toughens up draft law to round-up more people for the frontlines
Jul 04, 2024 02:31 am UTC| Insights & Views
Russia is introducing laws aimed at closing loopholes used by those wanting to avoid the draft. Evading the draft has been relatively easy in Russia until now. All those who wanted to avoid military service needed to do...
Ukraine war: why central Asian countries want to move away from Russian control
Jun 03, 2024 11:09 am UTC| Insights & Views
The terrorist attack on Moscows Crocus City Hall in March 2024, which left 140 people dead, has sparked a crackdown on central Asian workers living in Russia, and put the relationship between the region and Russia under...