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James Brassett is an Associate Professor in International Political Economy (IPE) at the University of Warwick's Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS). His research focuses on the everyday politics of globalization, humor in global diplomacy, and the socio-political dimensions of crises such as the sub-prime financial crisis. He has authored/co-authored four books, including I-PEEL: The International Political Economy of Everyday Life (2022) and The Ironic State (2021), and over 30 refereed articles in top journals like European Journal of International Relations and Review of International Political Economy. His work on humor in global politics has been featured in The Economist and The New York Times.
Brassett’s current research explores humor’s role in international relations, including its use in critiquing political leaders and shaping public discourse. He has held visiting fellowships at the University of Amsterdam and University of Queensland. Notable awards include the BISA Prize for his 2009 article on British satire and global justice. He has supervised numerous PhD students, many funded by prestigious fellowships such as the ESRC and Warwick Chancellor’s grants.
His grants include a British Academy Small Grant on 'Humorous States' and an IATL Grant for teaching innovation in IPE. Key publications analyze topics like resilience in finance, gender narratives in global markets, and the ethics of global governance. Brassett’s work bridges theory and practice, addressing how everyday phenomena like comedy and irony reshape international politics.
