Human Rights · Diplomacy · EducationDr. Jared O. Bell — Human Rights Expert, Former U.S. Diplomat, and Educator
Expert in post-conflict development, human rights, and transitional justice, with 15+ years of experience across diplomacy, academia, and international development.
Al Jazeera Balkans
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NTN24
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The Hill
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CounterPunch
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Foreign Policy in Focus
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International Policy Digest
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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
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LA Progressive
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ZNetwork
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Dissident Voice
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UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab
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Sarajevo Times
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Foreign Policy Magazine
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World Politics Review
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Al Jazeera Balkans • NTN24 • The Hill • CounterPunch • Foreign Policy in Focus • International Policy Digest • Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung • LA Progressive • ZNetwork • Dissident Voice • UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab • Sarajevo Times • Foreign Policy Magazine • World Politics Review •
Areas of FocusWhere policy, justice, and human experience meet
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Post-Conflict Development
Rebuilding institutions, services and trust in societies emerging from war.
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Transitional Justice
Truth-telling, accountability and reparative approaches after mass atrocity.
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Human Rights & Atrocity Prevention
Early warning, civil society advocacy, and protection of vulnerable communities.
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Foreign Policy & Global Response
How states, donors and multilateral bodies respond to crisis and coercion.
Selected WritingEssays and analysis
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Foreign Policy
Rethinking Transitional Justice in Bosnia
Bosnia shows economic integration can advance reconciliation when transitional justice mechanisms remain politically stalled.
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The Hill
Jimmy Carter’s human rights legacy in US foreign policy
Carter’s presidency demonstrated how centering human rights could reshape U.S. foreign policy, diplomacy, and America’s global leadership.
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la pROGRESSIVE
Othered: The Sudan Genocide 'Not Our Problem'
The genocide and carnage in Sudan have been “Othered”, something that happens over there, as if African suffering were inevitable rather than a global moral emergency.
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Dr. Bell is an inspiring speaker who combines deep expertise in human rights with the ability to connect complex global issues to real human experiences.
Speaking Engagement Feedback
Media & TelevisionInterviews, panels and appearances
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TV Interview
Expert Analysis · U.S. Sanctions
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TV Panel
Diplomacy & the Iran File
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NTN24
Former U.S. Diplomat · Interview
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NTN24
Regional Alliances & Foreign Policy
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TV Interview
Geopolitical Analysis
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Al- Qahera News
Arabic Broadcast Feature
About Dr. Jared O. BellFormer U.S. Diplomat, Educator, and Advocate for Justice
From post-war Bosnia to Central Africa, Dr. Bell has advanced human rights, supported democratic transitions, and strengthened civil society. A former U.S. diplomat with USAID and current faculty member at NYU's Center for Global Affairs, he bridges scholarship, diplomacy, and humanitarian leadership.
Former Senior Advisor & U.S. Foreign Service Officer with USAID
Bosnia · Nicaragua · Washington D.C.
The BookFrozen Justice
Lessons from Bosnia and Herzegovina's Failed Transitional Justice Strategy Vernon Press, 2018
Drawing on a survey of nearly 500 people across Sarajevo, Mostar and Banja Luka, the book examines why the national transitional justice strategy failed to deliver reconciliation, and what a fuller reckoning with the past would require.
Recent ArticlesFrom the blog
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