Hannah Conway is an Assistant Professor of History at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences since 2023. She specializes in environmental history with a focus on the US South, integrating Indigenous sovereignty issues and environmental justice. Her research examines aging infrastructures' impacts on communities, particularly in the Lower Mississippi Delta, linking them to historical patterns of Indigenous removal and racial oppression. Conway holds a PhD in History of Science from Harvard University (2023), an MA from Harvard (2016), and a BS in Technical Photography from Appalachian State University (2009). Her work addresses intersections of technology and environment through projects like her book manuscript How Infrastructures Age , funded by institutions including the Charles Warren Center and Harvard's Hiebert Fellowships. She actively engages with communities through oral history and documentary photography, emphasizing Southern environmental protection and Cherokee Nation sovereignty. Teaching includes courses on North American environmental history, the History of the Present, and research methodologies. Her recent publications analyze climate policy history and queer technological narratives in Appalachia. Conway is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation and advocates for Native self-determination through scholarship and public engagement.
Karima Bennoune is the Lewis M. Simes Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, specializing in public international law and international human rights law, with expertise in cultural rights, extremism, terrorism, and women’s rights. She holds a JD from the University of Michigan and a BA from Brown University. Her career includes roles as UN Special Rapporteur in Cultural Rights (2015–2021), expert for the International Criminal Court, and legal adviser to Amnesty International. Bennoune has taught at top institutions including UC Davis School of Law and Rutgers School of Law, where she was honored with the Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award. Notable accolades include the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for her book Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here and the 2024 Prominent Woman in International Law Award. Her research focuses on cultural heritage protection, gender apartheid in Afghanistan, and decolonization in international law. Bennoune frequently engages in global advocacy, speaking at the UN Security Council and co-chairing the 2026 American Society of International Law annual meeting. She advises on UN human rights mechanisms and collaborates with Afghan women’s rights defenders. Academically, Bennoune contributes to journals like the American Journal of International Law and teaches courses such as International Law and the UN Human Rights Practicum. Her TED Talk on countering extremism has over 1.5 million views.
Sunera Thobani is a Professor in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. Her academic career bridges the Social Sciences and Humanities, with a focus on critical race, postcolonial, transnational and feminist theory. She has established herself as a leading scholar examining the intersections of race, gender, religion, and geopolitical power dynamics, particularly as they relate to South Asian communities and Muslim populations in North America and South Asia. Thobani's educational background includes a PhD in Sociology from Simon Fraser University, an MA in Social Science from the University of Colorado, and a BA in Social Science from Middlesex University in the UK. Her academic trajectory reflects her interdisciplinary approach that combines rigorous scholarly analysis with deep commitment to social justice. Her research interests focus on critical race theory, postcolonial and transnational feminist theory, South Asian women's, gender and sexuality studies, representations of Islam and Muslims in South Asian and Western media, South Asian Diasporic Films, Muslim Women and Islamophobia, the war on terror, intersectionality, social movements, colonialism, indigeneity, racial violence, and globalization. Her work uniquely connects theoretical frameworks with real-world political struggles, particularly those affecting disenfranchised communities. Thobani's recent publications reveal a clear evolution toward examining the intersections of systemic inequalities, particularly how the pandemic has exposed and exacerbated racial, gender, and economic disparities. Her work consistently centers on the experiences of marginalized communities while challenging dominant narratives in academia and public discourse. She has made significant contributions to understanding the racial politics of citizenship, the gendered dimensions of state violence, and the cultural politics of empire. Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2022) Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Hari Sharma Foundation for the Advancement of South Asians (2022) The Dean's Award for Academic Excellence, UBC (2021) The Sarah Shorten Award, Canadian Association of University Teachers (2017) Hands Against Racism Community Award, Spice Radio (2017) Thobani's academic work follows in the tradition of scholarship of engagement, deeply informed by her activism in anti-racist, feminist, and anti-war movements. She has served as Director of the Race, Autobiography, Gender and Age (RAGA) Center at UBC, Founding Member of Researchers and Academics of Colour for Equity (RACE) Canada, Ruth Wynn Woodward Chair of Women's Studies at Simon Fraser University, and President of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women in Canada. She has organized and spoken at numerous international conferences addressing women's rights, racial justice, and peace initiatives across multiple continents. Her institutional work has focused on building critical race studies programs and advancing racial justice within Canadian universities. She has been instrumental in organizing significant academic events addressing racial (in)justice in higher education, including the Coloniality and Racial (in)Justice in the University book launch (2022) and the Racial (Injustice) In the Canadian University symposium (2017).
