Advancing knowledge through interdisciplinary scholarship and evidence-based inquiry
Our ongoing projects examine critical questions in genocide studies and prevention
Developing predictive models and indicators to identify populations at risk of mass atrocities before violence escalates. This research combines historical pattern analysis with real-time monitoring of risk factors including hate speech, political rhetoric, economic shocks, and structural discrimination.
Examining mechanisms for justice and accountability in post-conflict societies, including international tribunals, hybrid courts, and transitional justice approaches. Our work analyzes effectiveness, challenges, and best practices for holding perpetrators accountable while supporting societal healing.
Documenting and analyzing patterns of genocide and mass violence across multiple cases to understand root causes, escalation pathways, and prevention opportunities. This comparative approach identifies common warning signs and structural conditions that enable atrocities.
Investigating the role of media, propaganda, and hate speech in genocide, including contemporary digital platforms. Research examines how dehumanizing rhetoric and disinformation campaigns prepare populations for mass violence and how such incitement can be countered.
Examining gender-specific dimensions of genocide including sexual violence as a weapon of war, targeting of women and girls, and women's roles in both perpetration and resistance. This research informs more comprehensive prevention and accountability strategies.
Studying how societies remember and commemorate genocide, examining the role of memorials, museums, and educational initiatives in preventing denial and supporting collective healing. Research explores both successful models and contested memory politics.
Statistical modeling, data analysis, and predictive algorithms to identify risk patterns and test hypotheses about genocide dynamics.
Archival investigation, document analysis, and historical comparison across multiple cases spanning different continents and time periods.
In-depth interviews with survivors, witnesses, perpetrators, and experts to understand lived experiences and decision-making processes.
Examination of court proceedings, legal frameworks, and jurisprudence from international and domestic tribunals.
On-site investigation in affected regions, including documentation of sites, collection of physical evidence, and community engagement.
Collaboration with forensic experts to examine mass graves, identify victims, and document evidence of atrocities.
Our research benefits from partnerships with academic institutions, human rights organizations, and field researchers around the world. These collaborations enable access to diverse data sources, survivor communities, and regional expertise essential for rigorous scholarship.
We maintain ongoing research partnerships with universities across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as collaborations with the United Nations, International Criminal Court, and numerous civil society organizations.