Centre Thucydide – Analyse & Research in International Relations
Strategic Studies Division
CONFERENCE
WHEN WORDS FIGHT
6 September 2023
Salle des conseils, 9.00 am – 12.30 pm
Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas
12 place du Panthéon, Paris 5e
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Organized by Dr. Marie Robin (contact and questions: marie.robin@u-paris2.fr)
9h00: breakfast and welcoming of participants
9h30-9h45 Introduction: Prof Jean-Vincent Holeindre (Centre Thucydide, Université Paris Panthéon-Assas)
9h45-11h30: When words fight – State and non-state practices.
Discussant: Manon Laroche (Centre Thucydide, Université Paris Panthéon Assas)
– 9.45-10.00: “Exploring Russia’s ‘information influence’ abroad: A contribution through textual Analysis and lexicometry” – Dr Maxime Audinet (Institut de recherche stratégique de l’école militaire, IRSEM)
– 10.00-10.15: Talking to Win. The strategic importance of propagandists in armed groups” – Dr Marie Robin (Centre Thucydide, Université Paris Panthéon-Assas)
– 10.15-10.30: “Bandits and prostitutes: the role of gender in the stigmatization of former child soldiers” – Dr Sofie Rose (Center for War Studies, University of Southern Denmark)
– 10.30-10.45: “Words of peace and justice: the case of international organizations” – Johann Soufi (Former Head of UNRWA Legal Office in Gaza; Centre Thucydide, Université Paris Panthéon-Assas)
10.45-11.30: Discussion and Q&A
11h30-12h: Conclusions: Prof Tristan Mattelart (Institut français de presse, Université Paris Panthéon-Assas)
