Rex J. Brynen
Professor · Additional Faculties & Departments · McGill University
Quick answer: Rex J. Brynen is Professor at McGill University. Rex J. Brynen shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ I anticipate retirement at the end of the 2027/28 academic year. Because of this, I am no longer accepting PhD students or post-doctoral fellows.
Research interests
Comparative Government and Politics
Conflict simulation and serious game design.
Complex peace and humanitarian operations in fragile and conflict-affected states.
Middle East politics
Intelligence analysis and strategic forecasting.
NOTE: I anticipate retirement at the end of the 2027/28 academic year. Because of this, I am no longer accepting PhD students or post-doctoral fellows.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2024] CNN Academy journalism simulation (Abu Dhabi 2022-25; Mexico City 2024-26; University College Dublin, 2025-26; Atlanta, 2026)
[2024] Outbreak Ready 2: Thisland in Crisis (design team member, READY Initiative, 2024)
[2023] Outbreak Ready! (design team member, READY Initiative, 2023)
[2026] Rex Brynen, “All Politics is Local? A Stakeholder Consultation Classroom Simulation,” in Ryan Gibb et al, eds. Short Games and Active Learning in Political Science: Beating the Clock (Taylor & Francis, 2026).
[2025] CNN Academy Ibero 2025
[2025] CNN Academy UCD 2025
[2024] CNN Academy Abu Dhabi 2024
[2025] “Gaming the American challenge after the NSS,” PAXsims, 9 December 2025.
[2025] “America as Red? Gaming the emerging threat,” PAXsims, 17 March 2025.
[2023] “Wargaming in Security and Strategic S
Frequently asked questions
Is Rex J. Brynen hiring PhD students at McGill University?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Rex J. Brynen's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I anticipate retirement at the end of the 2027/28 academic year. Because of this, I am no longer accepting PhD students or post-doctoral fellows..
What does Rex J. Brynen research?
Comparative Government and Politics
Conflict simulation and serious game design.
Complex peace and humanitarian operations in fragile and conflict-affected states.
Middle East politics
Intelligence analysis and strategic forecasting.
NOTE: I anticipate retirement at the end of the 2027/28 academic
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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