My research lies in the realms of international security and conflict studies. I focus on violent non-state actors operating in various conflicts. I pay special attention to organisational dynamics and leadership personalities and research the influence they have on conflict processes and dynamics. Case wise, I focus on the various actors in the Northern Ireland conflict and in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but I also look into violent non state actors more broadly. Another area of study I focus on are special operations forces and their development since the Second World War.