Professor Dr. Théodore Mclauchlin

Biography

Théodore McLauchlin is a researcher at the Université de Montréal, specializing in security and wars, both international and internal. His research encompasses two main areas: first, he examines the organization and political life of military forces, both state and non-state. He seeks to understand how armed forces maintain cohesion during protracted wars and the factors influencing why officers and soldiers choose sides in internal conflicts. Additionally, he analyzes contemporary international relations related to armed conflicts and stability, including the motivations behind states training the armies of other countries and the current transformations within the international system impacting civil war dynamics. McLauchlin’s work is vital for comprehending the ongoing challenges in military and political structures across different contexts.

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