History PhD Candidate Eric Ross Launches Project on Nuclear Weapons and International Law
Ross’ dissertation will examine the shifting views of the early atomic scientists on whether nuclear use would constitute genocide.
UMass Alum Amanda McCorkindale Visits Human Security Lab
In her talk to students, Amanda McCorkindale spoke about the gap between global bureaucracies’ view on humanitarian needs and those of civilians on the ground.
New Poll Shows Nuclear Taboo Remains Strong Among Americans, Both Civilians and Military
The US military feels even more strongly about nuclear safeguards in some regards than does the general population, Human Security Lab’s latest survey finds.
New Paper Shows Civilian Men Have a Right to Flee the Ukraine War
Civilian men should be permitted to leave; Ukraine’s martial law should be reconsidered, the authors say.
Study: Afghan Fathers of Daughters Likelier to Believe in Gender Equality
The first scientific paper from the Lab’s “Afghan Voices” project shows fathers who think about their eldest daughters before answering survey questions are especially supportive of women’s rights.
Human Security Lab Wins Grant to Study Military Views on Nuclear Weapons
The new research will study the views of US active-duty servicemembers and veterans on the military utility and lawfulness of nuclear weapons.
Doctoral Researcher Jenna Norosky Publishes New Article on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
Jenna Norosky’s article on understandings of conflict-related sexual violence at the international level was published in International Feminist Journal of Politics.
Lab Hosts World Court Justice Fausto Pocar to Speak at UMass on Ukraine v. Russia Cases
The judge will speak about the terrorism case, genocide case and the ICJ’s role in international law.
Researchers Present New Findings on Attitudes Toward Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
Fathers of eldest daughters are particularly susceptible to advocacy on behalf of women’s rights, the study finds.
Human Security Lab Spring Student Researchers Design Projects on Nuclear and Climate Security
The students are assisting with research design and grant applications for new survey experiments on key global and human security issues.
“Global Affairs & Human Security” Workshop Incubates Emerging Work by Five Colleges Scholars and Early Career Researchers
The workshop connects Five Colleges International Relations faculty and scholars across UMass interested in human security, broadly defined, and the challenges of addressing the global public good.
Connecting Scientists, Human Security Elites and Ordinary Conflict-Affected Citizens
Human Security Lab continues tradition of science-informed policy engagement bridging elite and citizen divides.
Faculty / Student Team Presents Research at UN Nuclear Review Conference
The nuclear ban treaty has the potential to change attitudes, the research shows.
UMass Amherst Human Security Lab Empowers Students in Impactful Research
Rising undergraduate researchers assist with policy-relevant scholarship at Human Security Lab.
Faculty and Student Researchers Brief State Department
Researchers presented new survey findings to government officials.
Human Security Lab Launches New Report on Humanitarian Impacts of Gender-Selective Travel Ban in Ukraine War
Ukrainian women are particularly opposed to continuing the travel ban, according to the latest Human Security Lab survey.
Survey Shows Continued Opposition to Ukraine’s Travel Ban on Men
Women are particularly unlikely to support continued restrictions on men, and especially likely to suggest alternative policy options.
Assistant Project Manager Camryn Hughes Quoted in Article About Afghan Voices Project
Ms. Hughes has served on the Afghanistan, Ukraine and nuclear disarmament projects and will join the team co-authoring the Lab’s newest report on Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Human Security Lab Research Team Joins Nuclear Ban Coalition’s Scholars Program
The partnership will fund students and former students to assist in analyzing the effects of the nuclear ban treaty on American attitudes toward nuclear weapons.
Human Security Lab Features New Research on Civilians
University of Oslo’s Anne-Kathrin Kreft presents new research on the protection of civilian men in armed conflicts on May 25 at 1pm.