Dr Naylor is Assistant Professor of International Politics and History at the University of Cambridge and Deputy Director of the G20 Research Group, London.
He was previously Lecturer in Diplomatic Studies at the University of Oxford, where he was named 'Most Acclaimed Lecturer' in the Social Sciences, and a Fellow in International Relations at the London School of Economics where he was recognised with the 'Excellence in Education Award'.
Prior to his academic career Dr Naylor was a Foreign Policy Analyst and Advisor for the Government of Canada. In 2008 he was awarded the Canadian Public Service Award of Excellence by the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet in recognition of his work.