Gregory H. Fox is a Professor of Law and Director of the Program for International Legal Studies at Wayne State University Law School. He joined the faculty in 2002 and has held visiting appointments at the Universidad IberoInteramericana (Mexico City) and Cambridge University's Lauterpacht Centre for International Law. His expertise spans international law, democratic governance, and treaty implementation within the U.S. legal system. Education: J.D., New York University Law School; B.A. in History (highest honors), Bates College (Phi Beta Kappa). Research focuses on the intersection of democracy and international law, humanitarian occupation, and the role of UN Security Council resolutions. Notable works include Humanitarian Occupation (2008) and Supreme Law of the Land? (2017), examining treaty effects in U.S. law. His recent scholarship employs quantitative methods to analyze evolving international legal norms. Recent articles explore peace agreements as norm-enforcement mechanisms and the Security Council's influence on non-international armed conflict rules. Awards include the MacArthur Foundation/Social Science Research Council Fellowship. Professional roles include membership in the American Society of International Law Executive Council and consultancy for the International Committee of the Red Cross on occupation law. Legal practice includes representing Eritrea in transnational arbitrations and advising on Alien Tort Statute cases. Labs/Teams: Active in Wayne Law's International Legal Studies program, collaborating with colleagues on treaty law analyses and global legal dynamics.
Judge Timothy P. Connors is a seasoned legal professional with dual roles as a State Court Judge and adjunct professor at Vermont Law School, Wayne State Law School, and lecturer at the University of Michigan Law School. Since 1991, he has served in Washtenaw County courts, specializing in Civil, Domestic, and Juvenile matters, including Abuse/Neglect dockets. As Presiding Judge of the Washtenaw County Peacemaking Court, he pioneered integrating Indigenous peacemaking principles into state justice systems to resolve complex family and community disputes. He holds a J.D. from Wayne State University Law School and a B.A. from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on tribal-state legal collaborations, peacemaking practices, and child welfare law, highlighted by publications like Exit, Pursued By a Bear (ABA Judges Journal, 2016) and Our Children are Sacred (ABA Judges Journal, 2011). Judge Connors has received over a dozen awards, including the 2021 Daniel J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2017 National Innovator of the Year Award for his Peacemaking Court initiative. His work emphasizes culturally responsive justice, particularly for Indigenous communities and families. He actively advises on tribal-state judicial reforms and serves as a consultant for the Native American Rights Fund’s Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative. His contributions bridge traditional Indigenous conflict resolution methods with modern legal frameworks, impacting policy at local and state levels.
