Frank Foley

Dr. Frank Foley is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Department of War Studies, King's College London. His research focuses on counterterrorism, human rights, and security policy, with comparative studies on British and French counterterrorism strategies. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the European University Institute (2008) and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge. Prior roles include post-doctoral fellowships at Stanford University’s CISAC and the Centre for Political and Constitutional Studies in Madrid. He has engaged with governments and media, contributing to debates on security and human rights through op-eds in outlets like the Washington Post and Guardian.

• Education:
• PhD in Political Science, European University Institute (2008)
• MPhil in History of Political Thought, University of Cambridge
• Research at University of Ulster (2004)
• Journalist in Brussels (2001–2003)
• Research Interests: Counterterrorism policies, state responses to terrorism, torture legitimacy, intelligence coordination, and transnational security dynamics. Notable projects include analysis of British-French counterterrorism divergences and the role of 'shaming' in contesting torture.
• Awards: 2010 Terrorism Research Award (START).
• Teaching: Modules on Political Violence, Counterterrorism, and Human Rights (BA/MA levels).
• Media and Policy Engagement: Advised UK Home Office, Pentagon, and French counterterrorism officials. Regular contributor to BBC, Telegraph, and Spectator.