The Conflict and Security Research Cluster includes researchers from a wide range of disciplines, including political science, history, geography, sociology, education and economics (with growing links to researchers in the STEM fields). The cluster undertakes to foster linkages among BSIA students and faculty with an interest conflict (and conflict resolution) research, facilitate debate and dialogue within the BSIA community on key contemporary issues of conflict and security, and encourage collaborative research across these areas. Through research, events, and publications, the cluster seeks to enhance the profile of the BSIA as a leading research centre – recognized both domestically and internationally – for the study of peace, conflict and security.
Cluster Lead
Media
PODCAST: “The coup in Myanmar, explained“. Originally broadcasted on Pod Save the World, hosted by Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes.
EVENT BLOG: “Global Security Implications of the U.S. Election“, written by Kristy Smith and Ivy Muriuki
“How politics have played a big role in the release of prisoners“, by Katherine Bruce-Lockhart
“NHS ‘heroes’ should not have to risk their lives to treat coronavirus patients” by Jennifer Mathers and Veronica Kitchen
“Strategic Suspense: British Foreign and Defense Policy at Crossroads“, by Alice Pannier
Good Reads
“COVID-19 and the Structures of Human Insecurity“, by Paul Roger in Rethinking Security
“Remote Warfare: Interdisciplinary Perspectives“, by Alasdair McKay, Abigail Watson and Megan Karlshøj-Pedersen
“A Climate Security Plan for Canada: How the Government of Canada Can Combat the Security Risks of Climate Change“, by John Conger and Shiloh Fetzek.
Calls and Events
WATCH Does Canada Need a Foreign Policy Review featuring Former Canadian Ambassador Randolph Mank
Original air date: January 9
Cluster Lead
Conflict and Security – Research Cluster Members
Kayla Grant
Conflict and Security
Support Officer
Simon Dalby
Geography & Environmental Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Alistair Edgar
Political Science
Wilfrid Laurier University
Nathan C. Funk
Peace and Conflict Studies
Conrad Grebel University College
Bessma Momani
Political Science
University of Waterloo
Jinelle Piereder
PhD in Global Governance
Balsillie School of International Affairs
Andrew Thompson
Political Science
University of Waterloo
David Welch
Political Science
University of Waterloo