Ophélie Schwab

Ophélie Schwab

Research Assistant

Interests and experience

Key Interests:

  • Human Rights
  • Political Rhetoric
  • Right-Wing Extremism
  • Terrorism and Security
  • Gender Equality

Academic Contributions:

  • Analysis of EU parliamentary responses to African conflicts
  • Exploration of interreligious conflict dynamics
  • Contributions to understanding political rhetoric and its implications for conflict mediation

Academic Expertise: Ophélie is an early career researcher with a broad and interdisciplinary background in peace and conflict studies. Her work consistently intersects with critical issues such as human rights, political rhetoric, right-wing extremism, or gender-related issues, all of which are highly relevant to current global issues.

Research Focus: Ophélie’s Master's thesis analyzed European Union parliamentary resolutions concerning conflicts in Northern Nigeria, particularly those involving actors such as Boko Haram and the Herders-Farmers. Her research focused on the European Parliament's discourse and representation of the interreligious dimensions underlining these conflicts.

Work positions
2024–
Research AssistantPRIOPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
2023–2024
Master's StudentPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
Education
2021–2024
Master: Religion and Diversity: Conflict and Coexistence Universitetet i Oslo
2022
Certificate: Public Policy Analysis The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
2018–2021
Bachelor: Theology & Leadership Høyskolen for Ledelse og Teologi
2013–2017
Bachelor: Fashion Design and Art History Pôle Arts Appliqués
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