Dr Georgios Samaras
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Public Policy
Research interests
- Politics
Biography
Dr Georgios Samaras holds the position of Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Public Policy at the International School for Government and Policy Institute, King’s College London. Previously, he served as a Lecturer in Political Economy at the Department of Political Economy during the academic year 2022/23.
He obtained his PhD in Political Science and his MA in Education Policy from King’s College London. His doctoral research centred on the emergence of the far-right Greek neo-Nazi party ‘Golden Dawn’, analysing its impact on voting behaviour and the online mobilisation of the broader far-right in Greece amidst economic crisis.
His research scope has broadened to include investigations into communication strategies employed by far-right extremist groups in the 21st century. Additionally, he delves into unconstitutional practices within politics and formulates policy measures to counteract instances of democratic norm abuse.
Dr Samaras is currently leading a study on Greek voting behaviour funded by the ETERON Institute. Furthermore, he holds the position of Senior Research Associate at the ENA Institute in Athens, Greece.
From 2019 to 2022, he lectured on politics at University College London and the London School of Economics. Dr Samaras also serves as a political adviser in Greece and is recognised as a Fellow of the Populism Team and the Higher Education Academy of the UK.
Research interests
- Political Communication
- Mobilisation
- Far-right Politics
- Media Policy
Research
Georgios is a scholar with a keen interest in the political economy of media, as well as the implementation of policies for regulating social networking. In his forthcoming monograph, he delves into the emergence of far-right politics in Greece, examining the underlying factors that have led to support for extreme political entities.
PhD supervision
Georgios is currently seeking to supervise PhD students with a focus on the following areas of research:
- Policy responses to far-right extremism
- Media policy and mobilization
- Political communication in Europe
If you are a PhD candidate interested in any of these areas, please reach out to him for potential supervision opportunities.
Teaching
- Approaches to Policymaking
- The Policy Process
Research
The Critical European Studies Research Group
This interdisciplinary research group in the Department of European and International Studies re-examines key concepts in Europe through a shared lens of critical theory.
Authoritarianism and populism research group
Examining the rise and effects of authoritarianism and populism.
News
King's academics reflect on the implications of Trump's victory
As the world woke up to Trump’s victory in the US elections, academics at King’s College London shared their reflections on what the result could mean across...
The Policy Institute and Greek think tank ETERON publish new research on the gender divide in Greece
The research focused on issues including violence against women, respondents' views on gender relations and LGBTQ+ rights, among others
The Policy Institute and Greek think tank ETERON announce new research partnership
The new partnership will focus on in-depth studies of Greek voting behaviour and decision-making processes
The far-right and the changing politics of Europe
A new podcast episode explores how the far-right has seen its popularity grow across Europe in recent years and how this is changing the political landscape...
International School for Government hosts European Capitals programme
Participants had the opportunity to witness the inner workings of government
Staff and students honoured at annual awards
Outstanding students and staff from across the School of Politics and Economics (SPE) were honoured at an awards ceremony.
PhD research cast light on rise of far-right political party
Understanding the rise to prominence of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party in Greece formed the core of doctoral research undertaken by former PhD candidate...
Events
Democracy and the Role of Wiretapping in Modern Europe
Democracy and the Role of Wiretapping in Modern Europe, an online panel discussion hosted by the Centre for the Study of Governance and Society.
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
What a second Trump presidency would mean for the European far-right
GEORGIOS SAMARAS explores how Trump’s election could recalibrate the European far-right's strategies, potentially driving a further normalisation of extreme...
Swift Moves: Tackling Europe's Far-Right Tango with Taylor
DR GEORGIOS SAMARAS on why a recent call for Taylor Swift to help with the upcoming European Parliament elections stems from concerns about the rise of the...
Research
The Critical European Studies Research Group
This interdisciplinary research group in the Department of European and International Studies re-examines key concepts in Europe through a shared lens of critical theory.
Authoritarianism and populism research group
Examining the rise and effects of authoritarianism and populism.
News
King's academics reflect on the implications of Trump's victory
As the world woke up to Trump’s victory in the US elections, academics at King’s College London shared their reflections on what the result could mean across...
The Policy Institute and Greek think tank ETERON publish new research on the gender divide in Greece
The research focused on issues including violence against women, respondents' views on gender relations and LGBTQ+ rights, among others
The Policy Institute and Greek think tank ETERON announce new research partnership
The new partnership will focus on in-depth studies of Greek voting behaviour and decision-making processes
The far-right and the changing politics of Europe
A new podcast episode explores how the far-right has seen its popularity grow across Europe in recent years and how this is changing the political landscape...
International School for Government hosts European Capitals programme
Participants had the opportunity to witness the inner workings of government
Staff and students honoured at annual awards
Outstanding students and staff from across the School of Politics and Economics (SPE) were honoured at an awards ceremony.
PhD research cast light on rise of far-right political party
Understanding the rise to prominence of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party in Greece formed the core of doctoral research undertaken by former PhD candidate...
Events
Democracy and the Role of Wiretapping in Modern Europe
Democracy and the Role of Wiretapping in Modern Europe, an online panel discussion hosted by the Centre for the Study of Governance and Society.
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
What a second Trump presidency would mean for the European far-right
GEORGIOS SAMARAS explores how Trump’s election could recalibrate the European far-right's strategies, potentially driving a further normalisation of extreme...
Swift Moves: Tackling Europe's Far-Right Tango with Taylor
DR GEORGIOS SAMARAS on why a recent call for Taylor Swift to help with the upcoming European Parliament elections stems from concerns about the rise of the...