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Christopher Candland is a Professor of Political Science at Wellesley College. He is affiliated with the Peace & Justice Studies and South Asia Studies programs.
- Education: B.A. from Haverford College, M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Columbia University in the City of New York.
His research focuses on the political dimensions of human development, particularly policies promoting education, employment, health, and dignity in Southern Asia. He is currently studying Muslim charities and everyday human security in Pakistan, alongside sources of insecurity and resources for improved felt security in Southeast Asia.
Candland prioritizes teaching and offers courses such as “Political Economy of Development and Underdevelopment,” “Politics of Community Development,” and “International Relations of South Asia.” His teaching emphasizes mechanisms to increase women’s representation in elected bodies, regional politics, and cross-border collaborations in human development.
He has conducted research and methodology workshops in Indonesia and Pakistan, consulted on educational and labor rights with U.S. government agencies, and testified as an expert witness in forced labor, political asylum, and trafficking cases.
