Dr. Stuart Gordon

Biography

Stuart Gordon is a Professor at the London School of Economics, where he serves as the Programme Director for International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies. He is also an Associate Fellow at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His work focuses on the intersection of humanitarian governance and practice, specifically in relation to armed conflict and its impacts on civilian populations. Prior to joining LSE, he worked as a senior adviser on the UK government's Helmand Afghan Strategies and has extensive field research experience in conflict settings such as Afghanistan, Myanmar, Syria, Uganda, Somalia, and Ethiopia. Gordon has served in the UK Armed Forces as a regular and reserve officer, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His areas of expertise include the evolution of humanitarian governance, risk in the humanitarian sector, the effects of counter-terrorism legislation on humanitarian organizations, and the interactions between humanitarian and military entities. His recent highlights include discussions on the humanitarian implications of resource scarcity and the refugee crisis.

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