Bryan Peeler

Office Address:
527 Fletcher Argue Building
Department of Political Studies
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Phone: 204-272-1586
Email: Bryan.Peeler@umanitoba.ca

EDUCATION

PhD Political Science, University of British Columbia (2016)
Dissertation title: Expectations of Reciprocity in the Law of Armed Conflict
MA Political Studies, University of Manitoba (2008)
Thesis Title: Clausewitz and the Law of Armed Conflict
M.Phil. Philosophy, King’s College, London (1996)
Thesis title: Actions, Reasons, and Causes: The Verstehen/Erklaren Debate
MA Philosophy, University of Manitoba (1994)
BA History, University of Manitoba (1991)

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Assistant Professor, Department of Politics Studies, University of Manitoba (2022 – present)
Instructor II, Department of Political Studies, University of Manitoba (2019 – 2022)
Adjunct Professor, Department of Political Studies, University of Manitoba (2017 – 2020)
Sessional Instructor, Department of Political Studies, University of Manitoba (2010 – 2019)
Sessional Instructor, Department of Philosophy, University of Manitoba (2004 – 2011)
Sessional Instructor, Department of Philosophy, University of Winnipeg (1997 – 1999)

FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS

Recent Graduate Student Travel Award, Congress of the Humanities and Social Science $500, 2018
Faculty of Arts Graduate Award, University of British Columbia, $1,006, 2016
Faculty of Arts Graduate Award, University of British Columbia, $2029, 2015
Faculty of Arts Graduate Award, University of British Columbia, $1,987, 2012
Faculty of Arts Graduate Award, University of British Columbia, $9,745, 2011
Faculty of Arts Graduate Award, University of British Columbia, $13,329, 2010
Faculty of Arts Graduate Award, University of British Columbia, $10,098, 2009
Faculty of Arts Graduate Award, University of British Columbia $10,000, 2008

PUBLICATIONS

Monographs
Bryan Peeler, 2019. The Persistence of Reciprocity in International Humanitarian Law, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Non-Referred Articles
Peeler, B. (2020, January). “Why the US is Unlikely to go to War with Iran,” The Conversation.ca
Reprinted: https://news.umanitoba.ca/why-the-u-s-is-unlikely-to-go-to-war-with-iran/, https://watchingamerica.com/WA/2020/01/16/why-the-us-is-unlikely-to-go-to-war-with-iran/
https://mg.co.za/article/2020-01-09-why-the-us-is-unlikely-to-go-to-war-with-iran/

RESEARCH FUNDING

Peeler, B. 2018-2019. “Trump, Reciprocity, and the Liberal International Order”: multiple funders, $4,500 total (supported by Manitoba Chair of Global Governance Studies Grant, 2018; Manitoba Chair of Global Governance Studies Grant, 2019; University of Manitoba Faculty of Arts Dean’s Office, 2018; University of Manitoba Faculty of Arts Dean’s Office, 2019.)
Peeler, B. 2019. “Methodology and the Paradigm Debate,” University of Manitoba Faculty of Arts Endowment Fund, $900.
Peeler, B. 2014. “Insurgent Group Compliance with International Humanitarian Law,” University of British Columbia Department of Political Science Graduate Student Travel Fund, $1,000.
Peeler, B. 2013. “Global War on Terror Case Study,” University of British Columbia Doctoral Research Fund, $2500.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Refereed Conferences
Peeler, B. “Reciprocity and the Responsibility to Protect,” Accepted, Canadian Political Studies Association Meeting, May 30-June 1, 2023, Toronto ON.
Peeler, B. “Reciprocity and Liberal International Order,” Accepted, Midwest Political Science Association Meeting, ‘Order and Complexity in International Cooperation,’ session, April 12, 2023, Chicago IL.
Peeler, B. “Reciprocity and the Responsibility to Protect,” Presented at, International Studies Association, ‘Good Intentions: Humanitarian Interventions, R2P, and Their Ethical Dilemmas,’ session, March 15, 2023, Montreal QC.
Peeler, B. “Reciprocity and Liberal International Order,” Presented at the Prairie Political Science Association Meeting, ‘International Relations & International Development,’ session, September 18, 2022, Banff, AB.
Peeler, B. “Trump, Reciprocity, and the Liberal International Order.” Presented at the International Studies Association Meeting, ‘Contemporary Challenges to US Foreign Policy,’ session, April 8, 2021, online
Peeler, B. “Methodology and the Paradigm Debate.” Presented at the International Studies Association Meeting, ‘Which Positivism? Which Constructivism? Which Realism?’ session, March 29, 2019, Toronto, ON.
Peeler, B. “Trump, Reciprocity, and the Liberal International Order.” Presented at the International Security Studies Section of ISA and International Security and Arms Control Section of APSA Meeting, November 10, 2018, West Lafayette, IN.
Peeler, B. “Trump, Reciprocity, and the Liberal International Order.” Presented at the Canadian Political Science Association Meeting, ‘Theoretical Approaches to International Issues’ session, May 30, 2018, Regina, SK.
Peeler, B. “Reciprocity and the Responsibility to Protect,” Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Meeting, ‘International Norms and Conduct of War’ session, April 6, 2018, Chicago IL.
Peeler, B. “Insurgent Group Compliance with International Humanitarian Law,” Presented at the International Studies Association Meeting, ‘Assessing the Impact of International Law on Non-Parties’ session, February 18, 2015, New Orleans, LA.
Peeler, B. “Why Reciprocity Matters: States and the Law of Armed Conflict,” Presented at the International Studies Association Meeting, ‘Human Rights Norms: From International Law to Practice’ session, April 4, 2013, San Francisco, CA.

