Maria W. Norris

Dr Maria W. Norris is an Assistant Professor in International Relations at Coventry University's College of the Arts and Society. She specializes in UK counterterrorism, extremism, white nationalism, and the historical implications of the British Empire.

Her research explores the evolution of counterterrorism policies, the normalization of far-right ideologies, and the intersection of misogyny and extremism. She actively contributes to public discourse through media appearances and her podcast, Enemies of the People.

• 2023: Book Empire of Terror (focus: UK counterterrorism history)
• 2021: Articles on Incel ideology, post-9/11 policies, and misogyny as extremism
• 2017–2018: Writings on far-right normalization and Muslim-targeted terrorism

Her academic work has been featured in outlets such as The Independent, The New Statesman, and Byline Times. She previously held a postdoctoral position at the University of Warwick and a Fellowship at the London School of Economics and Political Science.