Philip Jones
Fellow
| Degrees: | BA Hons (St. Francis Xavier), MSc (London), PhD (NPSIA) |
| Email: | PhilipEJones@cmail.carleton.ca |
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Dr. Philip Jones is a seasoned international affairs specialist with over eight years of experience in market and policy analysis, research, and strategic communications across government and non-profit sectors. He completed his Ph.D. in International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA), Carleton University, where his dissertation, Gangs as States and Firms: Criminal Organisations, Smuggling Markets, and Violence on Brazil’s Frontiers, involved extensive fieldwork across Brazil and neighboring South American countries. His research utilized both qualitative and quantitative methods, to explore the complexities of organised criminal groups, markets and their governance.
Dr. Jones’s professional journey includes roles in several organisations. He currently serves as a Senior Desk Officer for Brazil at Global Affairs Canada, where he advances Canada’s bilateral and multilateral relationship with Brazil. His experience also includes roles in non-profit organisations including the World Refugee & Migration Council and Transparency International UK.
An active contributor to academic and policy-oriented discourse, Dr. Jones has held research positions at institutions in Brazil (Federal University of Rondônia and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro) and the United States (Mercatus Centre at George Mason University). Dr. Jones has contributed to publications on forced displacement, refugee protection, cannabis legalisation, and the governance of illegal markets. He is a recipient of numerous accolades, including the International Doctoral Research Award from the International Development Research Centre and an Assistant Deputy Minister Award for Innovation at Global Affairs Canada.
Dr. Jones’ commitment to addressing global challenges is reflected in his professional positions, research, and active engagement with the international community.