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Dr. Ben Willis is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Plymouth, affiliated with the School of Society and Culture within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business. His research focuses on international security, human rights, and the prevention of mass atrocities, addressing issues such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. He is a module leader for courses on democracy, global governance, and world politics.
Willis’s research includes three core strands: analyzing the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP) principle’s application to North Korea’s human rights violations, evaluating UK atrocity prevention policies across defense, diplomacy, and development, and revising the historical narrative of RtoP negotiations through archival research and interviews with key stakeholders. His work bridges theoretical and policy-oriented approaches, emphasizing practical applications in global governance frameworks.
His publications span academic analyses, parliamentary testimony, and policy reviews, contributing to debates on North Korea, Xinjiang, and UK foreign policy. Notable contributions include written evidence to parliamentary committees and contributions to the Oxford Handbook of the Responsibility to Protect.
Teaching Responsibilities: Module leader for PIR4001 (Democracy and Democratisation), PIR4002 (Discovering World Politics), and PIR5002 (Global Governance and the United Nations). Advising and grants: Focus on policy-relevant research, with engagement in parliamentary inquiries and strategic policy recommendations. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
