Building Better Peace

Dr Jasmine Westendorf is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at La Trobe University and a Research Associate at the Developmental Leadership Program.

Her research focuses on civil wars and peace processes, in particular, how the international community supports societies as they move from war towards peace, and why these processes often fail to establish stable peace. She is particularly interested in the negotiation of power during these processes, the role of non-state actors and women, and how the assumptions and behaviours of international interveners affects their capacity and credibility in the countries in which they work.  

Jasmine's first book, "Why Peace Processes Fail: Negotiating Insecurity After Civil War" was published in 2015 by Lynne Rienner Publishers. Her second book, "Violating Peace: Sex, Aid and Peacekeeping" is out now with Cornell University Press.

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"Even if there’s no war raging, there are many places where people can’t live with dignity, human rights, or access to health and education." - Dr Jasmine-Kim Westendorf

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Dr Westendorf has published a range of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters that explore a few key themes: the role of the international community in peace processes in civil wars, issues of women, peace and security; and sexual exploitation and abuse in peace operations.

She has also made numerous media appearances discussing issues surrounding peace and post conflict issues.

Dr Westendorf is available for expert consultancy, media comment, and graduate supervision.

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drljshepherdLaura J. Shepherd@drljshepherd·
6 May

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I'm putting together the invitations for the Intergenerational Cafe and the Inclusion Cafe for #ISA2022. These annual events are sponsored by the Committee on Representation and Diversity, with the latter being part of the Structuring Inclusion series.

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IbrahimiNiamatNiamat Ibrahimi@IbrahimiNiamat·
5 May

In this report by Mostafa Rachwani @FarkhondaAkbar and I share some thoughts and concerns about the situation in Afghanistan after the troop withdrawal.
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/may/05/whos-going-to-keep-the-peace-afghans-in-australia-fear-chaos-and-violence-when-foreign-forces-leave

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rbleikerRoland Bleiker@rbleiker·
5 May

Got this amazing @OUPPolitics @warwickuni volume in the mail today - all 700 pages of it! Congrats Shirin Rai, Milija Gluhovic, Silvija Jestrovic and Michael Saward. Honoured to contribute a chapter with @emma_hutchison on “Performing Political Empathy.”

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IbrahimiNiamatNiamat Ibrahimi@IbrahimiNiamat·
29 Apr

Young women, grown up without Taliban, dread their return
By KATHY GANNON
https://apnews.com/article/taliban-middle-east-lifestyle-business-382e4015ae741a1acb450bcbe78ada39

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aurelmondonAurelien Mondon@aurelmondon·
28 Apr

Reactionary Democracy: How Racism and the Populist Far Right Became Mainstream, co-written with @aaronzwinter was published a year ago today!

You can order it here @VersoBooks (with 30% off):

https://www.versobooks.com/books/3173-reactionary-democracy

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