Senior Lecturer
College of Business, Government and Law
Jessica is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the College of Business, Government and Law. Jessica is an expert in internationl conflict and provides regular analysis for national and international media outlets on global conflicts. Jessica's research interests include conflict, threat perceptions, and post-conflict institution-building with a focus on the Middle East as well as Russia / Ukraine.
Jessica also focuses on innovative curriculum design at the tertiary level, with a particular interest in participatory educational methods to develop graduates' professional and interpersonal competencies including conflict management, cultural capability, leadership and negotiation skills.
Key interests: conflict, threat-perceptions, institution-building
PODCAST
Jessica hosts a podcast "War in Ukraine: Update from Kyiv" with analysis of the Ukraine conflict, as well as deep dives into issues of warfighting, strategy and leadership.
SELECT MEDIA & ANALYSIS - recent and select only
For full list of media and analysis see here: jessicagenauer.com
Doctorate from the School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University - graduated 2018
Masters degree in Political Science from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem - graduated 2011
Bachelor of Asian Studies from the Australian National University - graduated 2006 (majoring in development studies; Vietnamese language; Arabic language)
Vice President and Executive Dean's Teaching and Learning Innovation Award, 2022. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize the production of digital media to enhance student learning. Jointly awarded to Dr. Luis da Vinha and Dr. Jessica Genauer. College of Business Government and Law, Flinders University.
PROJECTS
ANALYSIS
THE CONVERSATION Will the World See More Wars or Unrest in 2024? Here are 5 Hotspots to Watch December 2023
THE CONVERSATION Will the Israel-Hamas War Become a Regional Conflict: Here are four countries that could be pivotal October 2023Program Director: Politics and International Relations
CURRENT SUPERVISION
- PhD thesis: How do local Chinese populations in Malaysia navigate Taiwanese and PRC influences? Yun Seh Lee
- Honours thesis: How are private military companies employed to achieve national security objectives? Sam Cookson-Butler
- Honours thesis: How can the Bahai'i approach to Peacebuilding inform current approaches? Omid Nikooeighamsari
SELECT MEDIA & ANALYSIS - recent and select only
For full list of media and analysis see here: jessicagenauer.com
Fiveaa radio. Comment on President Joe Biden's visit to Israel in wake of conflict between Israel and Hamas https://omny.fm/shows/evenings-with-matthew-pantelis/what-u-s-president-joe-bidens-trip-to-israel-means October 2023
ABC NEWS PM. Comment on Zelensky’s visit to the United States. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/ukraine-drums-up-international-support-ahead-of-winter/102891986 September 2023
ABC NEWS Comment on Ukraine's defence minister being dismissed https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/worldtoday/ukraines-defence-minister-dismissed/102811534 September 2023
ABC NEWS PM Comment on Prigozhin's alleged death and implications for Putin's regime https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/questions-over-future-of-wagner-mercenary-group/102779026 August 2023
ABC NEWS Comment on the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/will-ukraine-join-nato-/102584966 July 2023
Bloomberg, US Comment on significance of Prgozhin's attempted insurrection https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2023-06-26/jessica-genauer-on-the-latest-on-russia-radio June 2023
9 NEWS Comment on Prigozhin and the Wagner group 'attempted coup' https://www.9news.com.au/world/russia-rebellion-whats-next-for-vladimir-putin/c39f454b-5c69-4352-b0e5-da81e8fb0cab June 2023
ABC The World Today. Comment on control of Bakhmut and fighter jets for Ukraine: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/worldtoday/ukraine-denies-russian-claims-it-s-taken-city-of-bakhmut/102377148 May 2023
SBS News Comment on Finland joining NATO: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/vladimir-putin-was-furious-over-ukraines-nato-hopes-but-on-finlands-its-a-different-story/auwfzmvld April 2023