Sassan Gholiagha

Dr. Sassan Gholiagha is a Research Fellow specializing in International Law and Relations, affiliated with Europa-Universität Viadrina and WZB Berlin. His research focuses on norm collisions, international security frameworks, and humanitarian interventions. With expertise spanning Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrines and autonomous weapon systems, Gholiagha critically examines the humanization of international relations.

His educational background includes:

• PhD from University of Hamburg (2016)
• MA in Diplomacy, Law and Global Change from Coventry University
• MA in Democratic Governance and Civil Society from University of Osnabrück

Research explores the intersection of international law and political theory, particularly regarding conflict resolution and normative governance. Recent publications analyze advocacy coalitions in drug control policy and narrative framing in UN Security Council debates.

Current projects include DFG-funded research on norm collisions in transnational politics. Professional activities involve editorial roles for Global Constitutionalism journal and collaborative research across European institutions.