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John T. Sidelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Southeast Asia Studies
• Philippines Politics
• Indonesia Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John T. Sidel Summary Professor John T. Sidel is the Sir Patrick Gillam Chair in International and Comparative Politics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), holding joint appointments in the Government and International Relations Departments. He is also Director of the Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre. His career spans over three decades of research on Southeast Asia, with a focus on the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Education B.A. and M.A. in Political Science from Yale University Ph.D. in Government from Cornell University Research Interests Sidel specializes in Southeast Asian politics, including local power dynamics, comparative historical sociology, Islam in politics, reform advocacy campaigns, and infrastructure politics. Key themes include: Local Politics: Analysis of political bossism, dynasties, and subnational governance in the Philippines and beyond. Comparative History: Long-term patterns of state-building, nationalism, and colonial legacies in Southeast Asia. Islam & Politics: Study of religious violence, political mobilization, and transnational Islam in Indonesia. Reform Advocacy: Advising development initiatives like the Philippines' Coalitions for Change program. Infrastructure Politics: Urban transport reforms and their socio-political implications in Metro Manila. Key Publications Major works include Republicanism, Communism, Islam: Cosmopolitan Origins of Revolution in Southeast Asia (2021), Riots, Pogroms, Jihad (2006), and Capital, Coercion, and Crime (1999). His recent research explores transport policy reforms and the political economy of development in the Philippines. Teaching Sidel teaches courses on Southeast Asian politics, comparative historical sociology, and Islam in world politics at LSE. Notable courses include GV4D3 (Local Power in Globalization) and IR461 (Islam in International Relations). Public Engagement He advises international organizations such as The Asia Foundation and UNHCR, contributing reports on Indonesia's refugee policies and Philippine development initiatives. Active in public lectures and podcasts, he promotes Southeast Asian studies through platforms like the LSE's 'Dialogues on Southeast Asia' series.

Christine Ryanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• War and Security
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Antiracism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christine Ryan is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and Global Studies at the University of Winchester's Department of Social Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a BA from DePaul University (Chicago), an MA from the University of Manchester, and a PhD in Politics from SOAS, University of London (2009). Her expertise spans War and Security, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Antiracism, with a focus on Children and War, Political Sociology of War, and Conflict and Development. Her research examines child soldiers in Sudan, media representations of conflict, and post-conflict societies. She has organized major conferences like the 5th International Children of War Conference (2013) and contributed to publications including Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd and The Round Table . Awards include the 2013 University of Winchester Learning and Teaching Research Funding and 2007 University of London grant. Dr. Ryan has published investigative articles on South Sudan's political developments and has presented widely on topics like Tunisian street children post-Arab Spring. Her work bridges academic research with practical interventions in conflict zones.

Ricardo Soares de Oliveiraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics and Government
• Political Economy
• International Political Economy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Ricardo Soares de Oliveira is a Professor of International Politics of Africa at the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford, and Full Professor of Political Science at CERI Sciences Po. He is an Official Fellow at St Peter's College, University of Oxford, and a Fellow with the Global Public Policy Institute, Berlin. His work spans comparative politics, political economy, and global governance, with a focus on African states and their interactions with offshore economies. BA, MPhil, PhD in Political Science His research explores the international political economy of African states, particularly extractive industries, financial sector dynamics, conflict/post-conflict reconstruction, and African-Asian relations. He investigates transnational kleptocracy, authoritarianism's influence on the global economy, and offshore finance's impact on African politics. Recent publications analyze trends in kleptocratic networks, offshore finance, and authoritarian economic strategies. His work underscores the role of global financial systems in enabling corruption and the challenges of statebuilding in resource-rich contexts. Leverhulme Trust/British Academy Senior Research Fellowship (2023–24) British Academy Senior Research Fellowship (2023) Leverhulme Trust Fellowship (2011) Soares de Oliveira advises PhD students and has secured grants from the Leverhulme Trust, ESRC, DFID/FCDO, and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. He co-directs the Oxford Martin Programme on African Governance and collaborates with institutions like the European Commission, World Bank, and UNCTAD. His media commentary appears in the Financial Times , Foreign Affairs , and Times Literary Supplement .

Meera Sabaratnamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Colonial and Postcolonial Studies
• International Relations Theory
• Peacebuilding and Development Assistance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Meera Sabaratnam is an Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow in Politics at New College. She previously held positions at SOAS University of London, the University of Cambridge, and the London School of Economics (LSE), where she earned her MSc and PhD. Her work focuses on the colonial and postcolonial dimensions of world politics, challenging Eurocentric frameworks in International Relations (IR) theory and practice. Education MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), Balliol College, University of Oxford MSc and PhD in International Relations, London School of Economics (LSE) Her research examines how imperial histories shape contemporary international order, with a particular focus on structural violence , epistemic justice , and anti-colonial resistance . She is currently writing a book titled Complex Indebtedness , analyzing material and moral debts in the liberal international order. Scientific Awards and Grants : Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship RF-2021-235 Co-investigator for Czech Science Foundation grant (2025-2027) on postcolonial order Previous funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Dr. Sabaratnam co-founded the Colonial/Postcolonial/Decolonial Working Group at the British International Studies Association (BISA) and serves on editorial boards of International Studies Quarterly , Security Dialogue , and Cambridge Review of International Affairs . Her methodological innovations include contrapuntal analysis and histories from below , particularly in studying the Great War's impact on southeast Africa.