Professor Dan Jerker B. Svantesson serves as Professor and Co-Director of the Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law at Bond University's Faculty of Law in Gold Coast, Australia. With over two decades of academic output including 289 research publications, he maintains active supervision of HDR students specializing in Internet law and data privacy law. His research specialization centers on international aspects of the IT society, with particular expertise in jurisdictional conflicts in digital spaces, cross-border data flows, and privacy regulation. Fingerprint analysis of his work reveals dominant engagement with Internet law (100%), privacy (78%), data protection (69%), jurisdiction (65%), and Private International Law (60%). His 2012-2016 Australian Research Council Future Fellowship project examined global legal risk exposure in cloud computing and geo-location technologies. Professor Svantesson's publication trends demonstrate consistent output across multiple formats including books, journal articles, commissioned reports, and conference proceedings. Recent work focuses on emerging challenges in cyber militia regulation, metaverse governance, AI implications for privacy law, and OECD privacy guideline reforms. His research increasingly addresses practical implementation challenges in transnational digital governance. 2016 & 2020 Faculty of Law Research Excellence Award 2016 Vice-Chancellor's Research Excellence Award As an active HDR supervisor, Professor Svantesson has contributed to numerous government submissions including responses to Australia's Assistance and Access Bill and GDPR implementation challenges. His current research includes leadership in the OECD Privacy Guidelines review process through his commissioned report on data localisation trends. He maintains significant international engagement through invited talks at institutions including the Norwegian Nobel Symposium and the Research Organization of Information and Systems National Institute of Informatics. Professor Svantesson directs the Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law, which serves as Bond University's hub for digital governance research and policy engagement. The Centre facilitates collaborations with international bodies including the OECD and UNCTAD, particularly regarding Pacific Island cyberlaw development and global privacy frameworks.
Kent J. Rissmiller is an Associate Dean of The Global School and Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). His roles include directing the Pre-Law program, overseeing the Law and Technology minor, and advising interdisciplinary projects. He holds affiliations with multiple departments: Environmental & Sustainability Studies, International & Global Studies, Liberal Arts & Engineering, Political Science & Law, and Society, Technology & Policy. Education: AB in Political Science, Muhlenberg College JD, University of New Hampshire School of Law MA in Political Science, Syracuse University PhD in Political Science, Syracuse University Research & Teaching: Focuses on energy policy, environmental regulation, and regulatory theory. Advises student projects on topics like electric utility restructuring, green communities, and hydrologic fracking. His work emphasizes bridging technical and policy expertise, such as integrating chemistry/geology knowledge into environmental law. Advising & Global Projects: Oversees the Washington Project Center and advises students globally (e.g., Washington, London, Costa Rica). Highlights student successes in law and policy careers, emphasizing WPI’s technical foundation as a competitive advantage in policy and legal fields. Labs/Teams: Central to WPI’s Global Program, fostering interdisciplinary projects that address real-world challenges through applied learning.
Bernard Yack is the Lerman Neubauer Professor of Democracy and Public Policy at Brandeis University’s Department of Politics. He also serves as affiliated faculty in the Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literature. His research focuses on political theory, the history of political thought, nationalism, democratic theory, and cultural pluralism. Yack is the author of prominent works like Nationalism and the Moral Psychology of Community and The Longing for Total Revolution , with current work on The Faces of Moral Pluralism . Yack holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and a B.A. from the University of Toronto. His scholarship bridges classical and modern thought, examining topics such as moral pluralism, liberal democracy, and the philosophical underpinnings of nationalism. He frequently critiques contemporary political challenges, including populist movements and the tension between progressive politics and cultural identity. His research trends emphasize interdisciplinary analysis of nationalism, moral psychology, and the intersections between political philosophy and literature. Yack’s writings often highlight the ethical dimensions of political systems, questioning how liberal ideals interact with historical and cultural contexts. His contributions to Aristotelian political thought underscore the enduring relevance of classical theories to modern governance challenges. Yack has no listed scientific awards but is widely cited for his influential critiques and syntheses of political theory. His advising and grants remain unspecified in the provided materials. He is based at the Olin-Sang American Civilization Center, contributing to Brandeis’s academic and research initiatives in political science and humanities.
Professor Wei-chin Lee is a faculty member in the Department of Politics & International Affairs at Wake Forest University . His expertise includes politics in China and Taiwan, East Asian international relations, international institutions, security studies, and civil-military relations. He holds a BA from National Taiwan University (1978), an MA (1983), and a PhD (1986) from the University of Oregon. Education: BA, National Taiwan University, 1978 MA, University of Oregon, 1983 PhD, University of Oregon, 1986 His research focuses on Taiwan-China relations, US policy toward East Asia, and international security. He has authored books such as The Mutual Non-denial Principle, China’s Interests, and Taiwan’s Expansion of International Participation (2014) and edited volumes like Taiwan’s Political Re-Alignment and Diplomatic Challenges (2019). His work appears in journals such as Asian Affairs , Journal of Chinese Political Science , and World Affairs . Professor Lee’s scholarship emphasizes cross-strait dynamics, diplomatic strategies, and the role of international institutions. His recent publications analyze Hong Kong protests, Taiwan’s civil-military reforms, and China’s evolving foreign policy under Xi Jinping. Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided information. His academic contributions include teaching on foreign policy analysis and East Asian governance.
