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Dr. Chris Cox is a Research Assistant at Swansea University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, supporting the Geopolitical Challenges Research Institute (GCRI) and Climate Action Research Network (CARN). He holds a PhD in Middle Eastern Politics from the University of Exeter, awarded through a full ESRC 1+3 Scholarship. His research focuses on youth political agency, authoritarian resilience, and transnational football identities in the MENA region, with recent work exploring Morocco's post-2011 Arab Uprising dynamics and the socio-political impacts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Cox also advises on interdisciplinary research collaboration and funding bid development.
Education:
- PhD in Middle Eastern Politics (University of Exeter, 2024)
- ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership Scholarship Recipient
Research Interests:
- Long-term impacts of 2011 Arab Uprisings on youth participation
- Authoritarian governance mechanisms
- Sports (football) as a lens for political analysis
- Youth climate action movements
- Comparative Global South politics
Recent Work Trends: Cox's publications analyze football's role in Moroccan national identity, youth marginalization in urban contexts, and leftist political struggles. His interdisciplinary approach bridges political theory with cultural studies, emphasizing grassroots perspectives in autocratic contexts.
Awards: 2017-2020 ESRC 1+3 Scholarship for doctoral studies.
Advising & Grants: Supports GCRI/CARN researchers in bid development and interdisciplinary projects. Active in fostering collaborations between social sciences and climate action initiatives.
Labs/Teams: Core contributor to GCRI and CARN networks, promoting innovative research directions in geopolitics and sustainability.
