Arjun Chowdhury

Arjun Chowdhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and joined UBC in 2010. His research focuses on conflict, security, peacekeeping, foreign policy, and qualitative methods. He teaches introductory, intermediate, and graduate courses in International Relations and Security Studies. His work critically examines sovereignty dynamics, postcolonial temporalities, and the persistence of weak states in global politics. Chowdhury’s media contributions and personal website highlight his engagement with contemporary geopolitical issues.