Dr Adrian Budd is the Head of the Division of Social Sciences. His research interests and publications focus on international relations, imperialism, China and the BRICS economies, and the politics of sport. His latest book, Class, States and International Relations: a critical appraisal of Robert Cox and neo-Gramscian theory was published by Routledge in 2013.
Dr Budd is an experienced lecturer in international relations and related areas, including politics and political economy.
Adrian provides a fascinating explanation of where China is currently at, both domestically and its position internationally.