Anthony Cooper

Anthony Cooper is a Lecturer in the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He teaches in the Political Science and International Politics major at Erasmus University College (EUC), where he delivers courses on Understanding Politics, International Relations, Conflict Resolution, Global Governance, and qualitative research methods.

His research sits at the intersection of Political Geography, International Relations, and International Political Sociology, with a focus on the social construction and contestation of political borders. He investigates how borders are represented and challenged in contemporary society, emphasizing grassroots and bottom-up border-making by citizens and non-citizens. His current work explores mainstream conceptions of borders in the context of anthropogenic climate change.

His recent publications reflect a strong engagement with cosmopolitan border studies, border theory, and global connectivity. Themes across his work include the ontology and framing of borders, glocal bordering practices, and the philosophical underpinnings of bordering in international politics. These contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and global governance.

Anthony Cooper has authored and co-authored several influential publications, including books and book chapters, with a consistent focus on rethinking borders beyond state-centric models.

He is an active academic with no indication of retirement or part-time status. While specific details about students, awards, and email are not provided, his scholarly output and teaching responsibilities confirm his active role in the academic community.