Dr. David Carment

Biography

David Carment is a Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa. His academic work focuses on Canadian foreign policy, conflict analysis, mediation, and the interplay between international organizations and negotiation processes. He has served as a series editor for Palgrave’s Canada International Affairs and as the editor for the Canadian Foreign Policy Journal. His research interests encompass the dynamics of fragile states, diaspora politics, and the policies surrounding cooperation and branding in Canadian foreign affairs. Carment has authored, co-authored, and edited numerous works, including 21 books and 90 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters that discuss topics such as corruption in Canada and the effects of state fragility. He has held prestigious visiting positions, including at the World Institute for Development Economics Research in Finland and as a Fellow at the Centre for Global Cooperation Research in Germany. His teaching expertise includes the international dimensions of ethnic conflict, the role of communication technologies in risk analysis and early warning systems, and the implications of peacekeeping efforts for conflict prevention in Canadian foreign policy.

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