“Access to Justice and Human Security Where the State Does Not Govern”
Sindiso Mnisi-Weeks presents new research at the “Global and Human Security” Workshop.
"Governing Truth: NGOs and the Politics of Transitional Justice"
The Center for Law, Justices and Societies co-hosts a major talk by Professor Kelebogile Zvobgo on her new book about NGOs and transitional justice.
Rules of Engagement: Elite Cues and Public Support for International Organizations
Global Research Institute’s Professor Kelebogile Zvogbo presents new research at the Global and Human Security workshop.
Webinar on "Civilian Self Protection"
Human Security Lab hosts a panel of academic and practitioner experts on civilian self-protection in armed conflicts.
“Climate Migration and Anticipatory Frameworks: Securitizing Against a Threat That Won't Appear.”
Smith College’s Greg White presents new research on climate security at UMass’ Human Security Lab.
"Imperfect Victims? Civilian Men, Vulnerability and Policy Preferences"
University of Oslo’s Anne-Kathrin Kreft presents new research on public opinion and the protection of civilians.
Elite Corruption and Revolutionary Protest in the 21st Century
Smith College’s Mlada Bukovansky presents work in progress on the relationship between corruption and revolutions.
Attitudes Toward Gender Equality in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
UMass Amherst DACSS graduate student Kristina Becvar presents new findings from surveys of Afghan civilians about the future of their country.
Environmental Destruction in Wars
At the “Global and Human Security Workshop,” Amherst College’s Eleanora Mattiaci presents a new working paper on armed conflict and the environment, documenting why states use scorched earth tactics in war.
Unsilencing Male Victims of Conflict Related Sexual Violence
UMass Amherst PhD Candidate Jenna Norosky presents her dissertation-prospectus-in progress on norm development and diffusion around recognizing conflict-related sexual violence against men in war.
Where Did the Global Elite Go To School?
Professor of Economics Kevin Young presents on global elites, education inequity and diversity at the “Global and Human Security” workshop.
Protecting Civilian Men's Human Rights in Ukraine
Professors Amy Maguire from University of Newcastle and Charli Carpenter from UMass Amherst will speak about the human rights dimensions of Ukraine’s travel ban and its impact on civilian men and families.
Bombs Away? How the Nuclear Ban Treaty Affects US Attitudes Toward First Use
Charli Carpenter, Bernhard Leidner and Alex Montgomery present new survey experimental results on the political impact of the nuclear ban treaty.
Navigating Challenges and Career Opportunities in International Law, Policy and Practice
UMass-Amherst alum Mentewab Kebede speaks about her work on the humanitarian frontlines with Catholic Relief Services, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the UN Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
"Bombs Away? How the Nuclear Ban Treaty Affects American Public Opinion on Nuclear Use"
Charli Carpenter, Bernhard Leidner and Alex Montgomery present new research on nuclear disarmament.
Understandings of War Law Among Military Cadets
Research Associate Catie Fowler presents her doctoral research on gender, military training and understandings of the laws of war at the Conflict, Violence and Security workshop.
Documenting Civilian Harm
War crimes investigator Marc Garlasco will join Human Security Lab to discuss how professionals document civilian harm for war crimes tribunals such as that envisioned for Ukraine, drawing on extensive experience at the DOD, UN, ICRC, Human Rights Watch and PAX and in conflict zones like Syria, Afghanistan, and Libya.
Perception of Government by Minorities in War-affected Districts
Doctoral student Nara Sritharan presents research from Sri Lanka.
Rethinking 'The Silence' on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against Men
Doctoral Affiliate Jenna Norosky presents her research-in-progress on gender and armed conflict at the Conflict, Violence and Security workshop.
Responsibility to Protect and Internal Displacement
Doctoral candidate Gabriel Mares presents a working paper at the Conflict, Violence and Security workshop.
Gender and Peacekeeping
Professor Sabrina Karim of Cornell University speaks about security sector reform in UN operations.
Sexual Slavery and Legal Mobilization in Japan
Doctoral student Jaeye Baek presents new research on social movements and justice discourse in South Korea.
The Frontlines of Peace
Professor Severine Autesserre visits UMass-Amherst to present new research on global peacemaking.
Conflict Transformation in Balochistan
Visiting Doctoral Fellow Rahmat Baloch will present his research in progress at the first fall 2021 meeting of Conflict, Violence and Security Workshop.
Virtual Roundtable: "A Peacekeeping Mission for Afghanistan?"
Human Security Lab presents a webinar-style roundtable of experts to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and options in the UN toolkit including a potential peacekeeping mission. Guests include Human Security Lab Director and UMass Amherst Professor of Political Science Charli Carpenter, Professor Sabrina Karim of Cornell University’s Gender and Security Sector Lab, Professor John Ciorciari of University of Michigan’s School of Public Policy, Professors Lias Hultman and Chiara Ruffa from Uppsala University’s Peace and Conflict Department, and Professor Faten Ghosn of University of Arizona’s School of Public Policy. This event is open to the public and questions are welcome. Register here: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZYDSLNdLQMCBLD6sRD4_9w
Effects and Effectiveness of the Cluster Munitions Treaty
Joseph Tyler Lovell, Nathan Trin-Tranh and Charli Carpenter present their working paper, “Beyond Compliance: The Effects and Effectiveness of The Cluster Munition Treaty” at the Conflict, Violence and Security Workshop.
Women and Civilian Targeting
Does women’s presence in armed groups result in less violence against civilians? Doctoral student Catie Fowler presents new research at the International Studies Association.
Women and War Crimes
Doctoral researcher Catherine Fowler presents new research on women’s participation in armed groups at UMass Polisci’s “Flashapalooza” event.
Attitudes on Deservingness in Immigration Law
Jamie Rowen, Rebecca Hamlin and Scott Blinder present new research at the Conflict, Violence and Security Workshop