Author Archives: Ingrid Gerstmann

Jack Snyder in International Theory: Backlash Against Human Rights Shaming

Institute member Jack Snyder has a new article in International Theory, “Backlash against human rights shaming: emotions in groups.” Human rights advocates continue to use shaming as a central tool despite recognizing its declining effectiveness. Shame is indeed a potent motivator, but its effects are often counterproductive for this purpose. Especially when wielded by cultural […]

Stephen Wertheim Launches Quincy Institute

Institute affiliate Stephen Wertheim launched The Quincy Institute this week. Take a look at the website, https://quincyinst.org/, featuring three new papers, op-eds, interviews and “a roster of brilliant experts.” The Institute’s staff explains their vision in a short video found here. Also launched is Responsible Statecraft (https://responsiblestatecraft.org/), a publication of news and analysis from Quincy […]

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