Politics

Lancaster academics are available to share their expertise on issues around politics on a local, national and global scale.

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Renaud Foucart

Senior Lecturer in Economics

Dr Foucart is available to speak on politics and economics – mostly relating to France, the EU and the UK – and regulated industries – particularly digital markets, energy and transport.

He has extensive media experience, with interviews including France 24, CNN, Voice of America, Radio Classique and ITV, and he has made numerous contributions to The Conversation, Dr Foucart.

Research profile for Dr Foucart

Renaud Foucart, smiling with arms crossed.
Dr Renaud Foucart

Mark Garnett

Senior Lecturer in Politics

Dr Garnett can discuss UK politics in general, and the Conservative Party specifically.

He has extensive interview experience, with previous appearances including international outlets such as France 24, Deutsche Welle, Sky News and ABC Australia, and regional platforms including BBC North West Tonight, BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Radio Cumbria.

Research profile for Dr Garnett

Mark Garnett, leaning on a wooden rail.
Dr Mark Garnett

Anderson Jeremiah

Senior Lecturer in the department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion

Dr Jeremiah can discuss topics including the intersection of religion and politics, debates around secularisation and religious values, Church of England and Anglican Communion, worldwide Christianity, religious conflict, politics of race, caste and ethnicity, racism, and colonial history of the British Empire and its contemporary implications. 

Previous media appearances include France 24, Sky News and BBC Sunday Morning Live.

Research profile for Dr Jeremiah

Anderson Jeremiah
Revd Canon Dr Anderson Jeremiah

Simon Mabon

Professor of International Politics

Professor Mabon is available to speak on Middle East politics, international politics, British foreign policy, sovereignty, statehood, political violence, and politics and sport.

He has extensive media experience, with appearances including CNN, Sky News, Deutsche Welle, France 24, ABC Australia and BBC Radio 4.

Research profile for Professor Mabon

Professor Simon Mabon

Amalendu Misra

Professor of International Politics

Professor Misra is available to speak on international conflicts, with a focus on Asia, Latin America, and the Global South.

Previous media appearances include international broadcasters such as Sky News, Deutsche Welle, France 24 and CNN. He has also been interviewed for BBC World Service radio, and written for The Conversation, Professor Misra.

Research profile for Professor Misra

Professor Amalendu Misra

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