Matthew Moran

Matthew Moran holds a PhD from University College London. He is currently employed as a Research Associate at the International Centre for Security Analysis, King's College London.

The Sarkozy Redemption?

The UN-sanctioned military action in Libya has given President Sarkozy a chance to rejuvenate his image at home. But is it a case of too little too late?

By Matthew Moran

/ 29 Mar 2011

French politics in the balance? - the Le Pen Effect

The election of Marine Le Pen as leader of the Front National has provoked a flurry of media activity in France. Articulate, telegenic and a pushing a more liberal agenda than her father, Jean-Marie’s daughter may be a real threat to mainstream political parties.

By Matthew Moran

/ 21 Jan 2011

Nuclear terrorism: should the UK be concerned?

A secret trial in Georgia has recently confirmed fears that highly enriched uranium is available on the black market. When the UK government is making significant cuts to sensitive areas of national security, there is cause for concern

By Matthew Moran and Matthew Cottee

/ 9 Nov 2010

Nicolas Sarkozy: a one-trick pony?

In recent months, Nicolas Sarkozy has reinvigorated the question of security in France. But this is nothing new and, given that the French president’s approval ratings reached an all-time low in July, the move is not surprising.

By Matthew Moran

/ 17 Sep 2010