Xavier Guillaume

Xavier Guillaume is a Professor at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Department of International Relations and International Organization within the Faculty of Arts. He joined the university in 2016 and focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of International Relations, Political Sociology, and Security Studies. His work explores themes such as everyday resistance, nuclear deterrence, peacebuilding, citizenship, and the methodological use of sensory and visual analysis in political studies.

Key research contributions include analyzing the role of sound in nuclear policy frameworks, rethinking securitization through silence, and examining the visual dimensions of peace processes. Guillaume’s scholarship bridges theoretical innovation with empirical case studies, often addressing postcolonial and global governance contexts. His publications span peer-reviewed journals like International Political Sociology and European Journal of International Relations, as well as prominent edited volumes such as the Oxford Handbook of International Political Sociology.

He has collaborated with institutions worldwide, contributing to debates on deterritorialized citizenship and the everyday dynamics of sovereignty. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement with critical methodologies in International Relations.

Guillaume’s advisory and grant activities are not detailed in the provided materials, but his research often intersects with practical policy questions related to global security and peacebuilding. His academic profile emphasizes rigorous interdisciplinary approaches to understanding contemporary political phenomena.