Dr. Alexander Davis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexander E. Davis is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science, specializing in International Relations at the University of Western Australia. He earned his Master’s degree in History from the University of Tasmania and completed his PhD in International Studies at the University of Adelaide. Following the completion of his PhD, he held research postdoctoral positions at the University of Johannesburg and La Trobe University in Melbourne. His research primarily focuses on the historical and critical postcolonial perspectives in International Relations, particularly concerning South Asia. Davis is the author of the research monograph "India and the Anglosphere: Race, Identity, and Hierarchy in International Relations" and is the lead author of the book "Imperial Discipline: Race and the Founding of International Relations". His ongoing research delves into the geopolitics of ecological issues in the Himalayas, while also addressing Indian diaspora matters and the Australia-India relations from a decolonization perspective. He is the head of the Australian Himalaya Research Network and a foundational member of the New International Histories of South Asia network. Additionally, he served as a Non-Resident Fellow at the National University of Singapore from January 2021 to December 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Teaching and researching International Relations with a focus on historical and critical postcolonial perspectives.

Awards

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Commendation for Early-Career Research Award

2023-01-01
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Commendation for Teaching Excellence Award

2022-01-01

Courses

Foundations of Foreign Policy Global Environmental Politics International Relations: Theory and Practice

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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