Ben Rich

Dr Ben Rich is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, located within the Faculty of Humanities. His research focuses on political extremism, terrorism, digital extremism, Middle East politics, and gender studies. He coordinates units such as INTR2000 (International Relations Theory) and HIST2003 (A History of Terrorism and Insurgency).

Key research interests include the role of identity and narrative in radicalization, Andrew Tate's manosphere, Middle East conflict dynamics, and ontological security in democracies. His work bridges academia and media through frequent interviews on platforms like ABC News, RTRFM, and international outlets.

Publications span peer-reviewed articles, conference presentations, and media contributions addressing topics ranging from Yemen's political fractures to the psychological appeal of online extremist communities. His 2024 work on the manosphere as an online protection racket exemplifies his interdisciplinary approach to societal polarization.