Yuliya Kaspiarovich is an Assistant Professor of Law at IE University's IE Law School , specializing in International Law and EU Legal Systems. Her academic journey includes roles at the University of Groningen and postdoctoral fellowships at NYU School of Law and the University of Geneva. She holds a PhD in Law (summa cum laude) from the University of Geneva and a Diploma in European Law from the European University Institute. Her research focuses on EU external relations law, systemic crises governance, and institutional legal frameworks under pressure. She actively contributes to debates on global systemic resilience, Brexit implications, and mixed agreements in international law. Education Highlights: PhD in Law, University of Geneva (2020) Academy of European Law Diploma, EUI (2017) LL.M. in European Studies, University of Geneva (2014) Master in European and International Law, Université Montesquieu Bordeaux IV (2012) Research Interests: Yuliya’s work bridges EU law with global challenges, emphasizing systemic resilience to crises, institutional legal frameworks during crises like the Euro crisis and pandemic, and the evolution of EU external relations. She explores the interplay between EU and international law in trade agreements, investment protection, and Brexit’s legal aftermath. Recent projects analyze the role of values in EU diplomacy and the governance of global systemic risks through complexity theory. Article Trends: Her publications from 2021–2023 reflect a focus on crisis governance, EU legal frameworks under stress, and the evolving nature of international agreements. Key themes include multisystemic resilience during pandemics, Brexit’s impact on mixed agreements, and the EU’s role as a 'good' global actor through value-driven diplomacy. Awards: PhD Summa Cum Laude (University of Geneva) EUI Academy of European Law Diploma (2017) Professional Contributions: Yuliya has advised on institutional resilience strategies and participated in global forums addressing systemic legal challenges. Her work often bridges academic rigor with policy relevance, particularly in crisis preparedness and EU institutional adaptability. No formal grants or labs are explicitly mentioned, but her research collaborations span international institutions.
John Borrows is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Victoria's Faculty of Law. He holds tenured positions across multiple institutions, including the University of Minnesota and the University of Toronto. A member of the Chippewa of the Nawash First Nation, his work focuses on Indigenous legal traditions, constitutional law, and reconciliation. Borrows has authored seminal books like Canada’s Indigenous Constitution and Freedom and Indigenous Constitutionalism , and his research bridges Indigenous legal frameworks with Canadian common law. He has received prestigious awards including the Killam Prize, Molson Prize, and Officer of the Order of Canada. Education: B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science & History (University of Toronto, 1987) J.D. (University of Toronto, 1990) LL.M. (University of Toronto, 1991) Ph.D. (Osgoode Hall Law School, 1994) His research interests emphasize Indigenous constitutionalism, treaty rights, and revitalizing legal traditions. Borrows co-founded the world’s first dual Indigenous-common law degree program and leads projects like the National Centre for Indigenous Laws. He advises on transformative governance initiatives and has contributed to landmark legal cases such as Tsilhqot’in v. Canada . His advocacy spans international collaborations, including roles at the Banff Centre and the University of Waikato. Key awards include the Governor General’s Innovation Award (2020) for advancing reconciliation through legal innovation. His teaching spans constitutional law, Indigenous law, and comparative legal systems, with global engagements at institutions like Harvard and Cambridge. He has supervised over 30 graduate students, fostering new generations of legal scholars.
