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Dr Anthony Richards is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the Department of Law and Criminology, School of Law and Social Sciences, Royal Holloway, University of London. He serves as co-Director of the MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies and as School Director of Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Education, reflecting his leadership in academic administration and curriculum development.
His research focuses on critical issues in terrorism and counter-terrorism, including radicalisation, extremism, jihadist ideology, homeland security, and the societal impacts of terrorism. He has extensively published on UK counter-terrorism policy, public and Muslim community attitudes, terrorism in Northern Ireland, and the security challenges associated with major events like the Olympics. His work also explores emerging areas such as cyberterrorism, gender dimensions of extremism, and narrative-based counter-radicalisation strategies.
His recent research outputs—spanning books, chapters, and digital media—demonstrate a multidisciplinary and policy-relevant approach. Themes across his 2022 publications include the conceptual foundations of terrorism, European jihadist networks, gendered aspects of radicalisation, and innovative communication strategies to combat extremist narratives. This body of work reflects a sustained commitment to advancing both academic understanding and practical responses to terrorism.
Dr Richards is the Editorial Director of ‘Combating Jihadist Terrorism and Extremism’ (cojit.org), an independent research project contributing to public discourse and policy development. He supervises postgraduate students and contributes to academic leadership through program direction and editorial roles. Although no specific awards are listed, his publications with Oxford University Press, Routledge, and Bloomsbury attest to his scholarly impact.
