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Peter Lawler is an Honorary Professor in the Department of Politics at the University of Manchester and former Academic Director of the University College for Interdisciplinary Learning (UCIL). He specializes in international relations, focusing on Western internationalism, foreign policy analysis, and normative political theory. His research examines the interplay between national narratives and internationalist identities, with empirical work on Scandinavian states, Canada, Australia, and the UK.
Education:
- PhD in International Relations, La Trobe University (1982-1988)
- MSc in International Relations, London School of Economics (1980-1981)
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Lanchester Polytechnic (1977-1980)
Research Interests: Lawler’s work bridges theoretical and applied international relations, emphasizing the ethics of foreign policy and interdisciplinary curriculum development. His recent projects include analyzing the 'Good State' debate and the role of narratives in shaping state identity. He has authored over 20 books and chapters, including a forthcoming textbook on international relations theories.
Teaching & Leadership: He pioneered interdisciplinary education through UCIL, offering cross-disciplinary courses to over 600 students annually. His pedagogical innovations include the Interdisciplinary Curriculum Group, fostering collaboration across 20+ UK/European institutions.
Advising & Grants: Supervised 23 PhD/MPhil students (e.g., Luke Bhatia on Bahrain’s human rights movement, Emmy Eklundh on political protest). His students have received ESRC funding and prestigious awards like the PSA Lord Bryce Prize.
Labs/Teams: Founder of the New Approaches to Conflict Analysis book series (Manchester UP) and core contributor to UCIL’s interdisciplinary initiatives.
