Norms In Motion Project

@SSHRC_CRSH-funded project on norm circulation in Southeast Asia • #TransitionalJustice #CivilianProtection • PI: @adamkochanski • @GuelphPOLS

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@DenisaKost @CornellPress Link to the special issue of Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding on "Interactions for Justice": /end

https://t.co/I2zS8x1s2f

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In Episode 2 of Localization in World Politics, @DenisaKost joins us to discuss RECOM's civil society initiative addressing the legacy of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia and how dialogue can reshape #TransitionalJustice and #Reconciliation. /1

https://t.co/bDWzUTNXfU

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@DenisaKost Link to Prof. Kostovicova's award-winning book, Reconciliation by Stealth (available open access @CornellPress): /2

https://t.co/G4D2WYwNXk

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@rbkhoury Note: this episode was recorded in August 2025, and is a collaboration with the People, Power, Politics podcast.

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Season 2 of Localization in World Politics is here! In Episode 1, co-host Emily Scott is joined by @rbkhoury and Daniel Neep to discuss the prospects for democracy in #Syria. Listen in to learn about civil society and the challenges facing Syria's future.

https://t.co/coZvyrCQDn

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"Local civilians are often the first and last line of protection". This article explores how community-led approaches can expand UN protection of civilians by recognizing local actors as central agents in civilian protection. #CivilianProtection

https://t.co/x2H9wATTtf

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How should peace operations balance force and legitimacy when protecting civilians? This article examines how military action can sustain or undermine local legitimacy, arguing for calibrated use of force in robust peace operations.

Check it out here: https://t.co/LfIolbq0sL

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Do peace agreements reflect what people need for lasting peace? This article compares Colombia's 2016 accord with everyday community priorities, revealing a gap between top-down provisions and local needs such as social cohesion and trust.

Check it out: https://t.co/IYFpK5UH2l

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Today's spotlight focuses on how people learn and organize in community groups. This @GloblSociety article explores NGO-supported village associations in western Uganda, showing how learning unfolds through everyday relationships and local practices rather than formal training.

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How do Southeast Asian states respond to major power rivalry without confrontation? This article shows how they practice "soft balancing" through inclusive diplomacy and institutions, prioritizing cooperation over direct opposition. #ASEAN

Check it out at https://t.co/3255u5zMNV

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"In a world where 'might' increasingly is seen as 'right', diplomacy may still have a chance." This article examines how maritime & regional disputes have reignited a conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, testing whether diplomacy can prevent violence.
https://t.co/kI8sGmkSOq

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How is South-South security cooperation reshaping global order? This article shows how partnerships among Global South states are reconfiguring security governance, challenging Northern dominance, and introducing new norms and power dynamics.

View here https://t.co/8m6RpNiDIC

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How do social movements reshape transitional justice? This article shows how activism works within and beyond formal processes to re-centre historical injustices, mobilize communities, and transform justice agendas. #TransitionalJustice

Check it out here: https://t.co/cRLwXdZR5O

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Emma Pritchard explores how truth commissions include or exclude LGBTQ+ experiences, showing that without data there is no recognition of abuse and highlighting the struggle for visibility and agency in transitional justice processes. #TransitionalJustice

https://t.co/U96i4hKyjs

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How do Global South states engage with transitional justice beyond claims of politicization? Shivangi Seth examines how these states navigate justice processes, challenging assumptions that their participation is driven solely by political motives.
View at https://t.co/8Pp6fETMst

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How does ASEAN stay relevant amid a crisis in multilateralism? Sarah Teo shows how ASEAN blends formal institutional frameworks with informal diplomatic practices to maintain regional influence and adapt to new geopolitical challenges. #ASEAN

View here: https://t.co/AD7xBgHGLw

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Check out this article that explores whether illiberal regimes will roll back liberal reforms as U.S. support for democracy declines, arguing that liberal norm adaptation in autocracies is likely to endure because they are embedded in domestic politics.
https://t.co/q6gbBhAb26

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How do everyday practices help explain order and ordering in world politics? Frank Gadinger and Holger Niemann examine normativity in practice, showing how global norms are enacted and contested through global protests and political action.

Check it out: https://t.co/XaDw1BEE4K

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@adamkochanski @GuelphPOLS @SSHRC_CRSH Check out our podcast here: https://t.co/XZxoqn0NjO

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Hello #AcademicTwitter
We are thrilled to introduce @normsinmotion, a platform exploring and sharing research on how local actors help shape and contest global norms. This project is led by @adamkochanski @GuelphPOLS and is supported by a @SSHRC_CRSH Insight Grant.

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@adamkochanski @GuelphPOLS @SSHRC_CRSH This account will be used to spotlight cutting-edge research on international norms, relevant news, research outputs from the project and newly published episodes of our podcast.

#IRTheory #IRNorms #TransitionalJustice #ProtectionofCivilians #CivilianProtection #Localization