Mr Ben Willis
Associate Lecturer
MA International Relations: Security and Development
About me
I’m an Associate Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Plymouth.
Over the years, my work has centred around the prevention of mass atrocities such as genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. I focus on the political, legal, and ethical issues surrounding those - and especially on the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP), the UN human rights system, and international criminal justice mechanisms.
I have a PhD in International Politics, an MA in International Relations, and a BSc (Hons) in International Relations from the University of Plymouth.
Research areas
In addition to those listed above, my research interests include North Korean human rights, UK and EU foreign policy, and Constructivist and English School IR theory.
My publications
- Willis, B. 2021. Scrutinizing North Korea’s Record on Civil and Political Rights: The New ICCPR Reporting Cycle. 38 North. 2 September 2021.
- Willis, B. 2020. From Progress to Paralysis: North Korean Human Rights at the UN Security Council. European Centre for the Responsibility to Protect. 17 Feb 2020.
- Willis, B. 2017. How careful human rights diplomacy is finally putting real pressure on North Korea. The Conversation. 25 January 2017.
- Willis, B. 2015. Crimes Against Humanity: Our Collective Responsibility to Protect. European Alliance for Human Rights in North Korea. 6 January 2015.
- Willis, B. 2014. The Advantages and Limitations of Single Case Study Analysis. E-International Relations. 5 July 2014.
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