Dr. Isabelle Cote

Associate Professor

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Biography

Isabelle Cote is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Her research focuses on the dynamics of internal population movements and their implications for political mobilization, ethnic conflict, and security, particularly in East and Southeast Asia. Cote has a significant body of work examining the relationships between migration and conflict, including authoritarianism in China and democratization in Indonesia. She has held a postdoctoral fellowship at the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV) in Leiden. Cote’s ongoing projects delve into the effects of internal migration on resource conflicts and indigenous peace processes, thus contributing to a broader understanding of how migration intersects with societal stability across various global regions. Cote has published extensively, including works on contentious politics, migration, and political demography. Her contributions to journals and edited volumes reflect her commitment to rigorous academic inquiry and public scholarship within her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL, Canada

Teaching courses in political science with a focus on migration and conflict.

Courses

POSC 2300 Comparative Politics POSC 3290 Human Security POSC 3295 Migration Security POSC 4325 Asian Politics POSC 4360 Contentious Politics POSC 6000 Political Concepts Approaches

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)