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Ian Brodie serves as Professor in the Department of Political Science within the University of Calgary's Faculty of Arts and holds Fellowships at the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, Canadian Global Affairs Institute, and Halifax International Security Forum. He additionally chairs the Research Committee at the Institute for Research on Public Policy and directs programs at CGAI.
His educational credentials include:
- PhD in Political Science, University of Calgary (1997)
- MA in Political Science, University of Calgary (1992)
- BA in Political Science, McGill University (1990)
- Specialized courses in Regression Analysis and Game Theory, ICPSR (1995)
Brodie's research integrates practical political experience with academic rigor, focusing on Canadian governance structures, constitutional evolution, military-strategic policy, and conservative political theory. His seminal work At the Centre of Government analyzes Prime Ministerial power, while his newsletter The Thursday Question shapes contemporary conservative discourse. He examines tensions between political staff and public service, electoral systems, and federal-provincial relations through both scholarly and media platforms.
His academic publication In Defence of Political Staff (2012) establishes foundational analysis of political staffers' constitutional role within Canada's parliamentary framework, connecting theoretical governance models with operational realities of executive decision-making.
Major recognitions include:
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
- SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship (1994)
- Izaak Walton Killam Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (1994)
- Alberta's Ralph Steinhauer Award of Merit (1994)
- Governor General's Gold Medal (1992)
Brodie actively mentors graduate students in Political Science and Military Strategic Studies, drawing on his unique experience transitioning between academia and senior government roles including Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister. His research is supported by major fellowships from SSHRC and Killam Trust, while his practical policy work informs committees like Alberta's Democratic Accountability Committee and federal prorogation hearings. He recently chaired the Conservative Party's 2022 Leadership Election Organizing Committee.
As a core member of the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, Brodie contributes to interdisciplinary research on security policy through initiatives like 'Human Dynamics in a Changing World' (2015-2021), collaborating with defense analysts and international relations scholars on contemporary strategic challenges facing Canada.
