PhD Candidate, Aberystwyth University
Quincy R. CLOET is undertaking his PhD Research at International Politics Department of the University of Aberystwyth in Wales. He is also a part-time teacher and module convenor for the Department, as well as a Associated Researcher with the College of Europe (Natolin Campus). He holds a Master in History and a Master of Business Economics (both Leuven University) as well as a Master of European Studies (College of Europe). He has previously published book-chapters and one monograph, and presented conference papers in the fields of international migration history and European integration history. His main research project is on interwar international history and the role of the League of Nations' inquiry commissions in peace-keeping and international co-operation. At present, he is also co-editing a volume about the First World War, the break-up of empires and the reforging of Europe. He is book reviews editor for the Journal of Contemporary European Research.
Areas of interest and research:
* History of international organisation in the 20th century (League of Nations, UN, EU)
* Knowledge production, inquiry and expertise in international politics
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