Shakirah Hudaniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• African Urbanism
• Post-Conflict Urban Change
• Urban Planning Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shakirah Hudani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina, with an affiliation in the Department of African, African American, & Diaspora Studies. She holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning from UC Berkeley. Her work centers on African urbanism, post-conflict urban change, and spatial politics in East Africa. Key research focuses include Rwanda's post-genocide urban reconstruction, Nairobi's peripheral development, and Luanda's oil-driven transformations. Her research examines how urban spaces reflect and reshape social dynamics, particularly around memory, identity, and governance. Recent projects analyze commemoration practices in Rwanda, land disputes in Nairobi, and carceral architectures. She critiques master planning processes and explores grassroots urban agency in marginalized communities. Publications span urban studies, critical geography, and postcolonial theory, with a focus on decolonizing urban narratives. Her work bridges academic analysis with practical urban policy debates, emphasizing equity and participatory planning in transitional societies.

Priya Lalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern African History
• Decolonization
• African Socialism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Priya Lal is an Associate Professor in the History Department at Boston College, based in Stokes Hall. She holds a B.A. from Columbia University and a Ph.D. from New York University. Her research focuses on modern African history, particularly East Africa, with an emphasis on decolonization, nationalism, development policies, African socialism, and gender dynamics. She currently leads a project on the transnational training and labor of educational/medical professionals in post-independence southeastern Africa, supported by major fellowships from the ACLS. Her first book, African Socialism in Postcolonial Tanzania , examines the ujamaa villagization initiative and won prestigious recognition. Her work bridges micro-historical analysis with global frameworks, exploring how Tanzanian socialist policies intersected with transnational movements. Research interests include Cold War-era ideological exchanges, the gendered dimensions of developmental labor, and the material connections between African and Asian revolutionary movements. She has published widely in top journals like Humanity and Africa: Journal of the International African Institute , with articles addressing topics such as Maoism in Tanzania and the New International Economic Order. Professor Lal’s awards reflect her scholarly impact, including the ACLS Burkhardt Fellowship and a book prize honorable mention. Her teaching spans African history and global modern history, with courses emphasizing comparative postcolonial experiences. Current research expands beyond Tanzania to consider broader themes of resource sovereignty and transnational professional networks in decolonizing contexts.

Susan Fordeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Post-Conflict Studies
• Divided Cities
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Susan Forde is a Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellow in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of York. She holds a PhD in War and Peace from Liverpool Hope University, where she previously lectured and contributed to the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Centre for War and Peace Studies. Her research centers on peace and conflict studies, with a focus on divided cities such as Mostar, Cape Town, and Belfast. Key interests include spatial justice, structural violence, participatory methodologies, and the role of youth in peacebuilding. She employs innovative methods like mapping and movement-based practices to explore how urban spaces shape and are shaped by conflict and reconciliation. Dr. Forde's recent publications span journals like Political Geography , Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding , and Cooperation and Conflict , with recurring themes of spatial agency, memory, and transformative peace. Her work often bridges human geography and political science, emphasizing local experiences in post-conflict environments. Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellowship She has no named students or formal advising roles mentioned. Her current research project, 'Spatial agency, and spaces of peace and conflict in Cape Town, South Africa,' is supported by the Leverhulme Trust. She has no explicitly listed grants beyond this fellowship. Dr. Forde works independently on her fellowship project but draws on interdisciplinary networks in peace studies, geography, and urban research. Her work is deeply collaborative in method, often involving community engagement and participatory design, though no formal lab or research team is mentioned.