Andrew Newcombe is a Professor and Associate Dean (Academic and Student Relations) at the University of Victoria's Faculty of Law. He joined the faculty in 2002 after practicing law with Swinton & Co. (now Miller Thomson) in Vancouver and working in Paris at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's International Arbitration group. His teaching focuses on International Arbitration, International Trade Law, and Contracts. As a leading scholar in international investment law, he founded the ita research website in 2004 and co-authored Law and Practice of Investment Treaties: Standards of Treatment . His research emphasizes sustainable development in investment law frameworks. Education: BA Honours (King's College, 1992), LLB (University of Victoria, 1995), LLM (University of Toronto, 1999). Research interests include investment treaty arbitration, regulatory expropriation, and integrating sustainable development into international investment agreements. He advises governments and non-state actors while maintaining roles as arbitrator and counsel in international arbitrations. His work appears in Sustainable Development in World Investment Law and as an editor for Investor-State Law Guide . Professional activities span academic contributions, policy advising, and direct participation in international arbitration proceedings. He is a prominent voice in modernizing investment treaty practices and addressing emerging challenges in investor-state relations.
Tamirace Fakhoury is an Associate Professor of International Politics and Conflict at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. She previously held positions at Aalborg University (Denmark), Sciences Po (Paris), and the Lebanese American University. Her research focuses on power-sharing, post-conflict democratization, refugee governance, and Middle East politics, with a particular emphasis on EU policies in the Mediterranean region. She has led major projects such as the Carnegie-funded 'Resilience and Inclusive Governance in the post-2011 Middle East' and co-leads the GCRF-funded 'Rights for Time' project analyzing policy timeframes in conflict settings. Education: PhD in Political Science (University of Freiburg), MA in International Affairs (Lebanese American University), and MA equivalency in International Politics (University of Freiburg). Professional fellowships include the Alexander von Humboldt, Jean Monnet, and Carlsberg Monograph awards. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Refugee Survey Quarterly and advises initiatives such as the Gerda Henkel Foundation's Forced Migration program. Teaching interests include conflict management, migration policy, and Middle East politics. She has held visiting roles at UC Berkeley and currently maintains adjunct affiliations at Sciences Po's Paris School of International Affairs. Her work bridges academic research with policy engagement, addressing systemic challenges in conflict-affected regions and advocating for marginalized political actors.
Piotr Dutkiewicz is a Professor of Political Science at Carleton University and Director of the Centre for Governance and Public Management. He holds dual doctorates (LLM from University of Warsaw and PhD from Russian Academy of Sciences) and has authored/co-edited over 30 books, focusing on Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasian integration. His research explores social change, political systems, and global hegemony, with recent work addressing post-pandemic world order and Eurasian geopolitical dynamics. Education: LLM (Warsaw University), PhD (Russian Academy of Sciences) Affiliations: EURUS Institute, Valdai Club member Research interests include Russian domestic politics, civilizational discourse, and the evolution of global power structures. His projects, such as the (Re)Inventing Hegemonies Project, analyze structural contradictions in the world system and emerging hegemonies. Notable publications include Civilizations and World Order (2022) and Hegemony and World Order (2020). Awards include two honorary doctorates and recognition for contributions to Canada-Russia relations. He has advised on governance projects in Russia and lectured globally, with over 200 presentations across 20+ countries.
Maureen Curtin is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at SUNY Oswego, specializing in literary theory and cultural studies. Her research explores intersections of identity, technology, and power in 20th-century literature, with particular focus on Irish-American narratives, skin tropes in literature, and feminist/queer theories. Her primary research interests include modern Irish-American fiction, literary criticism methodologies, and the role of technology in cultural identity formation. She employs theoretical frameworks from cultural studies, feminist theory, and postmodern analysis to examine how literature reflects and challenges societal structures. Professor Curtin's publications demonstrate consistent engagement with themes of identity politics across historical periods. Her recent work focuses on transnational literature and cultural hybridity, while earlier scholarship examined Gothic horror tropes and racial invisibility. The trajectory shows evolution from textual analysis toward broader sociocultural examinations.
