GECHS

Indra de Soysa is a Professor of Political Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, he received his undergraduate and graduate training in the USA. His post doctorate experience provides GECHS with perspectives gained within academic research institutions as well as development agencies. He has published extensively on development, globalization, civil war, and resources and environmental conflict in journals such as World Development, International Organization, Global Environmental Politics, Journal of Conflict Resolution, and Journal of Peace Research.

Recent Publications

Neumayer, E. and I. De Soysa (2006). “Globalization and the right to free association and collective bargaining: An empirical analysis.” World Development 34(1): 31-49.

de Soysa, I. and E. Neumayer (2005). “False prophet, or genuine savior? Assessing the effects of economic openness on sustainable development, 1980-99.” International Organization 59(3): 731-772.

Neumayer, E. and I. De Soysa (2005). “Trade openness, foreign direct investment and child Labor.” World Development 33(1): 43-63.