Jonathan M. Sears

Jonathan M. Sears is Associate Professor of International Development and Political Studies at Canadian Mennonite University, where he also serves as Director of the MA in Peacebuilding and Collaborative Development program. His multidisciplinary research focuses on African politics, development ethics, and governance structures.

His teaching areas include Global Politics, African Politics, Political Theory, and Development Ethics. Current research examines climate change adaptation governance in Zimbabwe and political transitions in Mali. His publications analyze state legitimacy, peacebuilding, and electoral politics in West Africa.

External affiliations include membership at Centre FrancoPaix at the University of Quebec at Montreal. Community involvement includes faculty advisory roles for the Canadian International Council - Winnipeg Branch.