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Professor Michael W. Charney is a leading military historian specializing in Asian history at SOAS University of London. He holds a joint appointment with the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy and previously spent 18 years in the Department of History (now part of the School of History, Religions and Philosophies).
- Education: BA (University of Michigan-Flint), MA (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Ohio), PhD (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 1999)
- Key Affiliations: SOAS University of London (2001–present), National University of Singapore, University of Tokyo
Research Focus includes military logistics, warfare in modern/contemporary Asia, historical culture of war in Southeast Asia/West Africa, and ethnic/religious dynamics in Myanmar/Bay of Bengal. His 2019–2025 publications analyze the Rohingya crisis, Anglo-Burmese Wars, and military technology diffusion.
Recent Trends in his work highlight colonial legacies in modern conflicts, decolonizing historiography, and transnational ethnic identities. Articles span topics like World War II logistics, premodern siege technologies, and postcolonial state formation.
PhD Supervision includes Sayed Yaqoob Emad (Afghanistan's Islamic Charities) and Tassapa Umavijani (Siamese Military Transformation).
