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Dr. Neil Loughlin is a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics at City, University of London, within the Department of International Politics, School of Arts and Social Sciences. He serves as the Programme Director for the BSc Politics programme and teaches core modules including Puzzles in Comparative Politics, Authoritarianism and Democracy in the 21st Century, and Comparative Asian Politics. He also contributes to postgraduate qualitative research methods.
Education:
- PhD in Politics, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London (2019)
- Prior academic training at the University of Amsterdam, Leiden University, University of Sydney, and University of Copenhagen
Neil's research centers on authoritarian politics and the political economy of development, with a strong regional focus on Southeast Asia. His work explores themes such as post-conflict state-building, patronage networks, authoritarian developmentalism, land dispossession, and resource extraction. He has extensive professional experience in human rights and development, having worked with local and international NGOs and consulted for USAID and DEFRA.
His recent monograph, The Politics of Coercion: State and Regime Making in Cambodia (Cornell University Press, 2024), and his publications in journals like Comparative Politics, Democratization, and Third World Quarterly reflect a consistent focus on the interplay between coercion, development, and regime resilience. His current research investigates the political implications of Chinese investment through the Belt and Road Initiative and the rise of transnational organized crime, particularly cyber scams, in Southeast Asia.
Scientific Engagement and Recognition:
- Associate Fellow, Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV)
- Contributor to international media including Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, Global Post, The Guardian, The Nikkei, The Observer, Radio Free Asia, and Voice of America
Neil has advised on research projects and contributed to policy discussions through consultancy work. His teaching and research are deeply informed by his field experience in Southeast Asia. He has previously taught at the University of Amsterdam, Leiden University, and held fellowships at the University of Sydney and University of Copenhagen. His academic work bridges rigorous scholarship with real-world policy and human rights concerns.
Laboratories and Research Groups:
While not affiliated with a formal laboratory, Neil is actively engaged in collaborative research networks focused on Southeast Asian politics, authoritarianism, and development. He contributes to interdisciplinary academic communities through his fellowships and publications.
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