Dr. Anne Holper (previously Kraus), Co-Director
Dr. Anne Holper, conflict researcher, supervisor/coach and mediator, is one of the two Co-Directors of the Center for Peace Mediation.
Studies in Comparative Literature, German Literature, European Ethnology (HU/FU Berlin), PhD in Political Philosophy/Applied Ethics and Sinology (LMU Munich), with research stays at Renmin University of China Beijing as fellow of the Center for Applied Policy Research (CAP). Certified supervisor and coach (DGSv), trained mediator (MuCDR).
Heading the Tough Choices Cluster of Viadrina, ETH Zurich, swisspeace and Kiev Mohyla Academy, Anne Holper develops practical methodologies for managing dilemmas in peace processes, merging experiential and theoretical knowledge from various fields. She provides conceptual and methodological support within the Center`s Mediation Hub at the Federal Foreign Office. As a supervisor and coach, she supports various types of actors from the peacebuilding sector. After focusing on EU-China relations in her PhD, her regional focus is now mainly on Ukraine, where she has supported insider dialogue actors (The Common House) and is now doing research on dialogues between polarized groups. Her teaching is dedicated to innovative forms of transfer between academic and practical knowledge. Her publications include studies on dilemma management in peace processes, normative frameworks, procedural justice, dialogue between politically polarized groups, intercultural process design and action research.
Studies in Comparative Literature, German Literature, European Ethnology (HU/FU Berlin), PhD in Political Philosophy/Applied Ethics and Sinology (LMU Munich), with research stays at Renmin University of China Beijing as fellow of the Center for Applied Policy Research (CAP). Certified supervisor and coach (DGSv), trained mediator (MuCDR).
Heading the Tough Choices Cluster of Viadrina, ETH Zurich, swisspeace and Kiev Mohyla Academy, Anne Holper develops practical methodologies for managing dilemmas in peace processes, merging experiential and theoretical knowledge from various fields. She provides conceptual and methodological support within the Center`s Mediation Hub at the Federal Foreign Office. As a supervisor and coach, she supports various types of actors from the peacebuilding sector. After focusing on EU-China relations in her PhD, her regional focus is now mainly on Ukraine, where she has supported insider dialogue actors (The Common House) and is now doing research on dialogues between polarized groups. Her teaching is dedicated to innovative forms of transfer between academic and practical knowledge. Her publications include studies on dilemma management in peace processes, normative frameworks, procedural justice, dialogue between politically polarized groups, intercultural process design and action research.
Areas of Expertise
Methods and Norms of Peace Mediation and Third Party Intervention; Decision Making; Dilemmas in Peace Processes; Ukraine Crisis; Dialogue in Polarized Groups; Action/Practice Research; Reflective Practice, Supervision, Coaching; Political Philosophy; Procedural Ethics
Publications
- Holper/Kirchhoff (2021, upcoming): Rethinking the Professionalisation of Peace Mediation. In: Turner/Waehlisch (ed.): Rethinking Peace Mediation. Critical Perspectives on International Peacemaking. Bristol: The Bristol University Press.
- Holper/Kirchhoff (2020, upcoming): (Dys-)Functions and Potentials of Norms as a Guidance System for Peace Mediators. In: Swiss Political Science Review, Special Issue "Norms in International Peace Mediation".
- Holper/Kirchhoff/Würkert (2020, upcoming): Normen als Ordnungsrahmen der Friedensmediation. In: Zeitschrift für Friedens- und Konfliktforschung.
- Holper/Kyselova (2020, upcoming): Inclusion Dilemmas in Peacebuilding and Dialogues in Ukraine. In: Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology.
- Holper/Kirchhoff (ed.) (2020): Friedensmediation - Spannungsfeld aus Methodik, Macht und Politik. Interdisziplinäre Studien zu Mediation und Konfliktmanagement. Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlag.
- Holper (2020). Fake News und wirkliche Wahrheiten: Was der Band “Post-truth and the mediation of reality” für die Arbeit mit gesellschaftlichen Konflikten bereithält. In: Konfliktdynamik 9 (2).
