Laura Welty

Dr. Laura Welty is a Lecturer in Political Science at the School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University (ANU). Previously, she held roles such as Postgraduate Teaching Fellow at the University of Sydney (2019–2022) and Research Assistant for an ARC-funded grant (2023–2024). Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Sydney (2022), an MA in Non-Proliferation and Terrorism Studies from MIIS (2014), and regional studies at Charles University in Prague. She currently convenes courses like POLS1009 and POLS2002 at ANU.

Her research focuses on ethnic-religious conflict, international relations, and public policy, with a focus on identity politics and terrorism. Notable projects include analyzing the impact of identity constructs during the Ukraine conflict and the role of judicial reforms in Bosnia’s EU accession.

Dr. Welty serves as Book Reviews Editor for Nationalism and Ethnic Politics and holds an Associate Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy analysis, reflecting her expertise in geopolitical dynamics and counterterrorism strategies.