Research Chairs
NPSIA is proud to be home to three prestigious research chairs that advance scholarship and policy in international affairs. These positions support cutting-edge research and enrich the academic experience for our students.
Simon Reisman Chair
The Simon Reisman Chair in Trade Policy honours the career of an exemplary Canadian public servant and trade negotiator. Although…
William and Jeanie Barton Chair
The William and Jeanie Barton Chair in International Affairs at NPSIA was established in 2008 as a result of a…
The Paterson Chair
The Paterson Chair in international affairs is named after Senator Norman McLeod Paterson, whose generous grant led to the establishment…
Current Chairs

Stephen Saideman
- Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network
- stephen.saideman@carleton.ca
- ext 1369