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2015 | Private Security Companies in the Iraq War: Military Culture and the Use of Deadly Force.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2015) Private Security Companies in the Iraq War: Military Culture and the Use of Deadly Force. London, UK: Routledge. [Details] |
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2012 | Mercenaries in Asymmetric Conflicts.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2012) Mercenaries in Asymmetric Conflicts. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. [Details] |
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2009 | Fighting the Simba Rebellion: Cultural, Technological and Strategic Determinants of Military Performance in Asymmetrical Conflicts.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2009) Fighting the Simba Rebellion: Cultural, Technological and Strategic Determinants of Military Performance in Asymmetrical Conflicts. Winnipeg, MB: Centre for Defence and Security Studies, University of Manitoba. [Details] |
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2014 | 'The Market for Force in the United States'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2014) 'The Market for Force in the United States' In: Markets for Force. Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press. [Details] |
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2005 | 'Dogs of Peace: A Potential Role for Private Military Companies in Peace Implem entation'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2005) 'Dogs of Peace: A Potential Role for Private Military Companies in Peace Implem entation' In: Perspectives on War Vol. 3. Calgary, AB: Society for Military and Strategic Studies. [Details] |
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2022 | 'Personality and adherence to international agreements: The case of President Donald Trump'
Fitzsimmons S. (2022) 'Personality and adherence to international agreements: The case of President Donald Trump'. International Relations, 36 (1):40-60 [DOI] [Details] |
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2020 | 'Contracting Blowback?: The Use of Violence by Private Security Companies and Insurgents during the Iraq War'
Fitzsimmons S. (2020) 'Contracting Blowback?: The Use of Violence by Private Security Companies and Insurgents during the Iraq War'. Studies In Conflict &Amp; Terrorism, [DOI] [Details] |
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2019 | 'The Role of Personality in Canada’s Burden Sharing Decisions during Coalition Combat Operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2019) 'The Role of Personality in Canada’s Burden Sharing Decisions during Coalition Combat Operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria'. Canadian Foreign Policy Journal, [Details] |
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2015 | 'Just War Theory and Private Security Companies'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2015) 'Just War Theory and Private Security Companies'. International Affairs, 91 (5):1069-1084 [Details] |
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2014 | 'Canadian Public Opinion about the Military: Assessing the Influences on Attitudes toward Defence Spending and Participation in Overseas Combat Operations'
Scott Fitzsimmons, Allan Craigie, and Marc-Andre Bodet (2014) 'Canadian Public Opinion about the Military: Assessing the Influences on Attitudes toward Defence Spending and Participation in Overseas Combat Operations'. Canadian Journal Of Political Science-Revue Canadienne De Sc, 47 (3):503-518 [DOI] [Details] |
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2013 | 'Wheeled Warriors: Explaining Variations in the use of Violence by Private Security Companies in Iraq'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2013) 'Wheeled Warriors: Explaining Variations in the use of Violence by Private Security Companies in Iraq'. Security Studies, 22 (4):707-739 [DOI] [Details] |
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2013 | 'Effective but Inefficient: Understanding the Costs of Counterterrorism'
Arjun Chowdhury and Scott Fitzsimmons (2013) 'Effective but Inefficient: Understanding the Costs of Counterterrorism'. Critical Studies on Terrorism, 6 (3):447-456 [DOI] [Details] |
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2013 | 'When Few Stood against Many: Explaining Executive Outcomes’ Victory in the Sierra Leonean Civil War'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2013) 'When Few Stood against Many: Explaining Executive Outcomes’ Victory in the Sierra Leonean Civil War'. Defence Studies, 13 (2):245-269 [DOI] [Details] |
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2013 | 'Privatizing the Struggle against Somali Piracy'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2013) 'Privatizing the Struggle against Somali Piracy'. Small Wars & Insurgencies, 24 (1):84-102 [DOI] [Details] |
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2010 | 'Canadian Security Threats beyond Terrorism'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2010) 'Canadian Security Threats beyond Terrorism'. Journal of Military and Strategic Studies, 12 (3):100-129 [Details] |
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2009 | 'A Rational-constructivist Explanation for the Evolution and Decline of the Norm against Mercenarism'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2009) 'A Rational-constructivist Explanation for the Evolution and Decline of the Norm against Mercenarism'. Journal of Military and Strategic Studies, 11 (4) [Details] |
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2005 | 'Toward a Comprehensive Theory of War Making in the Developing World: A Review Essay'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2005) 'Toward a Comprehensive Theory of War Making in the Developing World: A Review Essay'. Journal of Military and Strategic Studies, 7 (4) [ULIR Link] [Details] |
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2005 | 'Dogs of Peace: A Potential Role for Private Military Companies in Peace Implementation'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2005) 'Dogs of Peace: A Potential Role for Private Military Companies in Peace Implementation'. Journal of Military and Strategic Studies, 8 (1) [ULIR Link] [Details] |
