Michael Spacek

An NGO worker and aspiring writer, Michael holds a master’s degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science where his work examined conflict economies and humanitarian intervention. He is currently engaged in a doctoral thesis on Naxalism and incomplete post-colonial state formation.

Michael is fortunate to have been able to lead a working life that allows him to indulge in his interest in travel, India and non-Western societies. His career has taken him to Delhi, as a Communications Officer for the International Co-operative Alliance, and Chennai, as a Project Associate for the Indian Institute of Technology- Madras.  He has also lived and worked in the UK, Norway, Syria, El Salvador, Malawi and Sri Lanka.

Michael’s fascination with Naxalism grew after a research trip to Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region.  The devastation and suffering in the war zone and Salwa Judum’s re-settlement camps was horrific and deserving of more attention than it receives.

Michael is currently based in his home country of Canada and is a PhD student at Carleton University, Ottawa.

He is available for short term consultancy work and can be reached at:

michaelspacek@gmail.com