I am an institutional ethnographer of global security governance, with research that examines how international justice mandates—such as counter-extremism frameworks and security reforms—are translated into practice by frontline institutions. My work spans Canada, Europe, and the Middle East, and is grounded in extensive fieldwork and policy engagement.
Teaching & Pedagogy Snapshot
I teach across international relations, socio-legal studies, and security governance, with a focus on tutorial-style, discussion-driven courses. My teaching draws on experience at Leiden University College (tutorials in Global Challenges: Peace & Justice and Introduction to Socio-Legal Studies), Leiden Law School (Counter-Terrorism Honors Seminar), and John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (graduate seminars in Applied Public Safety, Global Violence, and Law & Society, as well as undergraduate courses such as Crime Prevention).
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In addition to my academic research, I continue to engage with international organizations in applied policy and training work. I have served as a consultant and trainer for the United Nations, Civipol, and others, focusing on counter-extremism, security governance, and legal reform.
Meriem Rebbani, PhD 