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2018 | 'Review of Security Entrepreneurs: Performing Protection in Post-Cold War Europe by Alexandra Gheciu'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2018) 'Review of Security Entrepreneurs: Performing Protection in Post-Cold War Europe by Alexandra Gheciu' E-International Relations, . [Details] |
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2014 | 'Review of The Morality of Private War: The Challenge of Private Military and Security Companies by James Pattison'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2014) 'Review of The Morality of Private War: The Challenge of Private Military and Security Companies by James Pattison' Political Studies Review, . [Details] |
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2014 | 'Review of The Thistle and the Drone: How America’s War on Terror became A Global War on Tribal Islam by Akbar Ahmed'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2014) 'Review of The Thistle and the Drone: How America’s War on Terror became A Global War on Tribal Islam by Akbar Ahmed' Political Studies Review, . [DOI] [Details] |
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2013 | 'Review of Europe without Soldiers?: Recruitment and Retention across the Armed Forces of Europe, edited by Christian Leuprecht and Tibor Szvircsev Tresch'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2013) 'Review of Europe without Soldiers?: Recruitment and Retention across the Armed Forces of Europe, edited by Christian Leuprecht and Tibor Szvircsev Tresch' Canadian Foreign Policy Journal, 19 (2) :238-239. [Details] |
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2009 | 'Shadow Warriors: Shedding Light on Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2009) 'Shadow Warriors: Shedding Light on Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan' Vanguard, :26-27. [Details] |
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2008 | 'Culture Clash: The Influence of Behavioural Norms on Military Performance in Asymmetric Conflicts'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2008) 'Culture Clash: The Influence of Behavioural Norms on Military Performance in Asymmetric Conflicts' Innovations: A Journal of Politics, 8 :99-142. [Details] |
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2007 | 'Evaluating the Masters of Strategy: A Comparative Analysis of Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Mahan, and Corbett'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2007) 'Evaluating the Masters of Strategy: A Comparative Analysis of Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, Mahan, and Corbett' Innovations: A Journal of Politics, 7 :27-40. [Details] |
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2006 | 'Publish and Flourish: The Benefits of Student Publishing in Political Science'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2006) 'Publish and Flourish: The Benefits of Student Publishing in Political Science' Innovations: A Journal of Politics, 6 :vii-viii. [Details] |
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2006 | 'A Private Solution to a Humanitarian Catastrophie: Mercenaries in Darfur'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2006) 'A Private Solution to a Humanitarian Catastrophie: Mercenaries in Darfur' Vanguard, :18-20. [Details] |
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2006 | 'Review of The International Self by Mira Sucharov'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2006) 'Review of The International Self by Mira Sucharov' Journal of Military and Strategic Studies, 9 (1) . [Details] |
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2005 | 'Review of Ghosts of Medak Pocket by Carol Off'
Scott Fitzsimmons (2005) 'Review of Ghosts of Medak Pocket by Carol Off' Canadian Military Journal, 6 (1) :87-88. [Details] |
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2024 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons (2024) Neutrality as Secular Religion: Irish Misperceptions about Military Alignment International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2024 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons (2024) The Wagner Advantage: Assessing Military Effectiveness during the Battle of Bakhmut International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2023 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2023) The Art of the Deal or the Power of Personality: Analyzing Donald Trump’s Negotiations with Kim Jong-Un Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2023 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2023) Heroes or Hired Guns?: Public Attitudes toward Soldiers and Private Security Contractors Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2018 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons (2018) Personality and the No First Use Norm: The Case of President Donald Trump International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2018 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons and Miruna Barnoschi (2018) Cowboys or Professionals?: The Effects of Insurgent Violence on Private Security Companies’ Tactical Behaviour Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2017 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2017) The Role of Personality in Alliance Burden Sharing Decisions Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2016 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2016) The Ethics of Private Security Operations during the War in Afghanistan Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2015 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2015) The Ethics of Employing Private Security Companies Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2015 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons (2015) Just War Theory and Private Security Companies International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2014 | British International Studies Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2014) Road Warriors: Violence and Personnel Protection by Private Security Companies in Iraq British International Studies Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2014 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2014) Fire