In 2023, the British Academy asked 11 Early Career Researcher Network members to share their experiences in UK higher education. I am one of those researchers who shared their stories. This collection of essays brings attention to the voices, perspectives, and journeys of early career researchers, highlighting the realities and challenges they face. These challenges…
Category: Publications
Handbook on Humanitarianism and Inequality is in print – a discount code inside (35% off)!
My and Michael Magcamit’s chapter “Humanitarianism and the new wars: humanitarianism, security and securitization” is out in Handbook on Humanitarianism and Inequality edited by Silke Roth, University of Southampton, UK, Bandana Purkayastha, University of Connecticut, US and Tobias Denskus, Malmö University, Sweden. Here is a short description of the book, some endorsements, and a discount…
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…
The new great game in Central Asia? Is the West back in the region?
📣 Exciting News! Our Latest Article Is Out Now! I’m thrilled to share that our new article (with Stefan Wolf), titled “The New Great Game Continued: How the West is Trying to Get Back to Central Asia,” has just been published! You can read the full article at this link: The New Great Game Continued….
Handbook on Humanitarianism and Inequality edited by Silke Roth, Bandana Purkayastha and Tobias Denskus is out soon – don’t miss it!
Exciting news! Get ready for a captivating handbook on Humanitarianism and Inequality set to launch in February 2024. Our contribution, co-authored by myself and Michael Macgamit, explores the fascinating intersection of humanitarian securitization and the emergence of new wars. Being a part of this incredible project has been a rewarding experience, and we can’t wait…
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…
My chapter on a pivotal event narrative in critical terrorism studies is out in “9/11 Twenty Years On. Critical Perspectives” book by Routledge.
Great news! My chapter on a pivotal event narrative in critical terrorism studies is out in “9/11 Twenty Years On Critical Perspectives” book edited by excellent Leonie B. Jackson, Lee Jarvis, and Harmonie Toros. It is ready for pre-order here. Description: This book provides the first sustained critical engagement with the legacy of the 9/11…
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: What Did We Miss? A special forum for International Studies Perspectives
Our special forum for International Studies Perspectives is finally available online. It has been a big project that I have been working on – it discusses the invasion of Ukraine from different non-Western perspectives. Find it here – link to the forum. Here is the forum’s abstract: This forum focuses on the overlooked areas of…
My new article “Defining Terrorism: how Ambiguous Definitions and Vague Classifications Open Doors for Power Acquisition” is out
My new article “Defining Terrorism: how Ambiguous Definitions and Vague Classifications Open Doors for Power Acquisition” is out. It discusses the difficulty of categorising the threat of terrorism within existing security frameworks and our theorising of threat assessment. As more types of terrorism get academic and political attention, various state and non-state actors use terrorist…
My new book review of Counter-terrorism laws and freedom of expression: global perspectives edited by Téwodros Workneh and Paul Haridakis is out
The book is an inspiring contribution to critical terrorism studies scholarship, both in its depth of analysis and in the diversity of country cases presented. It critically analyses the premise of national security as a blanket concept for excusing human rights infringement and argues a compelling case that many governments worldwide, both democratic and authoritarian,…