Andrew Sanders

Andrew Sanders is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Performing Arts. His research centers on the Northern Ireland conflict, terrorism, political violence, and transatlantic relations, particularly US-UK and Irish-American dynamics.

Education:

• PhD in Politics and International Studies, Queen’s University Belfast
• MA in Irish Politics, Queen’s University Belfast (2005)
• BSc (Hons) Social and Management Science, Edinburgh Napier University

His research explores the role of the state in conflict, legacy issues in post-conflict societies, and US diplomatic involvement in Northern Ireland. He has published extensively in leading journals and academic presses, focusing on paramilitary violence, extradition treaties, congressional influence, and peacebuilding. His recent work examines necropolitics, military amnesty, and the impact of Brexit on the peace process.

The breadth of his publications reveals a consistent focus on political violence, state behavior, and international dimensions of the Northern Ireland conflict. His work spans historical analysis, diplomatic studies, and contemporary security debates, often connecting micro-level violence to macro-level policy and international relations.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Political Science Association
• European Political Science Association
• American Conference for Irish Studies
• Asociación Española de Estudios Irlandeses

He has served on external advisory bodies, including the Political Science External Graduate Committee at the University of Texas at San Antonio (2019–2021) and the Political Science Advisory Committee for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (2018–2020). He has received research grants from the University of Notre Dame and George Mason University. Sanders has presented his work at numerous international conferences, including EPSA, APSA, and AEDEI meetings across Europe and the US.

He has not listed any advisees or students. There is no mention of laboratory or research team affiliations, suggesting an independent or collaborative research model without a formal team structure.