Béatrice Pouligny

About the Author

Béatrice Pouligny is a distinguished French political scientist and researcher specializing in international relations, post-conflict reconstruction, and the social dynamics of violence and peacebuilding. With a career spanning academia and international organizations, she has delved deeply into the challenges of rebuilding societies scarred by mass atrocities, exploring how communities navigate trauma, memory, and reconciliation in the aftermath of genocide and civil war. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical policy implications, drawing on extensive fieldwork in regions like Rwanda, the Balkans, and Latin America to illuminate the human dimensions of state reconstruction and social repair. Pouligny's interdisciplinary approach combines sociology, anthropology, and political theory, offering nuanced perspectives on global justice and the role of local actors in fostering sustainable peace.