PhD in Politics and International Relations in Dundee United Kingdom | University of Dundee

Dundee's politics and international relations scholars excel in global political studies as members of the School of Social Sciences. For additional details, explore our Politics and International Relations research section.

Our academic focus encompasses:

global peace and security studies
theories of international relations along with global and supranational institutions
EU political dynamics
how European integration and globalization affect left-wing parties across Europe
terrorism studies, counter-terrorism measures, and policing approaches
migration studies, asylum systems, and border control
fundamental human rights
gender and sexuality in politics
public safety policy formulation
global narcotics issues and associated regulations
strategies for law enforcement
strengthening democratic systems
Russian regional and municipal governance
Irish political landscape
African political systems: independence movements, national identity, post-colonial administration
Middle East political affairs
Ongoing research projects cover:

Addressing wartime human rights violations in Africa Scotland's approach to human rights in foreign policy The sustainability of current international drug control frameworks
European narcotics policies and reducing drug-related fatalities Post-Brexit EU-China and UK-China relations The evolving power dynamics between EU, US, and China this century