for Effect: The Relationship between Violent Tactical Behaviour and Friendly Casualties in Private Security Operations Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2014 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons and Karina Sangha (2014) Cultural Explanations for the Adoption and Use of Drone Aircraft Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2014 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons and Karina Sangha (2014) The Bureaucratic Politics of Remotely Piloted Combat Aircraft International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2013 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons, Marc-Andre Bodet, and Allan Craigie (2013) Canadian Public Opinion about the Military: Assessing the Determinants of Attitudes toward Defence Spending the Participation of the Canadian Forces in Overseas Combat Operations Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2013 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons and Karina Sangha (2013) This Ain't a Video Game: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among the Operators of Combat Unpiloted Aerial Vehicles Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2013 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons and Karina Sangha (2013) Killing in High Definition: Combat Stress among Operators of Remotely Piloted Aircraft International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2012 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2012) Wheeled Warriors: Explaining Blackwater’s Unparalleled Record of Violence in Iraq Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2012 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons (2012) Privatizing the Struggle against Somali Piracy International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2012 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons (2012) The Externally-focused Market for Combat Services in the United States International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2011 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2011) A Mercenary Solution to Maritime Piracy: Problems and Prospects Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2011 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons (2011) American Markets for Force International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2010 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons and Daniel Fitzsimmons (2010) Media and Mercenaries: A Study of Prominent Newspaper Coverage of Private Security Contractors in the Iraq War International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2010 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons (2010) A Culture for War: Explaining Military Performance in Asymmetric Conflicts Involving Mercenary Forces International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2009 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2009) Adapt or Die: The Cultural Foundations of Military Performance in the Sierra Leonean Civil War Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2009 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons (2009) The Art of Private Warfare: A Normative Theory of the Military Performance of Modern Mercenary Forces International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2009 | International Studies Association Annual Convention
Scott Fitzsimmons (2009) How Appropriate is ‘Appropriateness’ for Explaining Norms of Military Practice? International Studies Association Annual Convention [Details] |
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2008 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2008) Return of the Warrior Elite: Prospects for the Deployment of Elite Private Infantry in Afghanistan Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2008 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2008) Guns, Plans, or Norms?: The Determinants of Military Performance in Asymmetrical Conflicts Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2007 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2007) The Art of Private War: A Normative Military Culture Theory of Military Performance Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2007 | Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference
Scott Fitzsimmons (2007) A Rational-constructivist Explanation for the Evolution and Decline of the Norm against Mercenarism Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference [Details] |
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2023 | Opening Statement to the Joint Committee on European Affairs on ‘EU Defence and Security’.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2023) Opening Statement to the Joint Committee on European Affairs on ‘EU Defence and Security’. Oireachtas Éireann, Houses of the Oireachtas, Dublin. [Details] |
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2015 | The Morality of Private War: The Challenge of Private Military and Security Companies.
Fitzsimmons, S (2015) The Morality of Private War: The Challenge of Private Military and Security Companies. Book Review [DOI] [Details] |
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2015 | The Thistle and the Drone: How America's War on Terror Became a Global War on Tribal Islam.
Fitzsimmons, S (2015) The Thistle and the Drone: How America's War on Terror Became a Global War on Tribal Islam. Book Review [DOI] [Details] |
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2016 | Evidence Points to Trump Administration Not Being as Radical as Campaign Rhetoric.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2016) Evidence Points to Trump Administration Not Being as Radical as Campaign Rhetoric. Editorial [Details] |
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2016 | US Parties Need to Change Selection Process.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2016) US Parties Need to Change Selection Process. Editorial [Details] |
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2013 | Why is Guantanamo Bay still Open?.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2013) Why is Guantanamo Bay still Open?. Editorial [Details] |
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2013 | The Reality of Drone Warfare – Is it Really a Costless Conflict?.
