Benjamin Houghton
| Biography | About Benjamin Houghton is an al-Sabah Doctoral Fellow at the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University. His research focuses on the interactions between external powers and West Asia, with a particular focus on the Persian Gulf. Benjamin’s doctoral research examines China’s hedging strategy between regional rivals in the Persian Gulf, especially focusing on Iran and its rivals. In addition to teaching at SGIA, Benjamin has published two books - (1) China, Russia, and the USA in the Middle East: The Contest for Supremacy and (2) China Moves West: The Evolving Strategies of the Belt and Road Initiative - and several book chapters and articles across a variety of platforms, including peer-reviewed journals and journalism outlets. Additionally, Benjamin serves as a peer-reviewer for academic journals focusing on international relations, global security, development, and Asia. Teaching SGIA1071 – International Security, Interdependence, and Organisation – 2021-2023 SGIA2311 – The Middle East in the International System – 2022-2024 |
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