Dr. William Walters

Biography

William Walters is a Chancellor’s Professor in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University, specializing in political sociology, political geography, citizenship studies, and security studies. He earned his BSc from Imperial College London and continued his graduate studies in politics at the City University of New York and York University in Toronto. His work is highly empirical, focusing on grounded political theory and addressing contemporary issues in political theory with concrete case studies. His research interests include the politics of borders and migration, state secrecy, and the relationship between security and insecurity, particularly in relation to Foucault's theoretical frameworks. Currently, he is involved in several significant projects, including a SSHRC-funded study on air deportation and a co-edited volume on governmentality. His research has been broadly published, emphasizing critical analyses of migration, citizenship, and security in contemporary settings. Walters has also contributed to various academic journals and anthologies in these fields, shaping contemporary understandings of border politics and the social dynamics of secrecy.

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