Dr. Katrin Travouillon

Biography

Katrin Travouillon is a Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University in the Department of Political and Social Change. Her academic journey began with extensive research in Cambodia, where she conducted surveys and worked with international development organizations. She has developed a strong focus on the critical assessment of migration and refugee politics in the European Union, particularly concerning the securitization of these issues. As a lead author on projects concerning migrant labor exploitation in Germany, she has collaborated directly with the German government. Her dedication to Cambodia's socio-political landscape led her to complete a doctoral dissertation on the influence of the Paris Peace Agreements on Cambodia's political framework from 1991 to 1993. Travouillon has held prestigious fellowships, including the Tobis Fellowship at the University of California Irvine, and currently supervises research students while contributing to the Journal Intervention Statebuilding. Her research interests are centered on the political rhetoric employed by Cambodian politicians and activists and the ethical implications of political transitions, emphasizing the inclusiveness and accountability within these processes.

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