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. Recent publications include Justifying Violence: Communicative ethics and the use of force in Kosovo and ‘Transforming Conflict: Trust, Empathy, and Dialogue’.

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

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