Dr Ori Wertman is a Lecturer and Research Fellow at the University of South Wales (USW), based within the International Centre for Policing and Security.

Specialising in national security, international relations, counter-terrorism, and Middle Eastern geopolitics, Dr Wertman’s academic work explores the complex intersections of statecraft, threat perception, and strategic policy. His extensive expertise is directly integrated into USW’s postgraduate curriculum, where he plays a central role in teaching and shaping modules for the MSc program in International Security and Risk Management.

A prolific researcher, Dr Wertman has advanced the field of security studies through a robust portfolio of publications that blend empirical analysis with conceptual frameworks, notably expanding on securitisation theory and the dynamics of the Arab-Israeli conflict. He is the author of the definitive monograph Israel: National Security and Securitization (Springer, 2023) and Collapse: Israeli Labor Party 1992-2024 (Resling, 2025), alongside numerous peer-reviewed articles focusing on transnational security threats and strategic defense intelligence.

His academic profile is further enhanced by an active network of international research fellowships and institutional collaborations. He serves as a core member of the prestigious Jean Monnet Network on EU Counter-Terrorism (EUCTER), driving collaborative research on contemporary European and global security challenges.

Beyond formal academic networks, he is an active public thinker whose real-time analysis on geopolitical developments is regularly featured in prominent media outlets, including The Jerusalem Post, Israel Hayom, The Times of Israel, and Algemeiner.

At USW, Dr Wertman fosters an impactful research environment that connects critical theoretical inquiry with practical strategic insight, making his profile central to the university's contribution to global security discourse.

See Dr. Ori Wertman's Google Scholar profile.