Robert Gorwa

Academic Profile

Robert is a DPhil student in International Relations with broad interests at the intersection of technology and politics. His dissertation project examines the political role of large technology "platforms," and evolving notions of corporate power and private governance in the digital age. Previously, he was a graduate student at the Oxford Internet Institute (where he completed a MSc), and before coming to Oxford, Robert completed undergraduate studies in International Relations at the University of British Columbia. His public writing has been published in Foreign Affairs,  Wired Magazine, the Washington Post, the LA Review of Books, and other outlets.

For musings, see his twitter; for a list of publications, talks, and projects, please see his website.