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Rita Abrahamsen is a Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and the Director of the Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS) at the University of Ottawa. Her research interests encompass African politics, security, international relations, postcolonial theory, and global rights. She is the author of notable works including 'Security State: Private Security and International Politics' (Cambridge University Press, 2011) and 'Disciplining Democracy: Development Discourse and the Good Governance Agenda in Africa' (Zed Books, 2000). Her articles have appeared in leading journals such as African Affairs, Alternatives, International Political Sociology, and Political Studies. Additionally, she served as a joint-editor of African Affairs from 2009 to 2014. Before joining the University of Ottawa, she was affiliated with the Department of International Politics at the University of Aberystwyth and held visiting fellowships at various prestigious institutions including the University of Cape Town and the European University Institute in Florence. Abrahamsen's work has contributed significantly to the understanding of political dynamics in Africa and her influence is recognized in both academic and policy-making circles.
Department of History