Dr. Anna Kruglova
School of Arts and Media
Crescent House, Room 205A.
Please email for an appointment.
Current positions
Programme Leader MA Terrorism and Security (Full-Time and Distance Learning)
Biography
I did my BA in Ivanovo State University (Russia) where I studied International Relations. I did an MSc in Security Studies at UCL and an MA in International Conflict Studies at King’s College London and my PhD is from Queen’s University Belfast. I joined Salford in January 2021.
- Introduction to Intelligence, Security and Terrorism studies
- Terrorism: Threat and Response
- Middle East and Terrorism
- Terrorism and Irregular Conflict
- Contemporary security
- Contemporary Information Warfare
My research interests are focusing on terrorist propaganda and I am particularly interested in exploring what role Internet, media and social media play in the recruitment process and radicalisation. I am also interested in exploring the role of disinformation and misinformation in shaping audiences’ attitudes and mobilising them to violence. The geographical regions I am particularly interested in is the Middle East and Eastern Europe. In my work I use approaches from other disciplines, such as marketing, linguistics, art and performance studies.
Qualifications
- Specialist (BA) in International Relations, Ivanovo State University
- MSc in Security Studies, UCL
- MA in International Conflict Studies, King’s College London
- PhD in International Studies, Queen’s University Belfast
Memberships
- British International Studies Association
- European International Studies Association
- International Studies Association
- Society for Terrorism Research
- Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy