I teach classes on international security, foreign policy, International Relations theory, and qualitative research methods. I've written two books. One is called Why America Can't Retrench (And How It Might). The other was co-authored with Jared McKinney, and is called Deterrence Gap: Avoiding War in the Taiwan Strait. I've also written a load of journal articles, book chapters, op-eds, policy explainers, and book reviews - more than 300 in total. You can find them all listed on my CV.

More importantly, I'm from Wigan in the northwest of England. My favourite bands are Oasis and The Verve (Wigan's finest). My favourite films are Withnail and I, 24 Hour Party People, and Trainspotting. I don't like Halloween, films about comic book heroes, mowing the lawn, or raking leaves. I love teaching and helping students to plan for their futures. In Spring 2025, I was the CY Tung Scholar on voyage #135 of Semester at Sea. I'm lucky to have the best job in the world.

I always like to hear from students - past, current, and prospective. Please get in touch.