Alexandra Herfroy-Mischler

Dr. Alexandra Herfroy-Mischler is a Research Fellow at the Harry S. Truman Institute for the Advancement of Peace and a lecturer at The Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School. She specializes in transitional justice, conflict resolution, and counter-terrorism, with a focus on the Middle East and religion’s role in conflict.

• Ph.D. in Media Studies, Université de la Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3), France

Her research examines how transitional justice mechanisms (e.g., truth commissions, historical narrative revisions) can foster grassroots peace in asymmetrical conflicts, particularly when intertwined with terrorism. She also explores the role of digital/social media as mediators in transitional justice processes.

Her publications appear in journals such as Media, War & Conflict, Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism, Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, Visual Communication, and Journalism Studies. She aims to establish a multidisciplinary Israeli-Palestinian think tank on transitional justice and integrate interfaith spiritual perspectives into peacebuilding education.

Dr. Herfroy-Mischler teaches courses on transitional justice, political communication, and counter-terrorism at Hebrew University.