As the seasons change, autumn presents a fresh opportunity to refocus and prioritise creative projects—like writing. The cooler air and shorter days naturally invite introspection, making this the perfect time to settle into serious work. Recently, I attended a writing retreat organised by the British Academy in Birmingham, which helped me make significant progress on…
Category: Academic writing
Breaking News – Book Contract Signed with Routledge!
Exciting News! I am thrilled to announce that I have recently signed a book contract with Routledge for my upcoming work titled “Terrorism, Security, and Power in Russia: Domestic, Regional, and International Dimensions.” Synopsis of the Work:In this groundbreaking book, I delve into the intricate relationship between terrorism, security, and power in Russia since the…
Counterterrorism Policy in the Russian Federation: Furthering the Needs of the Regime – new paper is out
Counterterrorism Policy in the Russian Federation: Furthering the Needs of the Regime – a new paper is out in co-authorship with Dr Scott Walker. We discuss how illiberal regimes utilise counterterrorism to the level when the lines blur between genuine fighting terrorism efforts and the regime’s desire to stay in power. We use the case…
Publishing your PhD thesis: a book or journal article?
As promised, I am starting a new series of blog posts on academic writing. The first in this series is what to consider when choosing how to publish your thesis. Almost everyone faces the question of turning their PhD thesis into a book or a series of journal articles. As a PhD student, you might…