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Dr. Carly Beckerman is an Associate Professor of International Relations at Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs and a Member of the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. Her research focuses on political risk, foreign policy decision-making, and unconventional warfare including cybersecurity and the weaponization of space.
Dr. Beckerman's research interests span Foreign Policy Analysis, Political Psychology, and International Relations, with a particular focus on unconventional warfare. She investigates how cybersecurity and the weaponization of space pose political risks and how decision-makers process incomplete information in these domains. Her work also addresses the politics of space and the impact of emerging technologies on geopolitical dynamics.
Dr. Beckerman's publications reveal a trajectory from historical analysis of British Mandate Palestine to contemporary issues in cybersecurity and political risk. Her recent articles address the cyber security dilemma, political fragility in conflict mediation, and interdisciplinary approaches to disaster response. This evolution underscores her commitment to bridging historical insights with emerging global challenges.
Dr. Beckerman actively supervises doctoral research. Her current advisees include:
- Anas N. Almassri
- Francesca Collier
- Jue Wang
- Marina Pole
- Mudar Zahran
- Rachael Rhoades
Her leadership roles, such as Co-Director of Durham’s Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (2020-2022) and Interim Executive Director (2022-23), demonstrate her commitment to fostering interdisciplinary research and mentoring the next generation of scholars.
Dr. Beckerman has held leadership positions at Durham University's Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience, serving as Co-Director from 2020 to 2022 and Interim Executive Director from 2022 to 2023. She is also a Member of the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. Her collaborative work extends to Northwestern University, where she was a Research Fellow at the McCormick Department of Engineering in 2022, highlighting her interdisciplinary approach.
