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Dr Andrew Delatolla is a Lecturer in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. He holds a Visiting Research Fellowship at the London School of Economics' Middle East Centre and previously served as Assistant Professor of International Relations at the American University in Cairo. His academic journey includes a PhD from LSE, and he is actively engaged in critical scholarship on race, gender, and sexuality in state formation and international relations.
Education:
- PhD, International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science
- MA, Intelligence and International Security, King's College London
- BA, Political Science, Concordia University
- BFa, Drawing and Painting, OCAD University
Dr Delatolla’s research explores the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality in relation to statehood, particularly in Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Turkey, and the Ottoman Empire. Using an international historical political sociological lens, he investigates how colonial conceptions of civilization, race, and sexuality have shaped postcolonial state formation. His 2021 monograph with Palgrave Macmillan critically examines European civilizational standards in state-making processes in Lebanon and Syria.
His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on decolonizing International Relations, analyzing how religion is racialized, how sexuality functions as a civilizational benchmark, and how conflict dynamics persist in post-war settings. Themes of racialization, queer politics, and the legacies of colonialism recur across his work, indicating a strong interdisciplinary and critical orientation.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Former Chair of the LGBTQA+ Caucus, International Studies Association (2020–2021)
Dr Delatolla mentors postgraduate researchers, including Mahmoud Elmasry, and is involved in grant-funded research on sexual governance and statehood. He is a member of the University of Leeds Queer Area Studies Network, contributing to inclusive pedagogies as School Academic Lead. His work combines theoretical rigor with a commitment to social justice, challenging institutional racism and heteronormativity in global politics and academia.
Labs and Research Groups:
- Queer Area Studies Network, University of Leeds
- Gender, Conflict, History, Politics Research Group
- Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Research Group
