Cohort: POLS 40

Topic of the thesis: Feminist vision(s) of peace in frozen conflict settings: the case study of Georgia-Abkhazia 

Abstract: This research project aims to explore gender dynamics in the frozen conflict setting of Georgia and Abkhazia. It aims to investigate how the gendered impacts of conflict affect women's participation in peacebuilding. Additionally, this research seeks to enhance the theoretical discussion on feminist peace by examining the ideas and practices of women's organizations in deadlocked conflicts. It also seeks to challenge the notion of homogeneity by exploring the diverse empirical perspectives of women regarding peace and how they articulate their vision in different landscapes of armed conflict, peace initiatives, and power dynamics. Two research questions will guide the project: How do women's organizations in the frozen conflict setting of Georgia and Abkhazia advocate for and pursue peace, and how does gender influence their engagement, priorities, and envisioning of post-conflict societies? To what extent do women's grassroots organizations and activities explicitly or implicitly embrace/connect with the diverse interpretations of feminist peace? The research method chosen is a case study on Georgia, using a qualitative approach. Specifically, field research conducts qualitative semi-structured interviews and participant observation involving women’s organizations active in peacebuilding and reconciliation activities at the grassroots level.

Research interests: International Security, Peace and conflict studies, Feminist Peace Research, Eurasian studies

Graduated from: EMJMD University of Glasgow, Università di Trento and Charles University of Prague (MA); Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia (BA).

Degrees obtained:MA in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies; BA in Philosophy, International and Economic Studies.  

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