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Ben O'Loughlin is a Professor of International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he directs the New Political Communication Unit. He co-edits the Media, War & Conflict journal and has held visiting roles at institutions like Nanyang Technological University.
- Education: BA (University of Northumbria), MA (University of Warwick), DPhil (University of Oxford)
His research focuses on strategic narratives, media ecology, and their impact on international security and domestic politics. He explores how states use stories to shape global behavior and how digital technologies influence societal dynamics.
From 2015–2018, he researched Ukraine, Egypt, and Israel-Palestine conflicts with funding from the Jean Monnet and British Council. His work on the 2015 Iran Deal and EU-China relations highlights narrative strategies in global diplomacy.
Key awards include:
- Best Book Award (2016) for Strategic Narratives: Communication Power and the New World Order
- Wolfgang Donsbach Outstanding Article of the Year (2019)
- Walter Lippmann Award (2016)
He advises policymakers at institutions like the UK House of Lords, NATO, and the European Commission, and has contributed to media outlets such as the New York Times, Guardian, and Newsweek.