Jason Stearnsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Africa
• Civil War
• Civil Society and Social Movements
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jason Stearns is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Studies at Simon Fraser University's School for International Studies. He specializes in African political dynamics, with a focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), civil war, human rights, and international relations. His research examines conflict drivers, UN peacekeeping efficacy, and humanitarian intervention impacts. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, Yale University (2016) M.A. in International Relations, Yale University (2011) B.A. in Political Science, Amherst College (2001) Research Interests: Stearns explores the interplay between social, economic, and political trends in Africa's conflict landscapes. His work analyzes how urbanization, state privatization, Chinese influence, and fluctuating foreign aid reshape contentious politics (both peaceful and violent). He emphasizes the role of ideology and cultural narratives in shaping visions of societal justice post-Cold War. Key Projects: He founded the Congo Research Group (CRG) in 2014, based at NYU, which investigates DRC conflicts, amplifies Congolese voices, and promotes policy accountability. CRG has produced reports on Beni massacres, Kasai region violence, presidential family asset investigations, and the Kivu Security Tracker with Human Rights Watch. Grants & Advising: No specific grants are highlighted in the text, but his work with CRG and institutions like the UN Group of Experts demonstrates extensive field and policy engagement. No formal advisees are listed. Labs/Teams: Leads the Congo Research Group, collaborating with Human Rights Watch and international think tanks to document violence and inform policy.

Coel Kirkbyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Legal Theory
• Legal History
• Democracy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Coel Kirkby is a Senior Lecturer in Law and Director of the Julius Stone Institute of Jurisprudence at the University of Sydney Law School. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, an LLM from McGill University, and a BA (Hons) in Mathematics and Philosophy from Queen’s University. His research focuses on legal history, comparative constitutional law, and postcolonial legal legacies of British imperialism. He has held prestigious fellowships, including the Smuts Research Fellowship in Commonwealth Studies (University of Cambridge, 2017–2018), and has contributed to constitutional projects in Fiji, South Africa, and beyond. Research interests include legal theory, democracy, and colonial legal systems. He is completing two books on liberal democracy in the British Empire and a new work on law and revolution during the Cold War. His teaching covers Foundations of Law, Torts, and jurisprudence electives such as The History of Legal Thought and The Commonwealth and the Common Law. Selected Awards/Fellowships: Smuts Research Fellow in Commonwealth Studies (University of Cambridge) McKenzie Fellow (Melbourne Law School) Endeavour Fellow (UNSW) Grants include the 2020 Treaty Talk and Treaty People in the Commonwealth project. He collaborates with institutions like the Sydney Environment Institute and the Vere Gordon Childe Centre. His work bridges historical legal analysis with contemporary constitutional challenges in postcolonial states.

• Post-Conflict Peacebuilding
• Statebuilding
• Sierra Leone
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patricia Rinck is a Researcher at the Chair of International Relations and Development Policy (IBEP) , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Duisburg-Essen . Her work bridges academic research with policy-oriented practice through roles at the Center for Global Cooperation Research (CGCR) and the Institute for Development and Peace (INEF) . Education: PhD in Political Science (2022), University of Duisburg-Essen Her research focuses on post-conflict peacebuilding , feminist peace research , political settlements , and statebuilding , with deep regional expertise in Sierra Leone . Recent publications emphasize the intersection of gender , power dynamics , and sustainable peace in marginalized contexts. Key article trends include analysis of patriarchal world order , local-international interface in peace processes, and ethical challenges in transnational cooperation. She has contributed to edited volumes on global trends and peacebuilding in crisis . Teaching : Seminars on International Relations, Conflict Transformation, and Peacebuilding (2023–2025)

Chris Cookمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Relations
• African Politics
• Conflict Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chris Cook, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the International Studies Certificate Program at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. His academic background includes a BA from Fitchburg State College, MA from California State University, Los Angeles, and PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He specializes in international relations with a focus on African politics, media representation of conflicts, and resource-driven wars. Dr. Cook's research critically examines media framing of African conflicts, particularly how Western media filters narratives around resource plunder and geopolitical dynamics. His work highlights the intersection of postcolonialism, resource extraction, and sovereignty debates in regions like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Liberia. He has also explored pedagogical approaches to teaching international issues, emphasizing the impact of film and cultural narratives in shaping perceptions of terrorism and African politics. His publications analyze American, British, and French media coverage of wars in Central Africa, revealing systemic biases in conflict reporting. He has written extensively on topics such as the Congo Wars, Angolan civil war, and the role of international institutions in shaping US policy toward East Timor and Kosovo. His contributions also include historical analyses of figures like Patrice Lumumba and Zimbabwe's revolutionary veterans, offering insights into neo-colonialism and resistance movements. Dr. Cook actively engages with undergraduate research programs, mentoring students in global studies and conflict analysis through initiatives like the SPACE faculty-student mentorship projects. His work bridges academic scholarship with real-world policy implications, particularly in understanding how media narratives influence international intervention decisions and resource conflict dynamics.

