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Dr. Colin Alexander is a Senior Lecturer in Political Communications at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), specializing in propaganda, public diplomacy, and East Asian international relations. He leads NTU’s Masters in Global Media and Communications program and actively supervises PhD students.
- Education: PhD in Communications Studies (University of Leeds)
- Research Focus: Propaganda, Coronavirus media strategies, Taiwan/China relations, colonial India, and the intersection of charity with political narratives.
- Publications: Author of Administering Colonialism and War (2019) and China and Taiwan in Central America (2014), with forthcoming chapters on ethical public diplomacy (2025).
His work bridges historical analysis (e.g., British colonial India, WWII) with contemporary issues like global pandemics and digital activism. He critiques neoliberal charity frameworks, notably Band Aid’s legacy, and analyzes North Korea’s political messaging. Recent articles explore crises in Ukraine, Russia, and the role of media in shaping public behavior during pandemics.
Scientific Engagement: Regular media commentator on BBC, TRT World, and ITV, focusing on geopolitical conflicts, propaganda, and East Asian relations. Has advised on foreign aid ethics and sub-state diplomacy.
PhD Supervision: Current students investigate topics like Bollywood’s soft power, post-colonial photojournalism, and digital activism in UK immigration discourse.
