An award-winning teacher, her research interests are varied and broadly explore the nature of global power hierarchies particularly between and within the so-called Global North and South in knowledge and practice. Theoretically, her research draws on decolonial thinking, ontological security and critical feminisms, and is inspired by collaboration with other scholars.
Recent research has examined Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) in Europe; and contemporary Africa-EU relations. Her ongoing research interrogates the implementation global policy and normative framework, the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda by regional security institutions. Toni frequently provides expert commentary in print and broadcast media as part of her public scholarship sometimes lends expertise to international organisations like the World Bank, UN Women and European Union.
Toni is also interested in equality issues within the international studies field and serves in multiple board roles in the belief that change is possible; including ‘Women also know stuff’, as well as the British and International Studies associations. Toni is an active (co)organiser of related sessions and workshops.
