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Inga Kristina Trauthig

Dr Inga Kristina Trauthig

Visiting Scholar

Biography

At King’s College London, Inga Kristina Trauthig is a visiting fellow with the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies (IMES). She is a security studies researcher and holds a PhD from the Department of War Studies at King's for which she focussed on Libya. During the time of her PhD, she was a research fellow with the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR). She also has an MLitt from the University of St Andrews in Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies.

 

Inga has conducted work with UN-organisations, governmental actors, NGOs and private companies that address causes of war and insecurity and specifically practical and ideological competition between state and non-state actors with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). Her studies have been supported by the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies, the German Academic Exchange Service and the Conflict Research Society, for example. She has had work published in International Sociology, Lawfare, Routledge or The Conversation, amongst others.

 

At King’s College, she was convenor of the MENA Research Group within IMES and has held various positions in student representation at faculty, school, and departmental level.

Research Interests

  • North Africa, Libya
  • Ideology, Political Islam, Salafism
  • Non-violent and violent extremism
  • Misinformation and disinformation 

Publications

Research

ICSR 780_440
International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation

The ICSR is a world-class research centre that conducts thematic research on some of the world’s most pressing issues.

News

Journal builds on institute's annual conference

A new special journal edition builds on the annual conference hosted by the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies (IMES).

IMESConferenceAdam-smigielski

Why Islamic State militants remain a threat in war-torn Libya

A new report has warned that while the Islamic State in Libya is weak and fragmented, the continuing instability in the war-torn country may yet open the door...

ISIS fighters promo

Leading scholars share insights at North Africa conference

King’s College London hosted the first of a three-part series of conferences organised by the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies (IMES).

North Africa will be in focus at the institute's October conference. Picture: ADAM SMIGIELSKI

Events

25MayMiddleEastpromoInga

Book launch: Digital Political Cultures in the Middle East

Join IMES for Dounia Mahlouly's book launch 'Digital Political Cultures in the Middle East since the Arab Uprisings'.

Please note: this event has passed.

27Octiphone-g9b3601610_1920

Influencers, authoritarians and disinformation in the Middle East and North Africa

Examining the rise of disinformation in the MENA region and how social media is being harnessed by authoritarians

Please note: this event has passed.

28SepA new book which offers fresh perspectives on modern diplomacy. Picture: MATHIAS REDING

Contemporary Diplomacy in Action: New Perspectives on Diplomacy

A new book which offers fresh perspectives on modern diplomacy will be at the centre of discussion at an upcoming event hosted by the Institute of Middle...

Please note: this event has passed.

22SepNew Voices logo NEW

Counterterrorism in North Africa: How different states respond to the challenge of violent extremism

Inga Trauthig will discuss counterterrorism and counter violent extremism policies and practices of five North African countries.

Please note: this event has passed.

31MarNew Voices logo 780x440

War Crimes and Terrorism: Outlining Similarities and Differences by using Contemporary Libya as a Case Study

A new voices seminar with Inga Trauthig

Please note: this event has passed.

06OctNorth Africa will be in focus at the institute's October conference. Picture: ADAM SMIGIELSKI

Navigating North Africa in 2020: Dominating Narratives and New Perspectives

Scholars and experts will discuss the challenges and changes shaping North Africa at an upcoming conference hosted by King’s College London.

Please note: this event has passed.

01JulThe online event is being hosted by IMES

Journalism and Research in the Middle East: A Conversation with Daniel Gerlach and Inna Rudolf

Insights into work and travel in the Middle East will be shared at an upcoming event hosted by King’s College London.

Please note: this event has passed.

05JunSSSResConStratStud

Grand strategic resets at the end of the Cold War

Strategic Studies panel for the School of Security Studies Research Conference.

Please note: this event has passed.

Features

The Integrated Review and the Middle East: Trade Priorities, Self-Reliance and Pitfalls

PhD Student Inga Trauthig explores plans set out in the Integrated Review regarding future UK-Middle East relations.

Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

Research

ICSR 780_440
International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation

The ICSR is a world-class research centre that conducts thematic research on some of the world’s most pressing issues.

News

Journal builds on institute's annual conference

A new special journal edition builds on the annual conference hosted by the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies (IMES).

IMESConferenceAdam-smigielski

Why Islamic State militants remain a threat in war-torn Libya

A new report has warned that while the Islamic State in Libya is weak and fragmented, the continuing instability in the war-torn country may yet open the door...

ISIS fighters promo

Leading scholars share insights at North Africa conference

King’s College London hosted the first of a three-part series of conferences organised by the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies (IMES).

North Africa will be in focus at the institute's October conference. Picture: ADAM SMIGIELSKI

Events

25MayMiddleEastpromoInga

Book launch: Digital Political Cultures in the Middle East

Join IMES for Dounia Mahlouly's book launch 'Digital Political Cultures in the Middle East since the Arab Uprisings'.

Please note: this event has passed.

27Octiphone-g9b3601610_1920

Influencers, authoritarians and disinformation in the Middle East and North Africa

Examining the rise of disinformation in the MENA region and how social media is being harnessed by authoritarians

Please note: this event has passed.

28SepA new book which offers fresh perspectives on modern diplomacy. Picture: MATHIAS REDING

Contemporary Diplomacy in Action: New Perspectives on Diplomacy

A new book which offers fresh perspectives on modern diplomacy will be at the centre of discussion at an upcoming event hosted by the Institute of Middle...

Please note: this event has passed.

22SepNew Voices logo NEW

Counterterrorism in North Africa: How different states respond to the challenge of violent extremism

Inga Trauthig will discuss counterterrorism and counter violent extremism policies and practices of five North African countries.

Please note: this event has passed.

31MarNew Voices logo 780x440

War Crimes and Terrorism: Outlining Similarities and Differences by using Contemporary Libya as a Case Study

A new voices seminar with Inga Trauthig

Please note: this event has passed.

06OctNorth Africa will be in focus at the institute's October conference. Picture: ADAM SMIGIELSKI

Navigating North Africa in 2020: Dominating Narratives and New Perspectives

Scholars and experts will discuss the challenges and changes shaping North Africa at an upcoming conference hosted by King’s College London.

Please note: this event has passed.

01JulThe online event is being hosted by IMES

Journalism and Research in the Middle East: A Conversation with Daniel Gerlach and Inna Rudolf

Insights into work and travel in the Middle East will be shared at an upcoming event hosted by King’s College London.

Please note: this event has passed.

05JunSSSResConStratStud

Grand strategic resets at the end of the Cold War

Strategic Studies panel for the School of Security Studies Research Conference.

Please note: this event has passed.

Features

The Integrated Review and the Middle East: Trade Priorities, Self-Reliance and Pitfalls

PhD Student Inga Trauthig explores plans set out in the Integrated Review regarding future UK-Middle East relations.

Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem