Claire Wright

Dr. Claire Wright is a Lecturer in Politics & International Studies at the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, Ulster University. She is affiliated with the Institute for Research in Social Sciences. Her research focuses on Indigenous rights, colonial legacies, and political participation in Latin America and Colombia. Her work addresses issues such as prior consultation mechanisms, structural challenges in post-conflict societies, and the impact of extractive industries on marginalized communities.

Her recent research includes analyses of Colombia's peace accord implementation amid colonial legacies and the political dimensions of the pandemic. She explores themes like transnational Indigenous networks, electoral rights, and the interplay between automation and labor rights in Mexico.

Key areas of investigation include the gap between legal frameworks and their implementation, Indigenous empowerment strategies in resource conflicts, and the socio-political dynamics of migration. Her work often bridges theoretical debates with empirical case studies, emphasizing participatory governance and decolonial approaches.

Dr. Wright’s academic profile highlights her engagement with interdisciplinary methodologies, including ethnographic research and policy analysis. She contributes to academic discourse on postcolonial studies, democracy, and global inequalities.