- Holper/Kirchhoff/Leschinski/Röder/Vogt/von Dobeneck/Walter-Drop (2020): Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fragile contexts and foreign policy instruments. Joint Paper of the Academic Researchers seconded to the Directorate-General for Humanitarian Assistance, Crisis Prevention, Stabilisation and Post-Conflict Reconstruction of the Federal Foreign Office. / Auswirkungen der Covid-19 Pandemie auf fragile Kontexte und außenpolitische Instrumente. Gemeinsames Papier der Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler in der Abteilung für Krisenprävention, Stabilisierung, Konfliktnachsorge und Humanitäre Hilfe des Auswärtigen Amtes.
- IMSD (2020): Konzept Friedensmediation in die außenpolitische Praxis umsetzen! Stellungnahme für den Unterausschuss Zivile Krisenprävention, Konfliktbearbeitung & vernetztes Handeln.
- Kraus/Frazer/Kirchhoff/Kyselova/Mason/Palmiano Federer (2019): Dilemmas and Trade-Offs in Peacemaking: A Framework for Navigating Difficult Decisions, in: Politics and Governance, Vol. 7 (4), 331-342.
- IMSD/Federal Foreign Office (2019): The normative framework and the international legal basis of peace mediation. Peace Mediation and Mediation Support Fact Sheet.
- Kirchhoff/Kraus (2018): "...es lassen sich, wie so oft in Konflikten, zwei komplett unterschiedliche Geschichte erzählen". In: Politik & Gesellschaft, Vol. 21.
- Kraus/Kyselova (2018): Doing Action Research on Dialogues in Ukraine. In: Zeitschrift für Beratungs- und Managementwissenschaften. Special Issue: Conflict Resolution and Peace Initiatives, 64-71.
- AK Curriculum und Didaktik der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Friedens- und Konfliktforschung (AFK) (2018): Mitteilung an den Wissenschaftsrat zur Evaluation der Friedens- und Konfliktforschung in Deutschland und Österreich.
- IMSD/Auswärtiges Amt (2017): Normativer Bezugsrahmen und völkerrechtliche Grundlagen der Friedensmediation. Fact Sheet-Reihe Friedensmediation und Mediation Support, Nr. 5.
- Kyselova/Kraus/Kirchhoff/von Dobeneck (2017): Track III Dialogues in Ukraine: Full Research Report. Center for Peace Mediation/Kiev-Mohyla Academy.
- Kraus/Kirchhoff/Mason (2017): Safe Spaces: Mapping the Red Lines in Peacemakers` Trade-Offs. Research Outline for B/Orders in Motion Seed Money Project 2018-2019.
- Kerber/Kraus (ed.) (2017): Dialogue in Odessa, Ukraine. Findings and suggestions based on a series of interviews with local dialogue actors, carried out in Odessa in 2015. Center for Peace Mediation.
- Kirchhoff/Kraus (2017): Mediation in internationalen Konflikten und Friedensprozessen. In: eds. Trenczek/Berning/Lenz, Mediation und Konfliktmanagement. 2. überarb. Aufl. Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, 620-626.
- IMSD/Auswärtiges Amt (2016): Konfliktanalyse und Mediation Entry Points. Fact Sheet-Reihe Friedensmediation und Mediation Support, Nr. 4.
- von Dobeneck/Kraus/Kyselova (2016): Challenges to Mediation and Dialogue in Ukraine: Distrust in Procedures and a Dysfunctional Market. Discussion Paper.
- Kirchhoff/Kraus/von Dobeneck (2016): Von Elefanten und Papiertigern in der Friedensmediation. In: PeaceLab2016: Krisenprävention weiter denken.
- Kirchhoff/Kraus (2016): Von Zauberhänden und Verregelungsskepsis: Normen im Konflikt. In: Konfliktdynamik, Vol. 04.
- Kirchhoff/Kraus (2016): Konflikte und Normen. Ein Gespräch mit Birgit Gantz-Rathmann, Christoph Möllers und Alexander Redlich. In: Konfliktdynamik, Vol. 04.
