Christopher Featherstone

Christopher Featherstone is an academic specializing in International Relations, with a focus on US and UK Foreign Policy, Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA), and cyber policy. He currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of York, where he teaches courses such as 'US Foreign Policy,' 'International Security,' and 'Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism.'

• Previous roles: Senior Teaching Fellow at SOAS, Teaching Fellow at LSE
• Institutional affiliations: University of York, SOAS, London School of Economics

Dr. Featherstone holds a PhD in Political Science and International Studies from the University of Birmingham, where his thesis analyzed US and UK decision-making processes leading to the 2003 Iraq invasion. His research emphasizes the role of individuals in foreign policy, including projects on the Trump administration's legacy, cyber policy, and UK foreign policy structures.

His recent publications explore FPA models, non-Western theories, and the impact of leadership styles on foreign policy. He also contributes regularly to media outlets like France24 and LBC.

• Scientific Awards: Teacher of the Year Award (2024) from York University Students Union

Dr. Featherstone has extensive teaching experience, including modules on International Relations, Foreign Policy Analysis, Brexit, and International Organizations. He is preparing a book titled The Road to War in Iraq: Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis for publication.