Eszter Simon

Eszter Simon is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), specializing in crisis communication, nuclear risk reduction, and Hungarian foreign policy. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in political science education.

• MA in Political Science (Central European University, 2002)
• PhD in Political Science (Central European University, 2008)
• Prior roles at University of Birmingham, Comenius University, and Central European University

Her research focuses on trust in international relations, foreign policy decision-making, and the role of the Moscow-Washington hotline in crisis stability. Recent publications analyze emotional norms in diplomatic communication and the impact of trust on nuclear risk reduction.

Scientific awards include:

• Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (2010-2011)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013)
• Principal investigator for Erasmus+ consortium grant BELONG

She supervises PhD candidate Ben Seymour on populism and foreign policy in Turkey, and collaborates with institutions across Europe on educational development programs. Her work has been featured in outlets like The Conversation, The New Statesman, and BBC Radio.