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Professor Jennifer M. Welsh is a leading scholar in global governance and security, holding the Canada 150 Research Chair at McGill University. She previously served as Professor at the European University Institute and the University of Oxford, where she co-founded the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict. Her work focuses on humanitarian intervention, the 'Responsibility to Protect' (R2P), UN Security Council dynamics, and Canadian foreign policy. Welsh advised UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on R2P (2013–2016) and directed a five-year European Research Council project on 'The Individualisation of War.'
Education:
- D.Phil. in International Relations, St. Antony's College, University of Oxford (Oxford, England)
- Masters and Doctorate from University of Oxford (Rhodes Scholar)
- BA, University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Research Interests:
Welsh examines ethical and legal dimensions of armed conflict, atrocity prevention, and norms governing state sovereignty. Her work bridges theoretical analysis and policy implementation, with key contributions to R2P frameworks and non-state actor engagement in conflict zones. Recent publications explore localization in governance, Canada's geopolitical role, and civilian self-protection mechanisms.
Key Awards:
- Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship
- Trudeau Fellowship
Grants & Advising:
- Directed a €2.5M ERC-funded project (2014–2019)
- Advisory roles include Peace Research Institute Frankfurt, Global Centre for R2P, and Auschwitz Institute
- Editorial boards: Global Responsibility to Protect, International Journal, and Ethics and International Affairs
Labs/Teams: Directs McGill's Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS), fostering interdisciplinary research on global security challenges.
