Alexander's work explores the intersections of law, queer sexualities, and state governance, with particular attention to how anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and discourse operate as instruments of power in post-Soviet societies.
He has published numerous articles on these topics.
His book Violent Affections: Queer Sexuality, Techniques of Power, and Law in Russia (UCL Press 2022) is based on an analysis of over 300 court cases related to anti-queer violence in Russia.
Alexander is a national coordinator in a COST project on anti-gender politics.
