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The Gender and Security Sector Lab
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Based at Cornell University. We aim to enhance the security of vulnerable populations around the world by helping to create more gender-responsive security forces globally. PI: Dr. Sabrina Karim

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Congratulations to Dr. Roya Izadi (@royaizadi.bsky.social), GSS Lab Faculty Advisor and Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, on her new publication in International Studies Quarterly! 🌟📘

Read more here ⬇️

academic.oup.com/isq/article/...

#polisky #gendersky
From Bullets to Balance Sheets: How Military Involvement in the Economy Shapes Leader Survival
Abstract. From producing consumer goods to managing clubs, banks, and other for-profit firms, many militaries generate revenues that are not part of the mi
academic.oup.com
December 25, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Happy Friday! To round out the week, we have another
🌟 #StaffSpotlight 🌟

Dr. Shanshan Lian is one of our remarkable Postdoctoral Associate who assists the GSS Lab with all things data and statistics 📈

Read all about Dr. Lian ⬇️
December 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Continuing with our 🌟 #StaffSpotlight 🌟 series, today we are highlighting the amazing Emma MacCallum (@emmamacc.bsky.social)!

Emma joined the GSS Lab this past summer as a Graduate Research Assistant, working on data, research and MOWIP analysis.

Read more ⤵️
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
New research from the GSS Lab! 🌟📘

Dr. Emily Dunlop @emilydunlop.bsky.social & Dr. Sabrina Karim @sabrinamkarim.bsky.social show how ChatGPT can help design political science simulations, including a rebel recruitment exercise in Azura.
Read more ⬇️

@jpseeditors.bsky.social
#SoTL #AI #Simulations
Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Simulation Design: Rebel Recruitment in Azura’s Civil War
The advent of ChatGPT created a “crisis” in education as instructors and administrators struggled to adapt to new ways of thinking and learning for our students. While Large Language Models have in...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This Thanksgiving season, the GSS Lab is grateful for our incredible staff! In honor of their great work, we have another 🌟 #StaffSpotlight 🌟

Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) is a vital part of our postdoctoral research team. Read all about her research and more ⬇️
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What should the future of South Asian foreign policy look like?

GSS Lab Associate Dr. Muhib Rahman recently gave his insights for @foreignaffairs.com.

Congratulations Dr. Rahman 👏 Check it out ⬇️

#polisky #int-rel #foreignaffairs
“As South Asian publics have pushed back against governments closely aligned with New Delhi, Beijing has asserted itself, courting new regimes with loans and military hardware and stressing respect for their sovereignty,” writes Muhib Rahman.
The Folly of India’s Illiberal Hegemony
China gains from New Delhi’s support for South Asian autocrats.
www.foreignaffairs.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It's 🌟#StaffSpotlight🌟 time!

Meet Dr. Taylor Vincent (@tvincent.bsky.social), another amazing postdoctoral Research Associate! Having worked for the GSS Lab previously, we are thrilled her Klarman Fellowship has brought her to #Ithaca.

Read more ⤵️
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today the US celebrates #VeteransDay 🇺🇸

💡 Fun fact: November 11th marks the armistice signed between the Allies of WW1 & Germany, a historic step towards peace after global conflict.

We honor those who have served and reaffirm the importance of peace processes that make lasting security possible.
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
📺 WATCH 📺

GSS Lab Associate Dr. Roya Izadi (@royaizadi.bsky.social) makes some important points:

✅ Peacekeeping works

👩‍✈️ Women's participation enhances national security

📝 Academia provides essential evidence to enhance the #WPS agenda
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
🚨Publication Alert 🚨

GSS Lab Associates @royaizadi.bsky.social and @pruett.bsky.social have a new article out in @conflictmanagement.bsky.social titled "Bread, Butter, Barricade: Economic Grievance, Military Industry and Mutinies."

READ: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Congrats! 👏👏 #polisky
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October 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"However, this pivot does not amount to a long-term shift in U.S. strategy. This is tactical statecraft with narrow objectives..."

- GSS Lab Associate Dr. Muhib Rahman for @warontherocks.bsky.social on #foreignpolicy shifts in US-Pakistani relations.

Read the full article ⤵️
October 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Last week, GSS Lab Postdoctoral Research Associates Dr. Hatti Sellers (@hattisellers.bsky.social) and Dr. DeAnne Roark (@deanneroark.bsky.social) presented at webinars to brief T/PCCs about the #MOWIP methodology and application process for #ElsieFund4thRound!

