James Rodgers

Dr James Rodgers is an Associate Professor in International Journalism at City, University of London. Since 2022, he serves as Programme Director for the BA Journalism, Politics and History, teaching MA International Journalism (International News) and BA Journalism (Reporting Conflict). He supervises PhD students with a focus on Russia, the former Soviet Union, and the Middle East, emphasizing historical influences on contemporary reporting.

• Education:
  • BA (Hons) Modern Languages (Russian & French), MA, University of Oxford (1984-1988)
  • PG Cert Teaching and Learning for Higher Education, London Metropolitan University (2012)
  • PhD by prior output, London Metropolitan University (2012-2013)
• Research Focus:
  • Historical context in international journalism
  • Russian media from Lenin to Putin
  • Middle East conflict reporting
  • Political power dynamics in news
  • War journalism techniques
  • Media censorship and independence
• Scientific Recognition:
  • John C. Hartsock Prize (2020)
  • Royal Historical Society Fellow (2021)
• Professional Activities:
  • Contributor to BBC, NBC Think, Al Jazeera English, and History Today
  • Author of four books on international affairs
  • Upcoming publication: Russia and the West (Yale University Press, 2026)