Nick Brooke

@nstb.bsky.social

Lecturer in International Relations at the University of St Andrews. I study terrorism (and the state's response) where it is not. Views mine.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof Conor Gearty KC. A brilliant scholar and true pioneer in the many fields he spoke to. The Centre benefitted greatly from his friendship and support. His generosity, wit, and deep intellect will be profoundly missed.

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Absolutely delighted to receive the @uniofstandrews.bsky.social Students'​ Association Teaching Excellence Award for Outstanding Innovation in Teaching, for my new module on Political Violence in Popular Culture. A fantastic and really rewarding way to round off the academic year.

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📢 2 Jobs in the School of IR at St Andrews We are hiring 1 Senior Lecturer & 1 Lecturer in International Relations, with a focus on Conflict and Security. Both positions will play a key role in developing and running a new online Postgraduate programme in Conflict & Security in Policy & Practice

Definitely the geekiest thing I’ve bought for work. For those unfamiliar, Amazing Spider-man #36 was published as a direct response to the events of 9/11, and shows the Marvel heroes (and villains!) at Ground Zero supporting relief efforts. It’s a remarkable contribution to that post-9/11 moment.

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Nothing highlights the questionable analytical value of the term 'terrorism' like the (now daily) demands from certain British tabloids that the BBC call Hamas 'terrorists' instead of 'militants'.