More webinars this month ⤵️
October 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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☮️ October is #WPS Month—marking 25 years since UNSCR 1325 first called for women’s full participation in peace and security. We marked this milestone with a forum on lessons from gender research and UN peace operations.
🎥 event here: www.ipinst.org/2025/10/25-y...
October 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We are thrilled that Dr. Ashley Leeds (@bashleyleeds.bsky.social) will be joining us in #Ithaca this Thursday to present her newest paper.

As a co-sponsor of the seminar with The Reppy Institute, we are very excited for Dr. Leed's professional and academic insights.

Registration details ⤵️
October 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It was an eventful Thursday for the GSS Lab!

🔷 At The Elsie Fund's 4th Programming Round Launch, Director @sabrinamkarim.bsky.social presented on the #MOWIP methodology, showing how its impacts boost women's meaningful participation in #peacekeeping and encouraging new participants to apply!
October 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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#HappeningNow: Reflecting on 25 Years of the WPS Agenda - Lessons Learned from Gender Research & UN Peace Operations

👉 youtu.be/2O7Mmp4H5aE
Lessons Learned from Gender Research and UN Peace Operations
YouTube video by International Peace Institute
youtu.be
October 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🔔 Happening TOMORROW 🔔

We are so pleased that Dr. Roya Izadi (@royaizadi.bsky.social) will represent the GSS Lab and our research to discuss the #WPS agenda after 25 years.

See below for registration details!

#InclusivePeacekeeping #WPSat25 #polisky #int-rel
October 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Coming THIS Thursday, October 9th! 🗓️

The launch of The Elsie Initiative Fund's 4th Programming Round supports #WomeninPeacekeeping through innovative funding opportunities for TPCCs, including conducting MOWIPs!

REGISTER: unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It's 🌟 #StaffSpotlight 🌟 time!

Emily Jackson (@emilybjack.bsky.social) is one of our amazing Graduate Research Fellows AND a job market candidate! Read more about her ⬇️
October 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A #MOWIP report is completed... now what?

Barrier assessments give concrete guidance for how to improve women's meaningful participation in security forces. Countries often use these recommendations to apply for funding from The Elsie Fund, or enact initiatives that promote cultural awareness. ⬇️
September 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It's time for a 🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟

Dr. Radwa Saad is one of our exceptional Research Affiliates. After successfully defending her PhD thesis this summer 🎊 , she has started as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Peace Studies and Black Studies at The University of Missouri. We are SO proud!!

Read ⤵️
September 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We are very excited about the launch of The Elsie Fund's 4th Programming Round!

As a key developer of the #MOWIP methodology, we are looking forward to contributing to this high level event and the future of the #WPS agenda.

REGISTER: unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@globalaffairs.canada.ca
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: High-Level Launch of the Fourth Programming Round . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Event registration is subject to approval by the event organizers. Event invitations/registrations are non-transferable, and only those who have registered will be allowed to attend. Photo IDs will be...
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September 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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New #firstview: @uazsgpp.bsky.social's Cameron Mailhot and @gsslab.bsky.social @sabrinamkarim.bsky.social on public perceptions of and support for international state-building, with evidence from conjoint experiments in Liberia.

www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
International State Building and Civilian Preferences: Experimental Evidence from Liberia | International Organization | Cambridge Core
International State Building and Civilian Preferences: Experimental Evidence from Liberia
www.cambridge.org
September 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
📣 Publication alert 📣

GSS Lab Director Dr. Sabrina Karim (@sabrinamkarim.bsky.social) and GSS Lab Fellow Dr. Cameron Mailhot have a new paper out on civilian preferences for international state building, utilizing survey evidence from Liberia.

Congratulations! 🎊

#polisky #int-rel
International State Building and Civilian Preferences: Experimental Evidence from Liberia | International Organization | Cambridge Core
International State Building and Civilian Preferences: Experimental Evidence from Liberia
www.cambridge.org
September 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Checking in from our weekly GSS Lab meeting! 👋

As a new semester begins here at @cornelluniversity.bsky.social, we are continuing our work organizing #MOWIP projects, discussing research, and planning events with our amazing team (including baby Ewan)!
September 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM