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Dr. Frederick Andrew Laker

Assistant Professor

Dr. Frederick’s work, research and interests are grounded in the field of conflict, peace, and development. Firstly, with the study of the causes, conduct, trajectories, and outcomes of state failure, genocide, forced migration, civil wars, gender, and the politics of humanitarianism. Secondly, with an appreciation of the major debates in global politics surrounding SSR, DDR, terrorism, the changing roles of international organization on the world stage, and justice, reconciliation and accountability in the aftermath of violence.


Dr. Frederick’s has lectured at 5 top universities in London (LSE, SOAS, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, UCL) courses on terrorism, genocide, strategic studies, armed forces and society, SSR, military in politics, humanitarian intervention, post conflict reconstruction, negotiated peace settlements, and transitional justice. 

Qualification

    • PhD International Relations, London School of Economics & Political Science, 2014.
    • MA Conflict, Security, & Development, (Distinction) Kings College London, 2006.
    • BA Hons War Studies, King’s College London, 2005

Teaching Areas

    • Law of Armed Conflict
    • Strategic Studies
    • Conflict and Peace Studies

Research Interests

    • Forced Displacement
    • Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, War Crimes
    • Gender and Fragility, Conflict, and Violence
    • African Security & Development
    • International Organisations

Publications

    • 2024: ‘The UN/OAU International Commissions of Inquiry (2000) and International Crimes in Togo’ in Meierhenrich J, (eds) ‘The Law and Practice of International Commissions of Inquiry’, Oxford University Press.
    • 2023: COP 28 Book Chapter, ‘: ‘Climate, Gender and Conflict: The Impact of Climate Change on Women and Girls in War’, UAE, The National Shield.
    • 2022: Book Manuscript. ‘Rethinking Internal Displacement: Geo-Political Games, Fragile States and the Relief Industry’, Berhghan Books, New York. 
Dr. Frederick Andrew Laker
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