Dr. Jolle Demmers

Biography

Jolle Demmers is a Full Professor of Conflict Studies at Utrecht University, involved in the History International Relations section of the Department of History and Art History. He actively contributes to the development of educational research in Conflict Studies within a broader European context through various ITN Marie Curie grants. His engaged research focuses on neoliberal reforms, political violence in Mexico, and the roles of diaspora networks during civil wars, as well as investigating civilian victims in Western coalition wars in Syria and Iraq. He teaches and writes about theories of violent conflict, military neoliberalism, and remote warfare. Currently, he is working on a research project titled 'The Intimacies of Remote Warfare,' examining the role of technology in the reconfiguration of contemporary warfare. Jolle coordinated the successful Master's program in Conflict Studies & Human Rights from 2004 to 2019. His book 'Theories of Violent Conflict' is widely recognized as an international academic textbook, with its third edition scheduled for publication in 2025. He holds visiting associate professorship positions at the University of California, Berkeley, and has co-produced various cross-disciplinary projects that intersect art, politics, and war. Jolle has recently served as the Head of the Department of History and Art History and is an active member of the Dutch Advisory Council on International Affairs and other academic boards related to peace and conflict studies.

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