Glen Rangwala

Glen Rangwala serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) at the University of Cambridge. He holds multiple roles at Trinity College including Fellow, Director of Studies for Politics, Director of Admissions, and Fellow for Ethnic Diversity, demonstrating significant institutional commitment across both departmental and collegiate structures.

His research centers on Middle Eastern politics with dual thematic emphases: political argumentation frameworks and the political economy of conflict. This work critically examines how discursive practices interact with economic structures in conflict zones, contributing to broader theoretical understandings of power dynamics in the region.

Scientific Awards

• University of Cambridge Pilkington Prize for teaching

Rangwala directs undergraduate academic development as Politics Director of Studies at Trinity College while founding and administering the RA Butler Essay Prize for school students. His external scholarly leadership includes chairing the Fieldwork & Research programme at the British Institute for the Study of Iraq where he also serves as Trustee, facilitating critical research infrastructure for Iraq-focused scholarship.

Through his dual institutional roles and leadership in the British Institute for the Study of Iraq, Rangwala maintains active engagement with both academic development initiatives and regional research ecosystems, particularly supporting emerging scholars through structured mentorship and fieldwork opportunities.