Refereed Conference Participation
Peeler, B. Chair, “Warfare,” Prairie Political Science Association Meeting, September 18, 2022, Banff, AB.
Peeler, B. Discussant, “Governing Foreign Land Investments: The Role of International Codes of Conduct in Uganda,” International Studies Association Meeting, ‘Poster Paper,’ session, April 6, 2021, online.
Peeler, B. Discussant, “Norms and Soft Power,” International Studies Association Meeting, March 28, 2019, Toronto, ON.
Peeler, B. Moderator, “Climate Change and International Security,” International Security Studies Section of ISA and International Security and Arms Control Section of APSA Meeting, November 10, 2018, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Peeler, B. Discussant, “The Rise of China and International Order in the 21st Century,” International Security Studies Section of ISA and International Security and Arms Control Section of APSA Meeting, November 10, 2018, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Peeler, B. Discussant, “Issues in Sovereignty,” Canadian Political Science Association Meeting, May 31, 2018, University of Regina, Regina SK.
Peeler, B. Discussant, “The Cost of Conflict,” Midwest Political Science Association Meeting, April 8, 2018, Chicago, IL.
Peeler, B. Discussant, “Human Rights and Peacekeeping,” Midwest Political Science Association Meeting, April 7, 2018, Chicago, IL.

Non-Refereed Conference Participation
Peeler, B. Moderator, “The Future of International Humanitarian Law,” J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference, February 11, 2022, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
Peeler, B. Discussant, “The Ins and Outs of International Humanitarian Law,” Political Studies Students’ Conference, February 3, 2022, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
Peeler, B. Moderator, “Economic Implications of 9/11,” Political Studies Students’ Conference, January 28, 2021, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
Peeler, B. Moderator, “The State of the State,” Political Studies Students’ Conference, January 24, 2019, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
Peeler, B. Moderator, “Terrorism Around the World,” Political Studies Students’ Conference, January 25, 2018, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
Peeler, B. Discussant, “The Future of Wars,” Political Studies Students’ Conference, January 30, 2015, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.

WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION:

Participant, A Mutli-Stakeholder Collaborative Approach to Nature-Triggered Emergency Management, The Canadian Security Defence and Security Network MINDS Workshop, Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Winnipeg MB, December 5-6, 2022.
RAS – NSA Annual Colloquium, September 22, 2022, Online
NORAD and USNORTHCOM Canadian Academic Symposium, March 28-31, 2016, Colorado Springs, CO.
Canadian-German International Crisis Simulation, July 8-14, 2007, Queens University, Kingston, ON.

GRADUATE STUDENT SUPERVISION

Supervisor (Completed)
Stephen J. Lunn, “Jus ad Bellum and Malicious Cyber Operations: A Critical Infrastructure Approach,” University of Manitoba, Master of Human Rights Major Research Paper 2021.

Supervisor (In Progress)
Brendan Reimer, University of Manitoba, Department of Political Studies, M.A. Major Research Paper.
Shamuddeen Bagura, University of Manitoba, Department of Political Studies, M.A. Major Research Paper.

