Dr Pamina Firchow is an Associate Professor in the Conflict Resolution and Coexistence program at Brandeis University’s Heller School. Her research focuses on political violence, transitional justice, reconciliation, and peacebuilding, with a special interest in the ‘local turn’ in peacebuilding and international support for communities affected by mass violence. Previously, she worked on a global campaign against illicit small arms. Contact: Pamina.Firchow@gmail.com. More at paminafirchow.org.