Dr James Worrall
Lecturer in International Security
I first came to Leeds in 2003 to do my MA and decided to stay to carry out PhD research on Anglo-Omani relations. I have been teaching in the school since 2005. Before switching to International Relations I studied History and Modern Languages.
Research Interests
My research interests lie in the fields of Security Studies and International Relations and include: Western relations with the Arab World, Gulf Security, Regional International Organisations, Decolonisation, Counterinsurgency Strategy, Security Sector Reform, Regime Stability and Legitimacy in non-democratic states and diplomatic theory and practice.
Teaching
I teach a wide range of modules in the IR and security areas including: International Politics, Foreign Policy Analysis, International Organisations & World Order and Dirty War: Insurgency, the State & Cities.
Key Publications
Book Chapter
- (Forthcoming 2009) 'Britain’s Last Bastion In Arabia: The End Of The Dhofar War, The Labour Government And The Withdrawal From RAF Salalah And Masirah, 1974-1977.' In Tore T. Petersen (Ed.) The End of Empire (Rostra Series, Trondheim: Tapir Academic Press).
Media Contact Areas
- Britain and the Gulf
- Politics and Society in Oman
- Gulf Security
- Regional integration in the Middle East and North Africa
- Insurgency and Counterinsurgency
Contact Details
- Room: Room 3.02 Botany House
- Tel: 0113 343 9207
- Fax:0113 343 4400
- Email: j.e.worrall@leeds.ac.uk
- Office hours: Term time: Monday 4pm-5pm and Thursday 12:30pm-2:30pm