Audra Mitchell May 2026

is a prominent scholar specializing in global political ecology, international relations, and ethics, currently serving as a Professor and Canada Research Chair at Wilfrid Laurier University . Her work is noted for its focus on structural violence, extinction, and "posthuman" security. Professional Roles & Academic Background

: Mitchell provides expert advice to NGOs, government ministries, and international organizations on global eco-political crises and research ethics. Key Research Areas audra mitchell

: Mitchell challenges human-centric (anthropocentric) security frameworks, proposing a posthuman approach that includes non-humans and ecosystems as critical subjects of ethics. is a prominent scholar specializing in global political

: She formerly served as a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of York and has held visiting fellowships at institutions such as the Universities of Edinburgh, Queensland, and Melbourne. audra mitchell

: She examines how intersecting forms of structural violence—including ableism and anthropocentrism—shape global ecosystems.