Dr. Daniel Douek

Biography

Daniel Douek joined McGill University's Department of Political Science as a Faculty Lecturer in 2019. His teaching focuses on International Relations and Comparative Politics, particularly in the contexts of Africa and the Middle East. He specializes in civil wars and political violence, with a keen interest in researching rebel movements and state security forces in Southern Africa, especially during transitions from colonialism to independence. Douek has published extensively on the African National Congress’ armed wing, Umkhonto Sizwe, and has contributed valuable insights into significant historical events, such as the assassinations of Mozambican president Samora Machel and South African rebel leader Chris Hani. His book, 'Insurgency Counterinsurgency South Africa,' published in 2020, has been recognized by veteran researchers for its critical examination of South African counterinsurgency forces. In 2020, Douek received the Principal’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching at McGill and was honored with the President’s Excellence in Teaching Award at Concordia University in 2016. He teaches at the Undergraduate level and supervises graduate students.

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