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I received my PhD in Political Science (International Relations) from Queen’s University in 1993, and my MA in Political Science from UBC in 1985.
Prior to joining Laurier, I was the John M. Olin Fellow in Economics and National Security, at the Center for International Affairs, Harvard University (1992-93). I completed the Russian Studies certificate at Moscow State University, in 1995-96.
The main focus of my research is on post-conflict transitional justice, with particular focus on ‘local’ responses to ‘international’ projects and interventions. I have conducted field research in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Kosovo and Uganda, though I am interested in these issues on a global basis.
I continue to maintain interest in issues related to Canadian and U.S. security and defence policy, NATO, and defence industrial base policies.
I have been selected, for a third term, to serve as Executive Director of ACUNS (2013-18).
I am willing to supervise graduate students in the areas of post-conflict peace building and transitional justice; UN peacekeeping; Canadian and U.S. defence policy; and international security.
- Edgar, Alistair. “War-fighting and the Decline of Humanitarian Space in Canadian Security Policy.” In Rosalind Warner (ed.), Unsettled Balance: Ethics, Security and Canada’s International Relations. (In press.)
- Edgar, Alistair, Kirk Goodlet and Roger Sarty (eds.). Canada in Africa: Addressing Insecurity in Somalia and the Horn of Africa. (In press.)
- Edgar, Alistair. “Addressing ‘so what?’ Sovereignty and humanitarian intervention in a post-American world.” In Sean Clark and Sabrina Hoque (eds.) Debating a Post-American World: What Lies Ahead? (Routledge, 2012)
Contact Info:
T: 226.772.3167
Office location: Balsillie School of International Affairs, Room 207
Office hours:
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
or by appointment.
Languages spoken: English