Dr. Barbak specializes in theory of public administration, public sector reform, the security-development nexus, security governance, security sector reform, and democratic control of armed forces. His current research project investigates the relationship between security sector reform and the rule of law promotion at a national level. Continue Reading Ahmet Barbak
Ousmane’s research will explore the role of identity and legitimacy in the collaboration between the United Nations and Regional Economic Communities in peacekeeping/peacebuilding operations. Continue Reading Ousmane Aly Diallo
Rosemary is researching the global political economy of refugee women’s mental health, well-being and education. Continue Reading Rosemary Kimani-Dupuis
Caleb is interested in global social justice movements, rhetoric, ethics, transitional justice, Turkey, nuclear weapons disarmament, indigenous politics, and new approaches to social inquiry. Continue Reading Caleb Lauer
Tamara Lorincz is a PhD candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School for International Affairs (Wilfrid Laurier University). Tamara graduated with an MA in International Politics & Security […]
Jinelle’s research focuses on ideological conflict in social policy-making from a complex systems perspective, and using social network analysis. Continue Reading Jinelle Piereder
Specializing in international relations and international security Dr. Welch is an award-winning teacher and author as well as director of the CIGI’s project on Confidence, Trust, and Empathy in Asia-Pacific Security. Continue Reading David Welch
Ana is interested in how technology shapes forced migration and how it is used by various actors to influence mobility across border lines and within. Continue Reading Ana Visan
Nico Saunders' interests are centered around social perspective on national security, and how that translates, or influences ‘community’ conflict prevention strategies. Continue Reading Nico Saunders
Lana Gonzalez Balyk’s main research interests are migration policy, migration crises, forced migration, refugees, conflict and security, indigenous peoples and decolonization. Continue Reading Lana Gonzalez Balyk
Choyon Kumar Saha's core research interests proactively center on political economy, environmental governance, environmental policy, and politics. Continue Reading Choyon Kumar Saha
Farah Afzal has most recently studied the visual representation of gender and its effects on the construction/deconstruction of gender discourses and identities among societies. Continue Reading Farah Afzal
Yazgulu Sezgin's interests are centered around migration policies, refugee protection, gender equality and social cohesion. Continue Reading Yazgulu Sezgin
Aiden Barrett most recently studied the financialization of corporate governance and how it correlates with income inequality. Continue Reading Aidan N. Barrett
Shawna-Rae McLean is focusing her research around Canada’s role in global environmental issues and human security. Continue Reading Shawna-Rae McLean
Khurram Shamim is focusing on global development and global security in the international scope. Continue Reading Khurram Shamim
As she approaches her studies, Laura seeks to blend her familiarity with agriculture into her understanding and analysis of the conditions of human security in Canada and abroad. Continue Reading Laura Higgins
Felicia Clement will delve deeper into the complexities enveloped in protecting vulnerable populations from discrimination and violence and explore ways to rebuild a sense of belonging and identity. Continue Reading Felicia Clement
Emily Stanfield is studying human security and identity conflicts. Continue Reading Emily Standfield
Chris Earle's broader research interests are in anti-corruption, human security and the global arms trade; while his technical interests are in big data, machine learning, and econometrics. Continue Reading Chris Earle