Catherine Jones

Catherine Jones is a Lecturer at the University of St Andrews' School of International Relations, specializing in security and development dynamics in East Asia. Her work spans Southeast Asia's geopolitical landscape, China's role in international institutions, and North Korea's security challenges, with a methodological focus on simulations and wargames to analyze policy responses.

Education: PhD in Liberal Way of War from the University of Reading; Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2021).

• Funded by the Scottish Funding Council, Korea Foundation, British Academy, and Leverhulme Trust
• Key collaborations include APR2P Centre (University of Queensland), RSIS (Nanyang Technological University), and Balsillie School (University of Waterloo)

Research Trends: Recent publications highlight China's vaccine diplomacy, US-Southeast Asia relations under Trump, and maritime governance challenges. These reflect her expertise in East Asian security, global health, and international development frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) - 2021

Media Contributions: Regularly engaged as an expert commentator on topics including North Korea, US-China rivalry, Taiwan elections, and international maritime policy developments.