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Benjamin Zyla is a Full Professor in the School of International Development and Global Studies at the University of Ottawa, where he directs the Peacebuilding and Local Knowledge Network (PLKN) and co-directs the Gender, Peace, and Development research network. He holds multiple prestigious research fellowships including at the NATO Defence College (2021-2024), Harvard University (2019-2021), and the University of Konstanz (2017-2019). His academic career spans teaching and research positions at institutions including Stanford University, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, and Bielefeld University.
Dr. Zyla's educational background includes a PhD in War Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada (2009), a Master of Arts in Political Science from Carleton University (2003), and a BA in Social Sciences from Uppsala University, Sweden (2002). He also completed studies at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen in Germany. His academic journey was supported by prestigious fellowships including an SSHRC Post-doctoral Fellowship at Queen's University.
His research focuses on peacebuilding in fragile and conflict-affected societies, with particular emphasis on collective action problems within international security organizations, post-conflict reconstruction, and the security-development nexus. Dr. Zyla has made significant contributions to understanding NATO burden-sharing dynamics, humanitarian interventions, and the complexities of international peace operations in contexts like Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy implications for global governance and international cooperation.
Analysis of Dr. Zyla's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward examining the evolving challenges of international peace operations in a multipolar world. His work increasingly focuses on pragmatic approaches to peacekeeping, the intersection of transitional justice with peacebuilding, and the adaptation of international institutions to geopolitical shifts. A notable trend is his growing emphasis on local knowledge systems and their integration into international peacebuilding efforts, reflecting a critical perspective on top-down intervention models.
- Young Researcher Award of uOttawa's Faculty of Social Sciences (2017)
Dr. Zyla currently supervises graduate students including Madison Fillmore, focusing on topics related to peacebuilding, transitional justice, and international security. His research is supported by significant grants including an SSHRC Insight Grant (2017-2023) on NATO burden-sharing and an SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2015-2018) comparing Canadian and American post-conflict reconstruction approaches in Afghanistan. These projects reflect his commitment to bridging academic research with policy-relevant insights for international organizations and governments.
As director of the Peacebuilding and Local Knowledge Network and co-director of the Gender, Peace, and Development research network at the University of Ottawa, Dr. Zyla leads collaborative research initiatives that bring together scholars, practitioners, and community stakeholders. These networks facilitate interdisciplinary research on effective peacebuilding practices, with particular attention to local contexts and gender dimensions in conflict-affected societies.
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