About

M.A. and Ph.D., Tufts University; B.A. Colby College

Alex McAuliff is an Assistant Professor of Politics at Bates College, specializing in international politics, with a focus on the gendered politics of war and peace. She is interested in the role of identity and representation in conflict resolution, and critical and feminist approaches to inclusive peace. Her current book project examines the peace process in Northern Ireland and specifically explores the gendered power dynamics of peace negotiations and the implications for enduring peace and stability. Prior to joining the Bates faculty, she completed her doctorate at The Fletcher School at Tufts University and served as a Visiting Researcher and Fellow at the Program on Negotiation at the Harvard Law School. At Bates, Alex teaches courses related to international politics, conflict resolution, dialogue and negotiation, European studies, and feminist foreign policy.