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Charles Hunt is a Professor of Global Security at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies. He specializes in international relations, peace and conflict studies, and critical security studies. His research focuses on UN peace operations, protection of civilians, and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P). He holds non-resident Senior Fellow roles at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research and the Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect. Hunt has extensive field experience in Africa, advising governments and international organizations such as the African Union and UN. He has authored/edited seven books and over 40 peer-reviewed articles, and his work bridges academic research with practical policy impact. Awards include an ARC DECRA Fellowship and RMIT Research Excellence Awards. He teaches global governance and security courses and advises on peacekeeping and humanitarian policy.
- Education: Background in political science with specialization in international relations (details not explicitly stated).
- Research Interests: UN peace operations, civilian protection, peacebuilding, African security, hybrid governance models, and M&E frameworks.
His research emphasizes policy-relevant analysis, including frameworks for evaluating peacebuilding effectiveness and UN mission impacts. He collaborates globally, contributing to journals like Global Responsibility to Protect and International Peacekeeping. Hunt's work addresses contemporary challenges such as AI in security alliances and accountability in conflict zones.
- Awards: Listed in Australia’s top researchers (2021–2023), RMIT Research Impact Award (2020), and multiple fellowships.
His advisory roles include Principal Advisor to DFAT’s Fragility and Conflict Panel and curriculum design for Australian Defense Force training programs. Hunt’s media contributions span outlets like the Washington Post and BBC, highlighting his dual academic and public engagement.
