Research Clusters

Mark Humphries

Mark Humphries

Mark Humphries is a Professor of History and the former Dunkley Chair in War and the Canadian Experience at Wilfrid Laurier University. He has published six books and more than two dozen articles on digital history, Canadian history, the history of public health, and military history. Mark has been programming since he was a kid […]

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Shereen El Feki

Shereen El Feki

Shereen El Feki has more than two decades of experience in advancing social and behavioral change in challenging political and cultural contexts, with a focus on global public health, HIV, sexualities and gender equality. Shereen is the former Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa at UNAIDS, leading the HIV response across 19 countries

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Jim Bookbinder

Jim Bookbinder

Jim Bookbinder is Professor Emeritus of Management Science and Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He is Editor of the book, Global Logistics: Transportation in International Supply Chains, published by Springer. For more than 20 years, Dr. Bookbinder was Director of WATMIMS, the UW Research Group for industrial collaborations in Logistics and Manufacturing. Jim has

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Victor Cui

Victor Cui

Dr. Victor Cui is Conrad Research Excellence Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Global Strategy at the University of Waterloo. His research illuminates the transformative effects of geopolitical and technological disruptions on business and society. Widely regarded as a thought leader on geopolitical tensions and the evolving paradigms of (de)globalization, Dr. Cui’s work has

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Dan Ciuriak

Dan Ciuriak

Dan Ciuriak is an economist with interests in international trade, innovation, and economic development. He has published widely as author and editor, within government and in a personal capacity. He concluded a 31-year career with the federal public service in 2008 as Deputy Chief Economist at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT).

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Pegah Jamalof

Pegah Jamalof (PJ)

Pegah Jamalof (PJ) is a PhD candidate in Global Governance. Her research examines the limits of global rule-making in the governance of social media platforms, with a particular focus on the United Nations Global Digital Compact, the influence of the European Union’s GDPR and DSA, and the role of Big Tech in shaping human rights

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Ryan Durante

Ryan Durante

Ryan Durante (he/him) is a PhD student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. His research is currently exploring the emerging tensions over access to water resources in transboundary regions and the potential for conflict in longstanding cooperative relationships in the face of accelerating climate change. After completing his BA at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ryan

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Daniel Manyoki

Daniel Manyoki

Daniel Manyoki is a student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Masters of Arts in Global Governance Program. He graduated from Carleton University with Distinction in History and a minor in Classics. Throughout his undergraduate degree, Daniel focused primarily on the political and sociological aspects of states. He has been published in

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Sophie Greco

Sophie Greco is a PhD student at the BSIA through Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in Global Governance with a focus on Conflict and Security. Her doctoral research aims to explore the impact of gendered movements/mobilizations/organizations in Latin America on the construction of post conflict “peace”. Sophie’s academic foundations include an MA in Criminology and Criminal

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John McMurry

John McMurry

John McMurry recently graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Waterloo. During his undergraduate degree, John developed a strong interest in Migration Studies, as well Political Economy of the Environment. In his final year, John has the opportunity to complete an Honours Thesis on the topic of Far-Right proliferation

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Emma Sonnemann

Emma Sonnemann is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in the Master of Arts in Global Governance program. She is a recent graduate of Trent University where she completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and International Development. During her time at Trent, Emma completed research on topics including

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