Transitional (In)Justice and Enforcing the Peace on Palestine
Join Maath Musleh and Bana Abu Zuluf in conversation with Brendan Ciarán Browne as they delve into the concept of 'peace' in the Palestinian context, as explored in Browne's latest work, "Transitional (in)Justice & Enforcing the Peace on Palestine." Browne argues that transitional justice acts as an extension of a deeply flawed peacebuilding process that has been so destructive in Palestine and has a deflating effect when it comes to advancing calls for meaningful decolonisation. A 'radicalisation' of transitional justice that takes place in settler-colonial contexts, one that prioritises conversations around meaningful decolonisation, is therefore required.
This event promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of crucial issues affecting Palestine, inviting participants to engage with the realities of colonialism and the urgent need for a decolonised approach to peace and justice.
Author and Speaker Bios:
Brendan Ciarán Browne, is Assistant Professor & Fellow of Trinity College Dublin. He has lived and worked for over 14 years in Palestine, including alongside Maath as an Assistant Professor of International Law & Transitional Justice at Al Quds (Bard College) University. He has published extensively on Palestine, and his most recent book: 'Transitional (in)Justice & Enforcing the Peace on Palestine' was nominated for the Middle East Monitor Palestine Book Award, 2023.
Maath Musleh, Palestinian author, and educator from occupied Jerusalem. A former Professor at Al Quds (Bard College) University, and current doctoral candidate at TU Wien, Maath has spoken internationally about the struggle in and for Palestine at a number of venues, including as a guest speaker here in Ireland at Trinity College Dublin. In addition, he is author of several articles, with important interventions for the Funambulist, Electronic Intifada, and a critical book that discusses the Boycott Divestment & Sanctions Movement as a mode of resistance.
Bana Abu Zuluf, Palestinian author and activist, from Beit Sahur, Palestine. Bana has published a number of pieces including articles critiquing solidarity and anti-Zionism, and recently a co-edited book working with the Palestinian Bedouin communities in occupied Jerusalem. She is currently working towards a doctorate at NUIM focusing on the problematic impact of people-to-people projects in Palestine.
