Sabine Mannitz

Dr. Sabine Mannitz is Head of the Research Department 'Glocal Junctions' at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) and Member of PRIF's Executive Board. She holds a PhD in Political Science/Cultural Anthropology from European University Viadrina and has been Senior Researcher at PRIF since 2002. Her research examines political violence transformations, cultural globalization dynamics, and remembrance politics.

Her research interests focus on:

• Processes of change in political culture and social identities
• Practices of remembrance and remembrance politics
• Glocalization processes and transnational connections
• Security sector reforms and democratic civil-military relations
• Migration, integration, and diversity in multicultural societies

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on political violence manifestations, with recent work exploring museum representations of violence and colonial legacies. Her scholarly output demonstrates methodological diversity combining anthropological approaches with political science frameworks, particularly in examining German historical memory and security culture transformations.

Dr. Mannitz coordinates international research collaborations including the Research Center 'Transformations of Political Violence' (TraCe) and maintains extensive professional networks across Europe and North America. Her work bridges academic research with policy engagement through PRIF's peacebuilding initiatives.