I am a professor in the Department of Political Science at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. I hold a DPhil/PhD in International Relations from the University of Oxford. My research focuses on international institutions and law, human rights, and international criminal justice. I have experience providing policy advice to regarding the design and influence of international organizations, particularly in the areas of strategic planning and outreach. For further details, please see my website: www.nicoledesilva.com.