Conflict, Security and International Order

We facilitate research cooperation within peace and conflict studies, as well as security and military studies.
Our research activities form part of four research groups.
We facilitate research cooperation within peace and conflict studies, as well as security and military studies.
We seek to understand and challenge gender inequality around the world and contest the ongoing subordination of gender and sexual minorities.
Our research addresses the wide range of social and political phenomena associated with nationalism, populism, and radicalism.
Our research focuses on different forms of identity, cultural difference and expression in order to understand what makes a fair society and how to build one.
Our work has impacted upon cultural life, policy making, civil society and education across the globe.
Our research project on what makes the pathway to UK parliament so strongly biased in favour of men.
Our research project on Europe's roles in regional and global security.
Our research project on the UK and Europe's awareness of the activities of the Italian mafia.
Our research project on understanding the key role of the European Union in building international trade links and encouraging future growth.
Our research project on the public's awareness of events in France during World War 2.
Our research project on the understanding of terrorism and how victims of terrorism can help to prevent youth radicalisation.
Our staff are involved in a wide range of research activities, including collaborative projects at both national and international levels.
See the schedule of seminars taking place in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies.
Contact details for our academic team including emeritus professors, visiting research fellows and recently retired staff.
The quality of our work has been recognised by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.
Our research interests are diverse, covering policy analysis and political science, theory, analysis and sociology. The department staff are internationally leading scholars who are involved with a diverse range of interdisciplinary projects both in the UK and worldwide.
Our work impacts upon cultural life, policy making, civil society and education across the globe.
Contact us to find out more about our research.