International Institute of Social Studies
International Institute of Social Studies

International Institute of Social Studies

Part of Erasmus University Rotterdam
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ISS Research

Global development & social justice research programme

Highlights

Congratulations Dr Corinne Lamain

For the successful defence of her PhD thesis on climate security

Rewatch Corinne's defence introduction
Corinne Lamain with her PhD diploma

Orange the World

Uncovering the patterns, power structures and lived realities behind gender-based violence

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Realising Palestinian Self-Determination and State Sovereignty: What next?

Call for conference papers - deadline 15 January 2026

Find out how you can submit a paper
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