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Ali Watson is a Professor at the School of International Relations, University of St Andrews. Their research focuses on marginalized actors within international systems, particularly exploring the roles of children, youth, and indigenous peoples in shaping global discourse.
- Current Role: Professor, School of International Relations, University of St Andrews (2015–present)
- Key Collaborations: Co-researcher with Bennett Collins on the Maine Wabanaki-State Truth and Reconciliation Commission
- Location: St Andrews, Scotland, UK
Research interests center on redefining international relations through grassroots perspectives, emphasizing rights, agency, and representation of historically excluded groups. Their work bridges theoretical analysis with case studies in North America (Wabanaki-State TRC) and East Africa.
Ali Watson's 2015 article examines the Vatican's colonial legacy through the lens of Pope Francis' canonization of Junipero Serra, analyzing contradictions in ecclesiastical reconciliation efforts versus historical doctrines like the Doctrine of Christian Discovery that continue influencing modern legal systems (e.g., Johnson v M’Intosh, City of Sherrill v Oneida). The piece connects 15th-century papal bulls to contemporary indigenous sovereignty struggles.
As part of the Maine Wabanaki-State TRC project, Watson investigates systemic child welfare issues affecting indigenous communities, collaborating with Bennett Collins. Their research highlights ongoing cultural impacts of colonial policies and the need for institutional accountability.
