Research outputs per year
Research outputs per year
Personal profile
Summary
Dr. Tom Smith is the Academic Director of the Royal Air Force College, and an Associate Professor in International Relations.
Research Interests
The Philippines and security in Southeast Asia around issues including; terrorism, human rights, electoral violence, politics, media, culture, technology, sportswahsing, Asian Cinema, Neo-Noir Cinema and Bitcoin.
Media Availability
I am available for media commentary and analysis – see examples here. I am happy to take calls and emails from the media on my research and am aware of the need to respond to journalists in a timely manner. Please contact me directly on [email protected]
Teaching Responsibilities
My teaching is focused on modules on Insurgencies, Terrorism and International Security.
Current PhD Students:
- Alexander Hasenstab - Pre-Deployment Security Trainings (PDST) in the Aid Sector
- Sorina Totica - Understanding the Confusion between Counterinsurgency and Counterterrorism in West Africa
- Olivia Caskey - Analysing and challenging representations of female jihadi radicalization
- Ann Bajo - Assessing Malaysian interventions in the insurgencies of Pattani and Mindanao.
I am happy to receive informal enquiries relating to research in any of the above-indicated areas and assist in working up proposals for doctoral study.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- JZ International relations
- JA Political science (General)
- JQ Political institutions Asia
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The False Dawns over Marawi: Examining the post-Marawi counterterrorism strategy in the Philippines
Smith, T. & Bajo, A. F., 1 Jun 2024, In: Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism. 19, 3, p. 406-422 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Book review: Communal Intimacy and the Violence of Politics: Understanding the War on Drugs in Bagong Silang, Philippines
Smith, T., 28 Mar 2023, In: Pacific Affairs. 96, 4, p. 827-829 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
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Philippines sides with US amid rising regional tensions between Beijing and Washington
Smith, T. & Bajo, A. F., 17 Feb 2023, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Pre-deployment security training in humanitarian aid: a commentary
Hasenstab, A. N. & Smith, T., 1 Jun 2023, In: Medicine, Conflict and Survival. 39, 2, p. 172-179Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Philippines: the challenges ahead for the new president Marcos
Smith, T., 24 May 2022, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Open Access
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Legal, Ethical and Moral Perspectives on Advanced Technology and Weapon System Use in Current and Future Conflicts
20/04/20 → 24/07/20
Project: Research
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Perspectives Around Syria: Moralities in Conflict
Lee, P., Smith, T., Khalfey, S. & Rauta, V.
1/02/16 → 31/03/16
Project: Research
Activities
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The Sixth International Conference on Human Rights and Peace and Conflict in Southeast Asia
Tom Smith (Presented paper)
13 Aug 2024 → 14 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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External Examiner PhD viva Assessment
Tom Smith (Examiner)
18 Mar 2024Activity: Examination and External Supervision types › Examination
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The Nordic Institute of Asian Studies Conference 2023
Tom Smith (Presented paper)
22 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Understanding the Ukraine Conflict - Life Solved Podcast
Tom Smith (Speaker)
15 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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The Hated and the Dead Podcast - Rodrigo Duterte
Tom Smith (Speaker)
28 Nov 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Prizes
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Leadership Recognition Award
Smith, Tom (Recipient), 11 Nov 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Press/Media
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La Presse (Canada): Power War at the Top in the Philippines
6/02/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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US secures key military deal with the Philippines to counter Beijing’s growing regional influence
2/02/23 → 3/02/23
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Expert comment
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Philippines
1/04/22 → 1/08/22
3 Media contributions
Press/Media: Expert comment
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International relations between the US and Philippines
13/02/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment