Associate Director Kevin Young To Present Research on Race and Diversity in Global Networks
Young’s groundbreaking research is the first to map out gender, race and color stratification among the global elite.
Lab Director Charli Carpenter joins Harvard University as International Security Fellow
Carpenter will continue research on the laws of war and nuclear disarmament, while building partnerships, conducting outreach, and fundraising for the Lab.
HSLab Publishes Briefing Note on Peacekeeping in Afghanistan
The briefing note argues that a peacekeeping mission could help secure a durable peace in Afghanistan.
Professor Severine Autessere to give Peace and Human Security Lecture
Severine’s new book details how everyday peacebuilding works in conflict zones.
Doctoral Affiliate Stylianos Syropoulos Wins Research Award
Syropoulous’ research focuses on intergroup conflict in American society.
Human Security Lab Convenes Webinar on Peacekeeping in Afghanistan
Five experts on UN peacekeeping discussed the possibility of conflict prevention in Afghanistan.
Human Security Lab Convenes Experts to Consider Peacekeeping in Afghanistan
Fifteen scholars met this week at Human Security Lab to explore how the United Nations could to more protect Afghanistan from civil war. A peace mission could help.
Visiting Fellow Rehmat Baloch Opens Workshop with Research on Balochistan
Rehmat Baloch will present his dissertation research on “Conflict Transformation in Balochistan” at this September’s Conflict, Violence and Security workshop.
Alexandria Nylen to Join Prestigious Watson Institute
Graduating doctoral researcher will lead scholar-practitioner networks on civil-military relations and humanitarian affairs.
Professor Charli Carpenter Calls for Humanitarian Intervention in Afghanistan
The US didn’t have to choose between leaving or staying. A Chapter VII UN-authorized emergency civilian protection operation could have saved Kabul, protected provincial capitals and led to a UN-brokered peace agreement, Carpenter wrote last week.
Summer Lab Research Spotlights Humanitarian Disarmament
Human Security lab trains students to analyze the effects of nuclear, cluster munitions and landmines treaties.
Alexandria Nylen Successfully Defends Dissertation
Dr. Alexandria Nylen’s new work on anti-drone advocacy shows how successful global campaigns depend on their diversity and inclusivity.
New Research on Civil Society Activism and Refugee Norms
Human Security Lab researchers present new work on human security norms at the Peace Research Institute of Frankfurt.
Professor Sabrina Karim to speak at UMass on Gender and Security
Cornell professor to share new research on gender, peacekeeping and security sector reform.
Human Security Lab Director Calls for UN Peacekeeping Mission in Afghanistan
Professor Carpenter: unlike counterinsurgency, peacekeeping works.
Human Security Lab Researchers Team Up with Global Research Institute to Study US Foreign Policy
Professor Carpenter, Leidner and Young will study the impact of ‘human security’ frames on the US national security establishment.
Award-Winning Author and Peace Activist Severine Autessere to Give Inaugural Peace and Human Security Lecture
Professor Severine Autessere will speak in September about her new book, The Frontlines of Peace: An Insider’s Guide to Changing the World.
Human Security Lab Director Joins Peace Research Institute in Frankfurt as International Security Fellow
Charli Carpenter builds bridges between UMass’ Human Security Lab and the Peace Research Institute.
New Research from Human Security Lab on Inequality Among Global Elites
Race and gender inequality is endemic in global elite networks.
Kevin Young Named “Spotlight Scholar”
Human Security Lab Associate Director Kevin L. Young’s work on global corporate lobbying and networks of inequality among global elites has been featured in the University of Massachusetts-Amherst magazine.