My monograph “Terrorism and Power in Russia. The Empire of (In)security and the Remaking of Politics” has been published by Routledge as part of their Studies in Contemporary Russia series. It is available in both the hard copy and e-book format. Please consider buying a copy or recommending it to your library! What Terrorism and…
Category: Academic writing
How to write a successful academic book proposal?
Disclaimer – this is what I learnt on my journey to publish an academic book. I intended it to be a monograph, because it was a continuation of my PhD work. I intentionally structured my PhD in a way that it would be well situated to become a book. This means that the PhD thesis…
How the Kremlin Turned Terrorism into a Tool for Power
Over the past six months, I have been finishing a book that tells a story about terrorism in Russia. Not one about extremist groups or bomb plots, but about how the Kremlin turned terrorism into a tool – used the idea of terrorism – its language, its imagery, its fear factor – to reshape politics…
Turning My PhD into a Book: Challenges, Insights, and Reflections
It has been a while since I last updated this blog. Life became complicated, and I had to prioritise family, book writing, and mental health. Unfortunately, that meant putting my blog on hold. But I’ve missed it—especially my updates on turning my phd into a book, annual reflections, the collecting-of-stones posts, and goal-setting for the…
Planning for Autumn Writing: A Personal Approach to Boost Productivity
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…
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…