Students in the International Program
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Julian Pavel
Julian Pavel holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Economics and International Affairs, an MBA in International Strategic Management, and an Advanced Master in International Development from Radboud University Nijmegen.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, Julian focuses on topics such as new versus old wars, hybrid warfare, terrorism, propaganda, and their socio-political and psychological effects. His seminar papers explore these concepts using Israel as a case study, reflecting his interest in understanding contemporary conflict dynamics and their broader implications.
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Anagha Menon
Anagha Menon holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Psychology from CMR University, Bangalore, India.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, she is particularly interested in negotiation and mediation as tools for resolving conflicts at all levels, especially international conflicts. Her research interests also include peace-building processes and the role of the United Nations in global conflict resolution. Anagha plans to write her seminar paper on the integration and socio-cultural lives of Cochin Jewish immigrants in Israel, combining her interest in conflict resolution with social and cultural studies.
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Mark Geskey
Mark Geskey earned his B.A. in International Studies from the University of South Florida and an M.A. in National Security Studies from the American Military University.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, Mark focuses on studying past international conflicts to draw lessons for resolving current protracted conflicts. He plans to write his seminar paper on the challenges veterans face when reintegrating into civilian society after combat service, combining his interests in conflict resolution, security studies, and social reintegration.
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Kate Yeager
Kate Yeager earned her B.A. in History with Honors in International Security from Stanford University.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, she focuses on how emerging and disruptive technologies impact peace efforts in Israel and Palestine. Kate plans to write her seminar paper on the effects of fake news on Palestinian protest communication, exploring the intersection of technology, media, and conflict dynamics.
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Rafi Barkan Bocarsly
Rafi Barkan Bocarsly earned his B.A. in English Literature with a Minor in Psychology from UMass Amherst Commonwealth Honors College.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, Rafi focuses on gender and its impact on conflict. He is currently working on his thesis, exploring the performances of Israeli masculinity in the IDF and Palestinian masculinity, examining how gender norms shape conflict dynamics and social interactions.
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McKenna Swindle
McKenna Swindle earned her B.S. in Sociology and International Development from Brigham Young University, Utah, USA.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, McKenna focuses on the experiences of minority groups in political and protracted conflicts. She plans to write her seminar paper on the role of service in the Israel Defense Forces in shaping psychological conflict narratives for Israeli young adults, exploring how military service influences social and cultural perceptions of conflict.
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Aliza Gold
Aliza Gold earned her B.A. with a major in German Studies, a minor in Hebrew and Israel Studies, and a certification in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
She is currently enrolled in the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution as well as the specialization in Gender Studies. Aliza is particularly interested in social and identity-based conflicts and the processes of conflict transformation, such as dialogue. She is conducting research for her thesis on the experiences, emotions, and dilemmas of Palestinian civilians in the Old City of Jerusalem under Israeli security and surveillance, examining the everyday realities shaped by conflict and control.
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Shaina Silberstein
Shaina Silberstein earned her B.Ed. in English as a Second Language from Achva Academic College in Southern Israel.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, Shaina focuses on the research and mediation of personal and social conflicts. She is planning her seminar paper on the acculturation experiences of single immigrants from North America in Israeli society, exploring how individuals adapt and navigate social and cultural challenges.
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Isaac Benaia
Isaac Benaia earned his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, México.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, Isaac focuses on the research and mediation of social conflicts in México. He is planning his seminar paper on the experiences of Central American immigrants passing through México on their journey to the U.S., exploring the social, cultural, and political challenges they face along the way.
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Marcelo Furtado
Marcelo Furtado earned his B.S. in Economics from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and his B.A. in International Relations from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, both in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, Marcelo focuses on the cultural aspects of conflicts and their relevance to conflict resolution. He is planning his seminar paper on the culture of conflict that has evolved from the prolonged struggle between organized crime and law enforcement in Brazil, examining how cultural norms and social dynamics shape conflict and its management.
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Jane Lee
Jane Lee earned her B.A. in International Studies from Sabanci University in Istanbul, Turkey.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, Jane focuses on political and social polarization and the role of international law in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She is planning her seminar paper on affective polarization in South Korea, exploring how societal divisions shape political behavior and conflict dynamics.
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Dominik Winkler
Dominik Winkler earned his B.A. in Geography and Social Sciences from Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, Dominik focuses on the relationships between local civil society and international politics, as well as post-colonial perspectives on the interaction of peacebuilding and political economy. Drawing on his experience as a social worker in Berlin and Jordan, he is interested in connecting academic research with practical applications.
His seminar paper explores the (re-)production of specific framings of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by non-state actors, analyzed through the lens of Cultural Political Economy.
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Scarlett De Jean
Scarlett De Jean earned her B.S. in Film and Television from Boston University, Massachusetts, USA.
In the M.A. program in Conflict Research, Management, and Resolution, Scarlett focuses on the study of past international conflicts and how their resolutions have influenced contemporary international relations in the U.S. She is planning her seminar paper on the relationship that Jewish immigrants to Israel, who are neither religious nor Zionist, have with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, exploring how personal identity and ideology shape perspectives on conflict.
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