Kenneth Christie

Ken Christie is a Professor and Program Head at Royal Roads University, specializing in Human Security and Peacebuilding. He is a political scientist with interdisciplinary expertise in conflict analysis, human rights, democratization, and global security. With experience teaching and conducting research at institutions worldwide, including universities in the U.S., Singapore, South Africa, Norway, and Dubai, Christie brings a global perspective to his work.

• PhD in Comparative Politics and International Relations, Florida State University
• MA in Political Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• BA in Politics and History, Strathclyde University, Scotland

Christie’s research focuses on human security, ethnic/state formation and failure in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. He also investigates de-radicalization, terrorism, populism, and corporate social responsibility. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world applications, often addressing crises like refugee displacement, military conflicts, and political instability.

He has served as a visiting professor at Oxford University, University of Stellenbosch, and institutions in Sweden, Denmark, the Philippines, and Cyprus. Christie previously worked at Zayed University (UAE) and conducted human rights NGO evaluations for the Norwegian government.

Christie’s public commentary on global conflicts—including Russia-Ukraine, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Arctic security—highlights his role as a prominent voice in humanitarian studies. His publications include eleven books, with a 2018 co-edited volume on migration and human security in the Mediterranean and MENA regions.