#  Global Partner Interviews 

 



**GSNIC researchers study the many levels of society that must be engaged in order to establish a lasting peace after conflict: civil society, government institutions, electoral structures, political elites, law, international actors, and more.**

The following short videos showcase the research and experiences of GSNIC partners who have worked on peacebuilding efforts in postconflict settings around the world. The interviews are conducted by either of the [two cofounders](https://gsnic.wcfia.harvard.edu/people?f%5B0%5D=hwp_person_categories%3A26) of GSNIC:

- **Melani Cammett**, Director, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs; Chair, Weatherhead Research Cluster on Identity and Conflict. Clarence Dillon Professor of International Affairs, Department of Government, Harvard University.
- **Richard English**, Professor of Politics, Queen’s University Belfast.



 

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Interview with **Farhan Siddiqi** (Quaid I Azam University) discusses his research on Pakistan's blasphemy laws and their recent politicization—and how political elites in Pakistan have co-opted and applied blasphemy for political gain.



 





 

 

 

 

 

 



Interview with **Avila Kilmurray**, longtime peace and social activist from Belfast, discusses the complexities of reconciliation in conflict resolution—emphasizing the importance of understanding the reasons behind conflicts and the need for inclusive dialogue.



 





 

 

 

 

 

 



Interview with **Louise Mallinder** (Queen's University, Belfast) discusses her journey into the study of amnesties and their role in conflict resolution.



 





 

 

 

 

 

 



Interview with **Kieran McEvoy** (Queen's University, Belfast) discusses the complexities of working as a human rights lawyer in post-conflict settings, particularly in Northern Ireland.



 



 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 



Interview with **Rory Montgomery**, former Ambassador and diplomat, discusses the intricate dynamics of the Northern Ireland peace process—focusing on the roles of public opinion, governmental cooperation, international influences, and leadership.



 





 

 

 

 

 

 



Interview with **Laia Balcells** (Georgetown University) discusses her research on transitional justice museums in Chile, Northern Ireland, and the US.



 





 

 

 

 

 

 



Interview with **Dženana Šabić Hamidović** (Institut Mentis in Sarajevo) discusses the European Commission's fourteen priorities for her country on the path to EU membership, emphasizing the need for collaboration between civil society and government to ensure a sustainable peace.



 





 

 

 

 

 

 



Interview with **Melani Cammett** (Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University) discusses her extensive research on identity and conflict, particularly in the context of the Middle East.