• International Political Sociology
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Critical Security Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Thorsten Bonacker is a full professor and President’s Delegate for the European University for Peace, Justice and Inclusive Societies (EUPeace) at Philipps University of Marburg. He leads two master’s programs in peace and conflict studies and serves as spokesperson for the Collaborative Research Center 138: Dynamics of Security . His work bridges peace research, critical security studies, and postcolonial analysis. Affiliation : Center for Conflict Research (ZfK), Philipps University Leadership : CRC 138 spokesperson, EUPeace President’s Delegate Research Focus : Bonacker’s research explores the role of the United Nations in decolonization, reparations for post-violence victim groups, and atmospheres of political violence (e.g., affect theory applications). His methodological approach combines theory-oriented frameworks and case comparisons in Central and Southeast Asia (Cambodia, East Timor). Recent projects examine securitization, security practices in postcolonial independence, and affective dimensions of international bureaucracy. Publications and Teaching : His 15 most recent publications (2013–2025) analyze global security dynamics, transitional justice, and localized violence. Notably, he co-edited Securitization, Politicization and Social Differentiation in History (2025) and examined UN trusteeship as affective governance. He teaches peace and conflict studies, emphasizing curriculum development in post-war societies. Awards and Collaborations : Bonacker received the Anerkennungspreis für exzellente Hochschullehre (2007). He collaborates with institutions like the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), Goethe University Frankfurt, and universities in Southeast Asia for the DAAD-funded SDG partnership program on peacebuilding curricula. He also engages in interdisciplinary networks such as Trace and VORTEX .

• Political Theory
• Decolonization Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sandipto Dasgupta is an Assistant Professor of Politics at The New School for Social Research, part of The New School university system. He is currently on leave for the 2024-25 academic year as a member of the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton University. His research focuses on the history of modern political and social thought, particularly the political theory of empire, decolonization, and postcolonial governance. He authored the book Legalizing the Revolution: India and the Constitution of the Postcolony (Cambridge University Press, 2024), which examines the institutionalization of postcolonial futures through India's constitutional history. Before joining The New School, Dasgupta held postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University and the British Academy. His academic work bridges constitutional history, postcolonial studies, and political theory, with a focus on South Asia. He has been quoted in artnet news and contributed to The Wire and Research Matters . Dasgupta teaches advanced courses including Directed Dissertation Study, Field Seminar in Political Theory, and Law & Social Change. His courses explore themes such as decolonization, constitutional frameworks, and the political economy of postcolonial states. His research emphasizes critical engagement with colonial legacies and the construction of postcolonial legal-political orders.

Lynda Dayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African History
• Gender Studies
• Post-War Reconstruction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lynda Day is a Professor in the Africana Studies department at Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY), with a focus on African and African American history, gender studies, and post-war reconstruction in Sierra Leone. Her research explores the intersection of colonialism, women's political authority, and cultural institutions in West Africa. Email: lday@brooklyn.cuny.edu Office: 3107a James Hall Contact: 718.951.5597 Education M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison (African Studies), 1980 Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison (African History), 1988 Her scholarly work examines women's roles as traditional rulers in Sierra Leone, feminist movements, and the impact of colonialism on gender dynamics. She has published extensively in journals like Journal of West African History and African and Asian Studies , and contributed chapters to major references such as the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of African History . Scientific Awards Fulbright Senior Research/Lecture Award, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana PSC-CUNY grants for research and travel Tow Faculty Research grants CUNY Diversity Grants Day has led 10 faculty-led study abroad programs to Ghana, integrating internships and cultural immersion. She also served as Director of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program and held leadership roles in the African Studies Association Women's Caucus.

• African History
• World History
• Colonialism and Decolonization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Awet Weldemichael is an Associate Professor and Queen's National Scholar in African History at Queen's University (Kingston, Ontario). He holds a PhD from UCLA and has held academic positions within Queen's University's Department of History, part of the Faculty of Arts and Science. His research focuses on decolonization, conflict dynamics in the Horn of Africa, and maritime security, with particular attention to Somalia's piracy crisis and Eritrean-Ethiopian relations. Educational Background: B.A. History: University of Asmara (Eritrea) and Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) M.A. African Studies: University of California, Los Angeles M.A./LL.M. Public International Law: Queen's University Ph.D. History: University of California, Los Angeles Research Interests: Colonialism and decolonization processes, nationalist movements, peacebuilding, piracy studies, and Southeast Asian-Horn of Africa comparative histories. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary security challenges, particularly in conflict-prone regions like Somalia and Eritrea. Publications Overview: His scholarship spans monographs on Somali piracy (e.g., Piracy in Somalia ), African liberation theology, and comparative colonial studies. Recent work addresses climate displacement in Somalia and Ethiopia-Eritrea post-2018 diplomatic shifts. His 2019 book on piracy earned the International Association for the Study of Organized Crime's top award. Awards: 2019 International Association for the Study of Organized Crime Best Book Award Membership in Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars Teaching & Engagement: Teaches courses on war/revolution in modern Africa, postcolonial African history, and African decolonization. Engages in public scholarship through media commentary and consultations on conflict resolution. His academic journey includes a formative period as a refugee goatherd in Sudan, shaping his commitment to marginalized voices in historical narratives.