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Maneesha S Pasqual

Maneesha S Pasqual

B.A. Modern History (Hons), University of Colombo Sri Lanka
M.A. International Peace Studies, Joan B. Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame
Ph.D. Candidate, Conflict Analysis, George Mason University

Biography

Main research interests, though eclectic, remain predominantly focused on Conflict Analysis and Human Security. Currently working on Human Security issues and foreign policy, has conducted extensive research on Diaspora as well as Peace Education. Interests also include area studies on America, South Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, and Europe.

Having obtained a First Class in Modern History was awarded the Tikiriabayasinghe Memorial Gold Medal for best performance in History Special (1998). A Junior Fulbright Scholar (2000-2002) and a recipient of the George Mason Federation scholarship (2004).

Conference presentations – which include foreign policy, human security, diaspora, conflict analysis, and narrative analysis – highlight the range of interests.

Volunteer positions include Secretary, Sri Lanka Federation of University Women (SLFUW) and the Council Member, Sri Lanka Historical Association.



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March 31, 2011
This research questioned the assumption that intergroup interaction does not exist among Sri Lankan diaspora, who are often presented as archetypes of conflict-driven divided diaspora. In the process, it questioned the effectiveness of such positive contact in...
Category: Doctoral Dissertation
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Join the ICAR community and doctoral student Maneesha Sampath Wanasinghe-Pasqual as she defends her dissertation, entitled:"An Analysis of the Efficacy of Positive Intergroup Contact Among the Sri Lankan Diaspora."Questions and Discussion welcomedFull abstract below 
March 31, 2011
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