Committee Member (Completed)
Jessiah Cabagyo, “Comparing Canada’s Role on the United Nations Security Council and the Artic Council: Finding its Niche,” University of Manitoba, Department of Political Studies, M.A. Thesis.
Daniella K. Koroma, “The Stigma of Lifted Sanctions: A Case Study of Sierra Leone,” University of Manitoba, M.A. Capstone Research Paper, 2021.
Bill E. Featherstone, “Civil Military Relations: The Case of Canada and the Cuban Missile Crisis, University of Manitoba, M.A. Thesis, 2020.
Friday Ikechukwu Eze, “Cyber as an Instrument of Foreign Policy,” University of Manitoba M.A. Thesis, 2019.
Opeyemi Ogunniran, “The Domain of Cyberspace as the Continuation of Traditional War,” University of Manitoba, M.A. Research Paper, 2019.
Jess Johnson, “At the Pilot’s Discretion: The Evolution of Personnel Fatigue Management in the Royal Canadian Air Force,” University of Manitoba, M.A. Capstone Paper, 2019.
Hannah Anderson, “The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Proliferation,” University of Manitoba, M.A. Research Paper, 2018.
Olusegun Ofongo, “Defence Strategy: Intelligence and Management of Boko Haram Terrorism in Nigeria,” University of Manitoba, M.A. Thesis, 2018.
Tanner Robertson, “Canada’s Mining Presence Abroad and the Need for Increased Transparency and Accountability within the Government of Canada,” University of Manitoba, M.A. Research Paper, 2017.
Diego Chacon, “A UN Military Force: The Future for Peacekeeping Operations,” University of Manitoba, M.A. Research Paper, 2016.

Committee Member (In Progress)
Md. Azizul Hakim, “Title,” University of Manitoba, Department of Political Studies, M.A. Major Research Paper.

Nabila De la Cruz García, “The Achievements of Women in Military Combat Roles: A Case Study of the Israeli Defence Forces,” University of Manitoba, Department of Political Studies, M.A. Thesis.
Channa Greenfield, “Winning ‘Hearts and Minds’?: A Critical Analysis of the ‘Hearts and Minds’ Theory in Counterinsurgency Operations (1899-2020), University of Manitoba, Department of Political Studies, M.A. Thesis.
Ajit Singh, “US Foreign Policy Towards China in the New Cold War,” University of Manitoba, Department of Political Studies, M.A. Thesis.

TEACHING

Undergraduate courses
Global Political Issues, POLS 1040, University of Manitoba
Introduction to Politics, POLS 1500, University of Manitoba
Introduction to Politics, POLS 1502, University of Manitoba
Survey of Politics, POLS 1506, University of Manitoba
Introduction to International Relations, POLS 2040, University of Manitoba
Introduction to World Affairs, POLS 2502, University of Manitoba
Introduction to International Relations, POLS 2504, University of Manitoba
Great Political Thinkers, POLS 2510, University of Manitoba
Military Ethics, POLS 3390, University of Manitoba
Political Doctrines of the 20th Century, POLS 3510, University of Manitoba
Canadian Foreign and Defence Policy 2, POLS 3514, University of Manitoba
Canadian Foreign and Defence Policy, POLS 3520, University of Manitoba
Politics of International Law, POLS 3560, University of Manitoba
Comparative Defence Policy, POLS 3640, University of Manitoba
Comparative Foreign Policy, POLS 3880, University of Manitoba
Research Methods in the Study of Politics, POLS 3950, University of Manitoba
Cases in International Law, POLS 4160, University of Manitoba
Critical Thinking, PHIL 1290, University of Manitoba
Ethics and Society, PHIL 2290, University of Manitoba
Ethics of War and Peace, PHIL 2840, University of Manitoba
Introduction to Logical Reasoning, PHIL 35.1301, University of Winnipeg
Ethics in Medicine and Law, PHIL 35.2202, University of Winnipeg

Graduate courses
The Study of Politics, POLS 7100, University of Manitoba
Research Methods in the Study of Politics, POLS 7300, University of Manitoba
Cases in International Law, POLS 7270, University of Manitoba

REVIEWING
Journals: International Relations, AlterNative
University Presses: Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press

ACADEMIC SERVICE

Department
Advisory Board Chair, Manitoba Chair of Global Governance Studies, 2022-Present
Member, MA Committee, 2022-2023 (Chair as of July 1, 2022)
Academic Advisor, Political Studies Student Conference, 2022
Member, Instructor Hiring Committee, Department of Political Studies, 2021-2022
Member, MA Committee, 2020-2022
Member, Duff Roblin Graduate Fellowship Selection Committee, 2020
Member, Outreach Committee, 2019-2020
Member, Executive Policy Advisory Committee, 2019-2020
Member, Support Committee, 2018-2019

Faculty of Arts
Member, Assistant Professor Hiring Committee, Department of Economics, 2022-2023
Member, Executive Committee, 2021-2023
Mentor, Gabriel Schnerch, Department of Psychology, 2021-2022
Member, Instructor Hiring Committee, Department of Sociology and Criminology, 2021-2022
Member, Instructor Hiring Committee, Department of Sociology and Criminology, 2020-2021

Faculty of Graduate Studies
Member, Faculty of Graduate Studies Faculty Council, 2022-2023

