Naomi Head

Naomi Head is a Lecturer in Politics at the University of Glasgow. She works on conflict transformation, critical theory, dialogue and empathy, and is equally passionate about dancing Argentine tango.

The failure of empathy: European responses to the refugee crisis

In contrast to official policies, there has been a wide array of responses seeking to support and welcome refugees from within civil societies, and these should be highlighted.

By Naomi Head

/ 18 Feb 2016

Some are more equal than others: responses to political violence

While it is true that the US has, for once, signed up to a UN Security Council statement which calls for an "immediate and unconditional humanitarian cease-fire”, this might still be considered a tactical step to prevent more strongly worded resolutions against Israel being proposed in the Securit

By Naomi Head

/ 30 Jul 2014

Tango: the intimate dance of conflict transformation

Trust, dialogue, passion, communication, vulnerability and empathy. Like tango, transforming conflict is an intimate affair.

By Naomi Head

/ 22 Aug 2013