Specialisms include the Ulster Defence Regiment and the use of Local Defence Forces (LDFs) within Counterinsurgency warfare. Of particular interest is the strategic value of such forces and their experiences, and the lessons that can be gained for future LDFs and conflicts. 

Chesse, D. 2024. Hunting the watchmen the Ulster Defence Regiment and IRA strategy. Small Wars and Insurgencies 35(4), pp. 545-572. (10.1080/09592318.2024.2319671)