Gender and the Security Sector Lab

The GSS Lab is now on Bluesky! 💙 Find us here bsky.app/profile/gsslab…

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Sabrina (@sabrinamkarim) Karim on her presentation on the future of UN peacekeeping in Essen, Germany 🇩🇪 Her talk explored how peacekeeping must adapt to today’s geopolitical realities to remain effective. Read more ⬇️ linkedin.com/posts/sabrina-…

We are so happy that GSS Lab Postdoctoral Associate Dr. Hatti Sellers attended @ipinst’s WPS workshop in Addis Ababa, representing the Lab in discussions on gender-responsive leadership, SEAH prevention, and inclusive peace operations. 🌎

We’re excited to co-sponsor Dr. Emily Paddon Rhoads’s talk in Ithaca with the @ReppyInstitute! 🌍 She’ll present “Civilian Self-protection in an Era of Escalating Harm and Uncertainty.” Find registration details below ⬇️ linkedin.com/events/7425614…

On #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate women advancing peace and security worldwide. The Gender and the Security Sector Lab works to support women’s leadership in security institutions and peace operations. Learn more about our work here ⬇️ sabrinamkarim.com/gsslab

Congratulations to 𝗚𝗦𝗦 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗰 Dr. Shanshan Lian (@ShanshanLian) on her new paper! 🎉 The study explores how female-led governments navigate financial crises and the gendered consequences of economic shocks. Read more ⬇️ dx.doi.org/10.1111/ssqu.7…

Exciting to share a new Cornell Chronicle feature highlights Dr. Sabrina Karim’s (@sabrinamkarim) work on war, peace, and international collaboration through Cornell’s Global Hubs 🌍🕊️ Read more ⬇️ news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/0…

Ahead of @UN Police Week, we highlight Superintendent Zainab Gbla of Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, named Woman Police Officer of the Year 2025 for her work with @UNISFA_1. @UNPOL are vital to peacekeeping, protecting the most vulnerable alongside military & civilian colleagues. 📸 MF Page

Congratulations to Dr. Sabrina Karim (@sabrinamkarim) on her new op-ed in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung 🎉 The piece explores tensions between ICE and local police, and what they reveal about American federalism. Read more ⬇️ faz.net/einspruch/exkl…

The GSS Lab is working on 2 MOWIP efforts in Fiji with the RFMF & Fiji Police force. We are so happy to see recent Gender Responsiveness Training opportunities to advance inclusive peacekeeping! Read more ⬇️: facebook.com/story.php?stor… #WomenPeaceSecurity #GenderEquality

Great reminder from the Elsie Initiative Fund 📌 The 4th Programming Round is still accepting Letters of Interest, supporting inclusive, gender-responsive peacekeeping across UN Peace Operations. Find more information below ⬇️ #WomenPeaceSecurity #InclusivePeacekeeping

New read in Modern Diplomacy 🌍 Deb’s article highlights how the Elsie Initiative Fund is advancing women’s meaningful participation in peace operations through the MOWIP process. Read more ⬇️ moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/10/30/fro…

Congratulations to Dr. Roya Izadi (@RoyaIzadi68), GSS Lab Faculty Advisor and Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, on her new article in International Studies Quarterly 🌟📘 Read the article academic.oup.com/isq/article/69…

Happy Friday! To round out the week, we have another 🌟#StaffSpotlight🌟 Dr. Shanshan Lian (@ShanshanLian) is one of our remarkable Postdoctoral Associate who assists the GSS Lab with all things data and statistics 📈 Read all about Dr. Lian ⬇️

Continuing with our 🌟#StaffSpotlight🌟 series, today we are highlighting the amazing Emma MacCallum! Emma joined the GSS Lab this past summer as a Graduate Research Assistant, working on data, research and MOWIP analysis. Read more ⤵️

New research from the GSS Lab! 🌟📘 Dr. Emily Dunlop & Dr. Sabrina Karim show how ChatGPT can help design political science simulations, including a rebel recruitment exercise in Azura. Read more ⬇️ tandfonline.com/eprint/WRA3YQJ… @JPSE_Editors #SoTL #AI #Simulations

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 is a vital part of our postdoctoral research team. Read all about her research and more ⬇️

What should the future of South Asian foreign policy look like? GSS Lab Associate Dr. Muhib Rahman (@tanzimrahman) recently gave his insights for @ForeignAffairs. Congrats Dr. Rahman 👏 Check it out ⬇️

It's 🌟#StaffSpotlight🌟 time! Meet Dr. Taylor Vincent, 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 ⤵️

Today is #VeteransDay 🇺🇸 💡 Fun fact: 11/11 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.

Follow along with @ElsieFund as they reflect on the 25th anniversary of the #WomenPeaceSecurity resolution adoption and its continued pertinence today. #1325at25 #WhenWomenLead #InclusivePeacekeeping

📺 WATCH 📺 GSS Lab Associate Dr. Roya Izadi (@RoyaIzadi68) makes some important points: ✅ Peacekeeping works 👩‍✈️ Women's participation enhances national security 📝 Academia provides essential evidence to enhance the #WPS agenda