Maja Davidović
Scholar of international relations and author of Governing the Past: 'Never Again' and the Transitional Justice Project (Cambridge UP, 2025), researching transitional justice, memory, and post-conflict governance in the former Yugoslavia.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 55min
Maja Davidović, "Governing the Past: 'Never Again' and the Transitional Justice Project" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Maja Davidović, a scholar of international relations and author, dives into the intricacies of transitional justice in the context of post-conflict Bosnia. She critiques the 'Never Again' promise, revealing how it can paradoxically sustain fears of recurrence. Davidović shares personal experiences that shaped her research, discusses the role of the ICTY in history-making, and highlights the importance of ongoing practices for peace. Her insights challenge conventional narratives and suggest alternative paths for communities grappling with their past.
Dec 5, 2025 • 55min
Maja Davidović, "Governing the Past: 'Never Again' and the Transitional Justice Project" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Maja Davidović, a scholar specializing in transitional justice and post-conflict governance, discusses her insightful new book. She challenges the effectiveness of transitional justice in soothing conflict-related anxieties within communities. Drawing on personal experiences from the former Yugoslavia, Maja explores how these justice efforts often heighten fears of renewed conflict instead of alleviating them. She also highlights grassroots movements for peace, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming collective memories and building trust across fragmented societies.
