Meet the researchers behind our Research Project on PMCs and State Responsibility!
Hi, I’m Amelia! I was born in Poland, grew up in Germany, and am currently in my second year of the Law LLB here in Edinburgh. My passion for writing and my interest in international and human rights law is what inspired me to join LWOB as a Researcher for this semester’s project.
Hi, my name is Emily. I am originally from Dublin and am now studying a Human Rights LLM here in Edinburgh. I previously studied an LLB in Law and German so this is an exciting opportunity for me to do further research in an international law context and learn more about PMCs in conflict situations.
Hi! I'm Rose, a 4th year Law and International Relations LLB student from New Zealand and Switzerland. My main interests are international environmental and international human rights law. I'm keen to get started with LWOB and refine my legal research skills within a team!
Hi! I’m Lynn, a 1st-year Graduate LLB student. I am from Washington DC and studied International Relations and Finance in my previous degree. Throughout university, I have researched numerous sociopolitical and economic issues across Africa, and am excited to explore the complexities between PMCs and state responsibility. In my free time, I love to eat, bake and sleep!
Hi! My name is Jasmir and I’m a 2nd year student in the LLB (grad-entry) law programme. I did my undergrad in International Relations at Durham, and I am originally from sunny Singapore. I chose to join this exciting research project because I want to help improve the understanding of how different actors operate internationally in hopes of preventing human rights violations in the future!
Hello, my name is Tiphaine. I am originally from Paris, France and I am currently pursuing an MSc in Global Crime, Justice and Security here at Edinburgh, following my BA Politics at King’s College London. This project presents an opportunity for me to delve deeper into my personal academic interests, while contributing to the broader discourse on contemporary security challenges.
Hi! My name is Bryn and I’m originally from Toronto, Canada. I’m in my 1st year of the graduate entry LLB programme at Edinburgh University, and I completed my BA in International Studies at Leiden University. I chose to join the project this year since I’m very passionate about LWOB and research in general, and this project will give me a chance to use those skills.
Hi, I’m Sydney, a 1st-year Accelerated LLB student from Canada, and I have a degree in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario. I am interested in international law and international relations, and this project piqued my interest as an opportunity to learn more about relations between countries and how the private sphere can affect the international sphere.
Hello, I’m Sasha. I’m from Ukraine, but I have bounced around to Miami, Warsaw, Dubai, New York City, and now Edinburgh. I’m a 1st year student majoring in International Relations and International Law. I grew up in Ukraine, so I have always been surrounded by military talk, and especially since the start of the invasion it has been a big part of my everyday life.
I'm Sofiya, a 1st-year LLB student. I'm originally from Ukraine, but grew up in Canada and Switzerland. This experience has not only fuelled my passion for human rights law and international law as a whole but also developed my multilingual capabilities. I decided to undertake this paper because I believe it addresses a crucial yet underrepresented area of international law, which is essential for our understanding of the current state of international affairs. I'm excited to expand my knowledge in this field and hopefully create a comprehensive and captivating research paper.
Hi, I’m Jyot, a MSc International Relations student from India. Previously, I studied political science, along with diplomatic studies, international law, and international economics. I am interested in political philosophy, jurisprudence, and sociological studies, especially understanding global politics through the lenses of critical theory and post-structuralism. People have started noticing PMC activities in different regions and this project allows me to explore the dynamics of PMCs working not only in the military sector but also with governments. Academic interests aside, I am also a Formula 1 addict.
Hi, my name is Emily. I’m currently studying the graduate entry LLB programme here at the University of Edinburgh. I studied Philosophy in my undergrad so I love all things ethics and Kant! I chose to join the project this year since I’m also passionate about human rights and international law. I hope to meet like-minded individuals while working on furthering research in these areas, and am looking forward to getting started!