Dr. Jonathan Havercroft

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Biography

Jonathan Havercroft is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Glasgow, where he heads the International Relations Subject Group. His research intersects political theory and international relations, focusing on democratic theory, political violence, and the normative foundations of global order. Recognized internationally for his expertise in sovereignty, civil disobedience, and political theory regarding riots, Havercroft has authored monographs including 'Stanley Cavell’s Democratic Perfectionism' (2023) and 'Captives Sovereignty' (2011). He has been the principal investigator for research funded by the British Academy, including a project analyzing public assembly rights and anti-riot technologies in the U.K., U.S.A., and Brazil. Havercroft's work has been featured in prominent academic journals and he has served as an editor for 'Global Constitutionalism'. He has also held fellowships with organizations such as the British Academy and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, and has been recognized for his teaching excellence at various institutions. His current research interests include the ethical dimensions of protest and the implications of policing dissent.

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Professor

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Leading research and teaching in the field of International Relations.