Yasmine Shamsie

Yasmine Shamsie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in democracy promotion, Central America, Caribbean, and foreign intervention. Her work critically examines Haiti's political economy, focusing on post-disaster recovery, state-building, and the impacts of international aid.

Research Interests include democratization processes in fragile states, corporate influence on development, agrarian displacement, and the efficacy of foreign policy interventions in the Global South. She analyzes how international actors like Canada and the Organization of American States (OAS) navigate peacebuilding, electoral reforms, and economic development in Haiti and Latin America.

Recent publications explore topics such as agrarian displacement, export processing zones, and state-corporate partnerships, with a focus on Haiti's post-earthquake challenges. Her work spans Political Science, Development Studies, and International Relations, emphasizing the intersection of economic policy, human security, and corporate accountability.

Contact Information: Email yshamsie@wlu.ca, Office: DAWB 4-112, Wilfrid Laurier University. Languages: English, French, Spanish.