Stephen M. Saideman

Stephen M. Saideman is the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University. His research interests focus on the causes and consequences of intervention into intra-state conflicts. His latest book, Adapting in the Dust: Learning Lessons from Canada’s War in Afghanistan, comes out in early 2016.  His current research focus is on the role of legislatures in democratic civil-military relations.  He teaches courses on Contemporary International Security, Civil-Military Relations and US Foreign and Defence Policy.