The Politics of Haunting and Memory in International Relations

International Relations traditionally overlooks the role of dead bodies and memorialization practices, but this study reveals how statecraft relies on constructing clear divisions between life and death. Drawing on Jacques Derrida's concept of hauntology, it explores the politics of memory through three empirical cases: Rwandan genocide memorials (including Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi, and Bisesero), undocumented immigrants dying at the US-Mexico border, and 9/11 memorialization. The research offers a unique perspective by examining these spaces from the viewpoint of dead bodies, challenging conventional narratives in critical international relations, security studies, and memory studies.

Auchter, J. (2014). The Politics of Haunting and Memory in International Relations. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315867021