Christopher Coker

Christopher Coker is a former Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and former Director of LSE IDEAS, LSE's foreign policy think tank. His expertise lies in war studies, US security policy, and terrorism. He has held visiting fellowships at institutions including the National Institute for Defence Studies (Tokyo), the Rajaratnam School of International Studies (Singapore), and defence colleges in the UK, US, Rome, Singapore, and Tokyo.

His research focuses on modern conflict dynamics, great power rivalry, and the evolution of warfare in the 21st century. Notable works include Why War? (2020), The Rise of the Civilizational State (2019), and Future War (2016). Coker's contributions bridge historical military theory (e.g., reinterpreting Clausewitz) with contemporary issues like technological warfare and civilizational state dynamics.

While no specific awards or grants are listed, his extensive academic engagements and global collaborations underscore his influence in security studies. His work is characterized by interdisciplinary approaches, blending political science, military history, and cultural analysis to address modern geopolitical challenges.