Andrea Charron is currently a Research Associate at the Centre for Security and Defence Studies, at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. She holds a PhD in War Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada, an MA in International Relations from Webster University, Leiden, The Netherlands, an MPA from Dalhousie University, and a BA (Honours) from Queen's University. Dr. Charron was a participant of Canada's Management Trainee Programme and worked for various federal departments including Canada Revenue Agency, Border Services, and Security and Intelligence Secretariat of the Privy Council Office.