Dr. Oliver Turner

Biography

Oliver Turner is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. He has a rich academic background, serving as a Hallsworth Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, where he also completed his PhD. His research interests include social forces and narratives in global affairs, critical geopolitics, and the interpretive study of rising powers. Oliver has published extensively in academic journals such as the European Journal of International Relations, International Affairs, and Political Geography, as well as several books. He is known for his contributions to the understanding of foreign policy and identity politics, with notable works like 'American Images of China: Identity, Power, Policy' and contributions to edited volumes on Indo-Pacific policy. Additionally, he serves as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is involved in various academic committees, including the co-convenorship of BISA's Foreign Policy Working Group. He is committed to advancing research in the field of International Relations and supervising PhD projects related to his core interests.

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