

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.
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.
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 tom.smith@port.ac.uk
Research outputs
2025
The ICC caught in clan rivalry in Philippines
Smith, T.
27 Jan 2025, In: Justice Info
2024
Feud between Marcos and Duterte families distracts from suffering of typhoon-hit Philippines
Smith, T.
26 Nov 2024, In: The Conversation
The False Dawns over Marawi: Examining the post-Marawi counterterrorism strategy in the Philippines
Bajo, A. F., Smith, T.
1 Jun 2024, In: Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism. 19, 3, p. 406-422, 16p.
2023
Philippines sides with US amid rising regional tensions between Beijing and Washington
Bajo, A. F., Smith, T.
17 Feb 2023, In: The Conversation