Edward Howell

Edward Howell is a Departmental Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Oxford. He holds degrees of MA, MPhil, and DPhil (Oxon). His research focuses on North Korean foreign policy, East Asian geopolitics, and the Korean Peninsula's international relations. He is the author of the 2023 monograph North Korea and the Global Nuclear Order and contributes regularly to media outlets like BBC World News and The Spectator. Howell is also a Korea Foundation Fellow at Chatham House, London.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses on International Relations theory, Cold War history, and international security, as well as graduate seminars on East Asian international relations. He received the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award for his pedagogical contributions.

Key research interests include DPRK-US relations, nuclear non-proliferation, and the legacy of Japanese colonialism in Korean politics. His work bridges academic scholarship with policy analysis, often addressing contemporary crises such as North Korea's missile tests and its alliances with Russia.

Media commentary includes analyses on Russian-North Korean cooperation, UK-Korea relations, and the implications of North Korea's nuclear program. He has been featured in The Telegraph, CNN, and The Spectator, offering expert insights on geopolitical developments in Northeast Asia.