Professional
Vice President, Prairie Political Science Association, 2023-present

PUBLIC TALKS

Peeler, B. “Reciprocity and Preserving the Liberal International Order,” Presented at Centre for Social Science Research and Policy Speaker Series, March 22, 2022, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyLmLpZDJhM&t=1545s
Peeler, B. “Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig: Why Are They Still in China,” Presented at Rady Centre, Music and Mavens Series, February 16, 2021, Winnipeg, MB. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Yxp908Fy0&list=PLS1cUeRB0phS84VDHOZK-w7C40VBYMJUJ&index=11
Peeler, B. “The End of the Liberal Order,” Presented at Creative Retirement Manitoba, 2020 Lecture Series, February 12, 2020, Winnipeg, MB.
Peeler, B. “Reciprocity and the POW Status of Detainees in the Global War on Terror,” Presented at Department of Political Studies, University of Manitoba, March 25, 2014, Winnipeg, MB.
Peeler, B. “Reciprocity and the POW Status of Detainees in the Global War on Terror,” Presented at Department of Political Science, University of British Columbia, International Relations Colloquium, March 31, 2014, Vancouver, BC.
Peeler, B. “The Persistence of Reciprocity in the Law of Armed Conflict,” Presented at St. John’s College, Soup and Bread Talks, February 13, 2013, Winnipeg, MB.

MEDIA COMMENTARY

“Title,” Global New Morning Winnipeg, February 24, 2023. Web address needed
“Poilievre to visit Winnipeg but no questions allowed,” Winnipeg Free Press, January 11, 2023. https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2023/01/11/poilievre-to-visit-winnipeg-but-no-questions-allowed
“Title,” CJOB Radio, January 4, 2023. Web address needed
“Mask and ye shall receive,” Winnipeg Free Press, November 20, 2022. https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2022/11/20/mask-and-ye-shall-receive
“Ukraine War Update,” CJOB Radio, August 14, 2022. http://archive.tveyes.com/8383/12185/03150e52-9bb8-4ed2-b547-f60d4b17a8b0/CARADCJOB_08-14-2022_08.37.03.mp3
“War in Ukraine,” CJOB Radio, April 19, 2022. http://archive.tveyes.com/8383/12185/103745e4-c9b5-4d61-9e27-edb9b3ddd6d6/CARADCJOB_04-19-2022_10.06.52.mp3
“Canadians Going to Ukraine to Fight War,” CJOB Radio, March 27, 2022. http://archive.tveyes.com/8383/12185/88ea85a6-a444-4f98-b473-1db409ca4c6e/CARADCJOB_03-27-2022_08.37.38.mp3
“Situation in Ukraine,” CJOB Radio, March 14, 2022.
https://globalnews.ca/pages/audio-vault-cjob/
“Are Sanctions Working,” CJOB Radio, March 5, 2022. http://archive.tveyes.com/8383/12185/298812c8-0d77-49ab-8bd6-3ed87340bce2/CARADCJOB_03-05-2022_08.53.18.mp3
“Politics of War,” CJOB Radio, March 1, 2022. http://archive.tveyes.com/8383/12185/b315347a-f47f-4842-be86-57cb0fa36b34/CARADCJOB_03-01-2022_10.04.45.mp3
“Putin’s Goals,” CJOB Radio, February 27, 2022. http://archive.tveyes.com/8383/12185/5dbbacbb-6aa8-4749-a290-56099cd5197e/CARADCJOB_02-27-2022_07.49.13.mp3
“How to Counter Misinformation,” CTV News Winnipeg, February 24, 2022. https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2390441
“Alberta to Challenge use of Emergencies Act after Asking for Federal Help to Deal with Coutts Protest, Globe and Mail, February 20, 2022. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-alberta-to-challenge-emergencies-act-after-asking-for-federal-help/
“Winnipeg Demonstrators Want Businesses Who Donated to Freedom Convoy Boycotted,” CityNews, February 17, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFWwvkxOcYY
“Emergencies Act Gets Warm Reception from Winnipeg Mayor, but Cold Shoulder From Protesters,” CBC News, February 15, 2022. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/emergencies-act-invocation-mixed-sentiment-winnipeg-1.6352981
“Professors Opposed to Economic Shift Have Counterproductive ‘Ivory-Tower Attitude,’ Manitoba Premier Says,” CBC News Winnipeg, May 28, 2020. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-universities-ivory-tower-pallister-1.5588682
“Political Scientist on Iran Crash,” Global News Morning Winnipeg, January 10, 2020. https://globalnews.ca/video/6394161/political-scientist-on-iran-crash
“Latest in the Middle East,” Hal Anderson Global Radio 680 CJOB, January 3, 2020. https://pod.casts.io/podcasts/hal-anderson/episodes/friday
“Federal Tories Poll at 57% in Manitoba,” Winnipeg Free Press, December 12, 2018. https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/federal-tories-poll-at-57-in-manitoba-502629891.html

Last updated, January 2023