- Mediation Support Network (2016): Challenges to Mediation Support in Hot Wars. Learnings from Syria and Ukraine. MSN Discussion Points 7.
- Kirchhoff/Kraus (2014): Kann Mediation nicht schaden? Eine Replik auf "Kann Mediation schaden? Konfliktsensitivität in internationalen Friedensverhandlungen." In: Konfliktdynamik, Vol. 04.
- Mediation Support Network (2013): Mind the Gap: How Mediation Support Can Better Respond to the Needs of Local Societies. Mediation Support Network Discussion Points 4.
- IMSD (2013): Friedensmediation: Kurzinformation und Vorschläge für die Politik. Non-Paper for the German Parliament
- Mediation Support Network (2013): Translating Guidance into Practice: Commentary on the UN Guidance for Effective Mediation. Mediation Support Network Discussion Points 2.
- Initiative Mediation Support Germany (2013): Friedensmediation in den Koalitionsvertrag Integrieren. Non-Paper for the German Parliament
- Kirchhoff/Kraus (2012): Mediation in internationalen Konflikten und Friedensprozessen. In: eds. Trenczek/Berning/Lenz, Mediation und Konfliktmanagement. Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, 620-626.
- Kraus/Kirchhoff (2012): What Will Be the Face and the Soul of EU Peace Mediation? In: Tamminen (ed.), Strengthening the EU’s peace mediation capacities: Leveraging for peace through new ideas. Finnish Institute for International Affairs, Helsinki, 81-89.
- Kirchhoff/Kraus (2012): Peace Mediation in the EU Context - State of Play of the Establishment Process. Analysis of and comments on an experts' symposium. Center for Peace Mediation, Berlin.
- Kraus/Wuensche (2011): Conflict Management & the EU. Report of the Discussion Panel at the 20th Economic Forum Krynica Zdroj, Poland.
- Kraus (2011): Interkulturelle Verfahrensethik. Ein Modell zur Vermittlung von Konflikten zwischen partikularen Verfahrensnormen. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer (Reihe Ethik im Diskurs).
- Kraus (2011): Culture-sensitive Process Design: Overcoming Ethical and Methodological Dilemmas. In: Mason/ Sguaitamatti (eds.), Religion in Conflict Transformation. Politorbis, Vol. 52(2), 35ff.
- Becker/Gläßer/Kraus/Kremer/Wendenburg (2010): 3. Berliner Symposium zur Gerichtlichen Mediation. Gerichtliche Mediation – quo vadis? Gerichtliche Mediation zwischen Etablierung und Sackgasse. Symposiumsbericht. Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)/Landgericht Berlin/Rechtsanwaltskammer Berlin.
- Kirchhoff/Kraus/Kremer (2009): Konfliktmanagement (III) – Von den Komponenten zum System. Bericht zur Tagung an der Bucerius Law School. Institut für Konfliktmanagement Europa-Universität Viadrina.
- Kirchhoff/Kraus/Wählisch (2008): Mediative Methoden in der internationalen Friedensförderung. Symposium Report. Center for Peace Mediation/Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance Berlin.
- Kraus (2008): China und Europa: Verhandeln zwischen verschiedenen Verfahrenspräferenzen. In: Mehta/Rückert, Mediation. Instrument der Konfliktregelung und Dienstleistung. Wien, Falter. 122ff.
- Kraus (2008): Vermittlung in Verfahrenskonflikten zwischen europäischen und chinesischen Parteien. In: Zeitschrift für Konfliktmanagement 1.
- Gläßer/Kraus/Wendenburg (2008): 2. Berliner Symposium zur Gerichtlichen Mediation. Zukunftsperspektiven Gerichtlicher Mediation – Richterschaft, Anwaltschaft und Wissenschaft im Austausch. Symposiumsbericht. Europa-Universität Viadrina/Landgericht Berlin/Anwaltskammer Berlin.
- Kraus (2007): Chinese-European Dispute Resolution in China: Towards Culturally Matching Procedures. In: EU-China European Studies. Center for Applied Policy Research (CAP) Munich.
