Bruce Stanley

Bruce Stanley is a Professor of International Relations at Richmond, the American University in London, affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences & Humanities. He specializes in teaching courses on international law, global governance, security studies, Middle East politics, and conflict/peace studies. His research focuses on conflict resolution, social movements, Israel/Palestine dynamics, and urban resilience in Middle Eastern cities.

Professional experience includes roles as a consultant for the EU, USAID, and NGOs; Country Director in Palestine for a development NGO; and Board member for human rights-focused organizations. He has led academic initiatives at institutions like Rhodes College, University of Pennsylvania, and Hult International Business School, including managing International Relations departments and directing study abroad programs in Jerusalem and Amman.

Current scholarly work includes a book on 'Middle East City Networks' and a chapter on resilience in MENA cities. His career spans postgraduate teaching at SOAS, University of Exeter, and Syracuse University, alongside leadership roles as Provost and Executive Director for university branch campuses.