

Dr Tom Smith
Summary
Dr. Tom Smith is the Academic Director of the Royal Air Force College, and an Associate Professor in International Relations.
tom.smith197@mod.gov.uk
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.
Teaching responsibilities
My teaching is focused on modules on Insurgencies, Terrorism and International Security.
PhD Students:
- - Tri-liminaliity: A Causal Explanation for Limitations in UK's Security Force Assistance to Nigeria that Counters Boko Haram ()
- - The Apex Female Terrorist: A Mixed-method Investigation Focused on the Impact of Gender Stereotypes on News Coverage and the Manifestations of Gender Framing on Women Associated with Jihadist Terrorism ()
- Salah Uddin - International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Islamic Law of Armed Conflict: Exploring Convergence of Rules Applicable to Armed Conflicts Among Muslims ()
- Mike Blyth - Humanitarian aid and development sector resilience finding solutions to complex problems ()
Current
- - Assessing Malaysian interventions in the insurgencies of Pattani and Mindanao.
- - Pre-Deployment Security Trainings (PDST) in the Aid Sector
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.
Media availability
I am available for media commentary and analysis – see examples . 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 tom.smith@port.ac.uk
Research outputs
2025
Smith, T.
27 Jan 2025, In: Justice Info
2024
Smith, T.
26 Nov 2024, In: The Conversation
Bajo, A. F., Smith, T.
1 Jun 2024, In: Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism. 19, 3, p. 406-422, 16p.
2023
Bajo, A. F., Smith, T.
17 Feb 2023, In: The Conversation