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First Name
Helen
Last Name
Kennedy
Affiliation
Carleton University
Website URL
https://carleton.ca/history/people/helen-kennedy/
Keywords
20th century conflict and genocide, humanitarian aid, international intervention, public discourse, Bosnia, peacekeeping, foreign policy, displaced populations, United Nations, International Committee of the Red Cross
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About Me

I am a PhD candidate in the History Department where I study international intervention in Bosnia during the 1992-1995 conflict. More specifically, my work explores the discourse and narratives that were (re)produced by the United Nations Security Council, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in an effort to better understand the role language plays in shaping and illuminating policies and mandates in times of crisis.

My work sits at a nexus of history, humanitarian studies, genocide studies, political science, and policy analysis as I seek to contribute to broader conversations about the efficacy of humanitarian aid; the relationship between humanitarianism, international law, and peacekeeping; and the role transnational organizations play in localized conflict settings.

Recent Publications
Media Coverage
Country Focus
Bosnia
Expertise by Geography
Expertise by Chronology
20th century
Expertise by Topic
Genocide