Rafal Soborski

Dr Rafal Soborski serves as Senior Research Fellow at London Metropolitan University's Centre for Global Diversities and Inequalities within the School of Social Sciences and Professions, while concurrently holding a Professorship in International Politics at Richmond American University since 2006. His interdisciplinary profile bridges political science, sociology, and global studies through critical examinations of ideological frameworks in transnational contexts.

Academic Background

• PhD in Political Studies, University of Surrey
• MA in European Studies, University of Exeter
• MA in Religion Studies and Sociology, Jagiellonian University of Krakow

Research Trajectory

Soborski's work critically investigates ideological persistence amid globalization, with recent scholarship pivoting toward far-right transnationalism and pandemic-era political imaginaries. His publications consistently challenge neoliberal hegemony while analyzing how social movements navigate ideological continuity. Current research emphasizes the glocalization of political symbols and the biopolitical dimensions of crisis governance, particularly through his ESRC-funded study of Polish migrants in British far-right groups.

Publication Evolution

Analysis of his 15 most recent articles reveals a distinct trajectory: early works (2019-2020) established theoretical frameworks for understanding ideology in globalization, while 2021-2025 outputs demonstrate empirical deepening into pandemic responses and far-right migration. Key thematic clusters include transnational deathscapes (2024-2025), populist-neoliberal ideological competition (2020-2023), and prefigurative politics degradation (2024), reflecting his sustained focus on how crises reshape ideological landscapes.

Recognition and Leadership

• Joint University of Surrey and Polish Ministry of Education PhD scholarship

Research Infrastructure

Soborski directs the ESRC-funded project Polish Migrants Joining Far-Right Groups in Britain (2023-2026) and co-founded the Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre. As editor of The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Global Studies and chair of the Global Studies Network, he has organized eight consecutive Global Studies Conferences (2018-2025). His external examiner roles for Edinburgh University and Regent's University London, alongside visiting fellowships at Toronto Metropolitan University and American University in Madrid, demonstrate significant institutional influence.