2024 Schroeder Fellow

Myung Jung Kim is a 2024 Schroeder Fellow.  Her research project focuses on how armed actors accused of war crimes and other mass atrocities confront or manage to evade punishment in today's international legal context. In particular, she explores how the increased risk of prosecution under international and universal jurisdiction impacts rebels' operations in foreign territories—previously considered "safe havens"—thereby influencing the operational strategies of rebel groups, the peace process, and the outcomes of conflicts. Specifically, by utilizing the Cline Center's Historical Phoenix Event Data, she aims to examine the dynamics of cross-border violence spillover and the external state sponsorship in supporting foreign rebel groups within an evolving legal landscape. For more detailed information about her research, please visit www.myungjungkim.com.