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The challenges of researching armed actors in Eastern DRC # 3: dealing with the positionality of the research subject and the verification of fact The universal problem of uncovering the “truth”, or obtaining inter-subjectively shared representations of “reality” presents itself in a particularly acute manner in zones of conflict. In this respect, Caroline Nordstrom speaks … Continue reading
Since February 2012, CongoResearchNetwork is organizing research work shops in Kinshasa the goal is to organize 10 work shops during the year 2012 (format: 40 minutes presentation, 10 minutes discussion by an assigned discussant, 20 minutes open discussion) All work shops are open to everyone. If you are in Kinshasa and wish to present your material … Continue reading
more information on postdoctoral fellowships in Belgium – non-Belgian citizens can also apply http://www.belspo.be/belspo/organisation/Call/postdoc12_en.stm (English), http://www.belspo.be/belspo/organisation/Call/postdoc12_fr.stm (French).
For those who wish to participate in the ASAUK biannual conference taking place in Leeds, September 6-8 2012, do not forget to register and to submit your paper proposal online before 27 April 2012. 12 panels concerning Congo research will be presented. The coordination of the Congo stream is provided by the CongoResearchNetwork. Check the … Continue reading
The challenges of researching armed actors in Eastern DRC: #2 Balancing the analysis of discourses and practices In general, human beings tend to justify their own acts, represent reality in a way that suits their interests, and develop rational and rhetorical strategies for coping with conflicting or “inconvenient” information, like downplaying, ignoring, or twisting certain … Continue reading
The challenges of researching armed actors in Eastern DRC: #1 overcoming sensationalism and exoticism Certainly, it was the mixture of a deep fascination for the subject matter, an attraction to armed actors and an incurable penchant for thrill-seeking that drove me to dedicate my PhD research to the Congolese military and armed groups in … Continue reading
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