Rémi Brosseau-Fortier

Rémi Brosseau-Fortier is a master’s student in political science at Université de Montréal and holds a bachelor’s degree in applied political studies from Université de Sherbrooke. His research examines China’s coercive use of critical minerals value chains, with a particular focus on the case of Japan. He is interested in the role of intentions and perceptions in shaping states’ foreign and trade policies.

In parallel, he is a research assistant at the UNESCO Chair in the Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism where he works on foreign interference and disinformation in Canada and Québec. His previous experience as a student analyst at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has deepened his understanding of political dynamics and strengthened his commitment to fostering dialogue between academics and practitioners. Rémi’s master’s research has been funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), and the Department of National Defence’s MINDS program. He received the Democracy Scholarship from the Fondation Jean-Charles-Bonenfant, in partnership with Desjardins, for a research project completed during his undergraduate studies.