Caroline Varin

Dr. Caroline Varin serves as Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Regent's University London, specializing in International Organisations and Security. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and co-founder of the non-profit Professors Without Borders. Dr. Varin also participates in the Geneva Consultation for Security Policy and brings practical experience from intelligence analysis, Swiss military service, and UNHCR work.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics (2012)
• LLM in International and European Law from Università di Bologna (2008)
• MSc in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics (2007)
• BA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania (2006)

Dr. Varin's research centers on African security dynamics, with particular expertise in violent non-state actors, Boko Haram, and Nigerian security. Her work examines the intersection of terrorism, climate change, and security policy, reflecting both theoretical and practical dimensions. She has presented research directly to UK government committees including the House of Commons International Development Committee.

Her scholarly output reveals consistent focus on security challenges in Africa, especially regarding non-state armed groups, counter-terrorism strategies, and private military actors. Recent publications explore the nexus between climate change and terrorism, as well as technological shifts in warfare through drone systems. This research bridges academic theory with actionable security policy recommendations.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Dr. Varin actively contributes to academic service through Professors Without Borders, which recruits international educators for universities in developing countries. She serves on the editorial board of the Central European Journal of International and Security Studies and has reviewed for the Heidelberg Institute for International Conflict Research. Her teaching portfolio spans numerous courses including International Relations Theory, International Security, and specialized African studies modules, demonstrating both breadth and depth across the discipline.