Reconciliation Acts. Towards a new theory of reconciliation in the wake of violence

Online lecture by Johanna Mannergren, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Södertörn University, fellow for a one-month writing residency in March 2026, as part of the "Paris IAS Ideas" series.

The "Paris IAS Ideas" online lecture series offers short and stimulating presentations by researchers from the Paris Institute for Advanced Studies, marking the beginning of their month-long writing residency.

Session exclusively online and in English.
Free upon registration.
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Presentation

In a world marked by violence and polarisation, this research project explores reconciliation and its role in transforming societies. Rather than considering it as an abstract or symbolic concept, it focuses on concrete acts of reconciliation: the tangible practices through which individuals and communities rebuild their relationships after conflict.
The project, presented on 6 March, offers an innovative framework, examining reconciliation at several levels, from everyday interactions to national and international initiatives, and highlighting the active role of individuals in social and political transformation.