Philippe M. Frowd

Philippe M. Frowd is an Associate Professor of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on borders and migration, critical security studies, and African politics. He holds a PhD from McMaster University (2015), with prior degrees from the University of Ottawa. Previously, he worked at the University of York and University of Sheffield. His current teaching includes courses on security politics, migration, and citizenship. Frowd’s work examines transnational security governance, digital border technologies, and security dynamics in West Africa, particularly the Sahel region. Notable projects include studies on automated border systems in Canada and intervention strategies in the G5 Sahel. His research also addresses migrant smuggling in Niger and vigilante groups in Burkina Faso. Publications span journals like Geopolitics, African Affairs, and Security Dialogue, emphasizing security policy, border technologies, and African agency. He contributes to debates on surveillance, datafication, and the evolving architecture of security in Africa.