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Ian Spears is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Guelph. He earned his Ph.D. from McGill University in 1998. His research focuses on the obstacles to conflict resolution in violent conflicts, primarily in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Spears has examined the links between conflict resolution and political development, particularly in relation to types of state formation in these regions. He has authored and edited several important works in the field, including 'Believers, Skeptics: Failure in Conflict Resolution' (Palgrave, 2019) and has published numerous articles in academic journals such as 'Global Change, Peace & Security' and 'African Security Review'. He also engages in lecturing and public broadcasts on challenges related to conflict resolution in various contexts, including South Africa, Israel, and Canada. Spears has received several teaching awards recognizing his excellence in instruction, including the Teaching and Learning Excellence Award at the University of Guelph.
University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada
Teaching and researching in political science, focusing on conflict resolution and political development.
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