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Philip Johnson is a Lecturer in Government at Flinders University's College of Business, Government and Law, focusing on violence and organized crime in Mexico and Latin America. His research explores criminal governance, narco-messaging, and security policies. He teaches undergraduate programs in International Relations and Political Science. Prior to Flinders, he held roles at Princeton University and Hunter College, completing his PhD at the City University of New York in 2022.
- Education: PhD in Political Science, City University of New York (2022)
Research Interests: Johnson’s work examines how criminal actors use public communication to assert control, with a focus on Mexico’s cartels. His book project, Outlaw Infamy: The Messaging, Marketing, and Making of Cartels, analyzes narco-messaging strategies. He also investigates US-Latin America relations, Guantánamo detention policies, and the impact of violence on societies.
Publications: Johnson has authored peer-reviewed articles in Perspectives on Politics, Comparative Political Studies, and Crime, Law and Social Change. His 2025 article on criminal communication proposes frameworks for understanding cartels’ public representations.
Media Engagement: Regular contributor to The Conversation, Public Books, and Los Angeles Review of Books. Frequently consulted on topics like Mexico’s security policies, organized crime, and US-Latin American relations.
Current Projects: Researching the Tren Maya megaproject in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, focusing on its socioeconomic impacts and governance challenges. Tracking President Claudia Sheinbaum’s crime policy legacy post-AMLO administration.
