Dr Elizabeth Kahn is an Associate Professor in Political Theory and Director of the Centre for Political Thought in the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA).

Dr Rory McCarthy is an Associate Professor in Politics and Islam at the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham, where he works on the comparative politics of the Middle East and North Africa.

Dr Kodili Chukwuma is an Assistant Professor and widening participation lead in the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA).

Associate Professor in US Politics David Andersen explores how President Trump could end up ranking compared to other US presidents.

Assistant Professor in International Security William Plowright explores what may happen next in Syria following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

We’ve launched a new £5m research centre to support North East England’s growing space industry and lead on the sustainable exploration of the cosmos.

Professor of Regional Security Clive Jones writes about how US policy toward Israel will change under Trump, and how this could impact Gaza.

Christina Tougias, a Master's student in Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding at Durham University, reflects on her academic journey from the US. She discusses her experience at Durham's School of Government and International Affairs, highlighting its international focus, fieldwork opportunities, and emphasis on independent research. Tougias also offers advice for US students considering postgraduate studies at Durham. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-tougias-099657157/

In this Q&A, Dave Andersen, Associate Professor of US Politics at Durham University, discusses his journey from the US to Durham and contrasts the teaching of US politics in the UK versus the US. He highlights Durham's global perspective, fostering critical thinking and independent research, and the benefits of Durham’s diverse, proactive environment. He also outlines key advantages for international students, particularly in gaining a global understanding of political issues.

Dr Bleddyn Bowen from the School of Government and International Affairs and Dr P.J. Blount from the Durham Law School predict what's in store for US space travel in Donald Trump's second presidency.

Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, met with staff, students and friends of the University as they came together to discuss the US election results and their wider significance, both domestically and for foreign policy in the US, the UK, and Europe.

We recently welcomed Jennifer Schueler, Deputy Cultural Attaché from the US Embassy to Durham on Tuesday 29 October 2024. The key event during Ms Schueler’s visit was our ‘Rising Political Extremism in Anglo-American and European Democracies: Causes and Risks’ talk which focused on extremism, an issue that is challenging both nations.