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Cédric Jourde is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa specializing in the fields of Political Science. His research interests encompass Islam, Politics, Developing Countries, Political Identity, and Regime Change, particularly focusing on democratization and authoritarian restoration in Sub-Saharan North Africa. Jourde's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Université de Montréal, followed by a Master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning his degrees in 1996 and 2002 respectively. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of political dynamics in the Sahel region, where he explores themes of Sufism, Salafism, and transnationalism, particularly in relation to the socio-political context of the Muslim communities. His involvement in academia extends to teaching, where he instructs courses like POL7366 on Thesis Proposal Design and is actively engaged in supervising graduate students at the university. Through his publications and research, Jourde adds valuable insights into the political landscape of his areas of expertise.
Department of History