Scott Fitzsimmons and Karina Sangha (2013) The Reality of Drone Warfare – Is it Really a Costless Conflict?. Editorial [Details] |
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2013 | What Role does Oil Play in Modern Day Wars?.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2013) What Role does Oil Play in Modern Day Wars?. Editorial [Details] |
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2013 | What Lessons have been Learned from the Iraq War?.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2013) What Lessons have been Learned from the Iraq War?. Editorial [Details] |
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2014 | Mercenaries and Private Security Companies.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2014) Mercenaries and Private Security Companies. Encyclopedia Entry [Details] |
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2008 | Viking Warfare: Iceland.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2008) Viking Warfare: Iceland. New York, NY: Encyclopedia Entry [Details] |
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2008 | Roman Legionaries.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2008) Roman Legionaries. New York, NY: Encyclopedia Entry [Details] |
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2008 | Lief Ericson.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2008) Lief Ericson. New York, NY: Encyclopedia Entry [Details] |
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2008 | The Peloponnesian War.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2008) The Peloponnesian War. New York, NY: Encyclopedia Entry [Details] |
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2008 | Erwin Rommel.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2008) Erwin Rommel. New York, NY: Encyclopedia Entry [Details] |
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2008 | North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Scott Fitzsimmons (2008) North Atlantic Treaty Organization. New York, NY: Encyclopedia Entry [Details] |
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2011 | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) | |
2007 | Izaak Killam Doctoral Scholarship | Killam Trusts | |
2004 | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Canadian Graduate Scholarship | Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) | |
2005 | Journal of Military and Strategic Studies Society for Military and Strategic Studies Award of Excellence | Journal of Military and Strategic Studies Society for Military and Strategic Studies | |
2004 | Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Dean’s Entrance Scholarship | University of Calgary | |
2004 | Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Government of Ontario | |
2004 | Doctoral Scholarship | University of Calgary | |
2003 | Dean of Graduate Studies Entrance Scholarship for Academic Excellence | Carleton University | |
2003 | Graduate Entrance Scholarship | Carleton University | |
2004 | Dean’s Research Excellence Award | University of Calgary | |
2003 | Prince Memorial Prize for Academic Excellence from Department of Public Affairs and Policy Management | Carleton University | |
2000 | “Dean’s List” for Undergraduate Academic Achievement | Carleton University | |
2003 | Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Government of Ontario | |
2002 | “Dean’s List” for Undergraduate Academic Achievement | Carleton University | |
2000 | President’s Scholarship | Carleton University | |
2003 | Joubin-Selig Scholarship | Carleton University | |
2002 | President’s Scholarship | Carleton University | |
2003 | University Medal in Public Affairs and Policy Management | Senate of Carleton University | |
1999 | “Dean’s List” for Undergraduate Academic Achievement | Carleton University | |
2001 | “Dean’s List” for Undergraduate Academic Achievement | Carleton University | |
1999 | President’s Scholarship | Carleton University | |
2001 | President’s Scholarship | Carleton University |
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Canadian Political Science Association | Member | 01-JAN-06 / |
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Featured guest on the “Nato, Neutrality, Debates and Protests” episode of The Dark State podcast, hosted by The Sunday Times’ Crime and Security Correspondent, John Mooney. June 29, 2023. |
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Interviewed on Ireland’s military alignment for “The Big Neutrality or Nato Debate.” The Business Post. June 18, 2023. |
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Interviewed on Irish defence spending for “Decades of Underfunding have Left this Country Dangerously Exposed.” The Business Post. June 18, 2023. |
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Interviewed on the security risks posed by Canadian and other Western ex-military pilots providing advanced aerial combat training to Chinese military pilots for “Des Pilotes Chinois Entraînés par des Occidentaux.” La Presse. November 3, 2022. |
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Interviewed on the risks to Ireland in the event that the Government of Russia decides to launch a nuclear strike for “In Light of Vladimir Putin’s Thinly-Veiled Nuclear Threats, What Would Happen if there was a Nuclear Strike on Ireland or The UK?” The Irish Independent. September 26, 2022. |
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Interviewed on whether Ireland should consider joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for “Should Ireland Debate Joining Nato and Abandoning ‘Neutrality’?” The Irish Examiner. May 23, 2022. |
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Interviewed on the University of Limerick's response to a temporary bus shortage within Limerick that undermined students' ability to access campus for RTE News at One. RTE News. September 30, 2021. |
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Interview on the political relevance and legacy of the1983 nuclear war film, “Threads,” for Why “Threads” Is Still Relevant in 2019. An Focal. February 5, 2019. |
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Interview on North Korea's claimed test of a hydrogen/thermonuclear bomb. Limerick Today. Limerick Live95FM. September 5, 2017. |
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Interview on Donald Trump's poor relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Limerick Today. Limerick Live95FM. June 5, 2017. |
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Interview on the Election of Donald Trump and the Future of Irish International Relations. Limerick Today. Limerick Live95FM. November 17, 2016. |
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For access to the latest iteration of the Private Security Company Violent Incident Dataset (PSCVID), please contact me at scott.fitzsimmons@ul.ie |
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As ISA Canada Co-organizer of the International Relations Section of the 2019 Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference, I reviewed approximately 100 paper proposals and assembled 36 panels. |
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Reviewed Articles for: International Journal Conflict Management and Peace Science The Journal of Military and Strategic Studies The UBC Journal of International Affairs Innovations: A Journal of Politics |