Dr Jessica Genauer
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 executive training with an emphasis on cultural capability and intercultural leadership. Jessica engages in innovative curriculum design at the tertiary level, with a particular interest in participatory educational methods to develop graduates' professional and interpersonal competencies including cultural capability, leadership, conflict management and negotiation skills.
Key interests: culutral capability, intercultural leadership, conflict, threat-perceptions, institution-building
PODCAST
Jessica hosted a podcast "War in Ukraine: Update from Kyiv" throughout 2022 and 2023 with analysis of the Ukraine conflict, as well as deep dives into issues of warfighting, strategy and leadership.
MEDIA (select only)
2025
- Canberra Times Comment on conflicts in 2025 https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8857234/uncertainty-to-reign-in-2025-geopolitical-outlook/
2024
- ABC NEWs Comment on Ukraine war under a Trump Presidency https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-26/ukraine-life-in-russia-occupied-territories-war-trump-putin/104573300 november
- ABC PM Comment on Israel – Hamas war https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/pm/us-warns-israel-to-boost-gaza-aid-/104480982 OCTOBER
- CHANNEL NEWS ASIA Comment on Israel’s ground invasion into Lebanon https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/daily-cuts/israels-ground-invasion-lebanon-where-does-it-end-4653471 OCTOBER
- 9 News Comment on rising tensions in the Middle East https://www.9news.com.au/world/israel-hamas-war-why-iran-tensions-risk-all-out-war/b0a8f35f-e786-4501-941b-4dbee8f6d3d0 August
- Channel News Asia Comment on Ishmael Haniyeh's death in Tehran https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/daily-cuts/death-ismail-haniyeh-what-happens-now-4518836 August
- Channel News Asia Comment on ISIS-K bombing in Moscow https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/daily-cuts/isis-attacks-russia-4219291 March
- SBS News Comment on on-war in Ukraine https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/in-ukraine-russia-has-made-its-largest-advance-in-nine-months-what-does-it-mean-for-the-war/h2w2obaq2 February
2023
- SKY NEWS. Comment on Israel's ground operation into Gaza. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrBK3V57H7Q October
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- Aboriginal Cultural Capability Toolkit, SA local government, 2023-2024. Project leads: Dr. Joanne Buckskin; Dr. Jessica Genauer; Associate Prof. Michelle Gander. Awarded by: Local Government Association (LGA) of South Australia https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/members/financial-sustainability/grants/research-and-publications/library/2023/local-government-aboriginal-cultural-capability-toolkit
- Pacific Cultural Capability Microcredential for Australian Public Service (APS), 2023-2024. Project lead: Dr. Jessica Genauer. Awarded by: Australian Public Service Commission (APSC)
ANALYSIS
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AUSTRALIAN OUTLOOK co-authored with Dr. Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva Shifting Geopolitics of Central Asia: The Regional Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War 2024
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THE CONVERSATION Could Ukraine be Headed Towards a Frozen Conflict? 2024
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THE CONVERSATION Will the World See More Wars or Unrest in 2024? Here are 5 Hotspots to Watch 2023
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THE CONVERSATION Will the Israel-Hamas War Become a Regional Conflict: Here are four countries that could be pivotal 2023
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AUSTRALIAN OUTLOOK Zelenskyy and Putin’s Distinct Understandings of National Identity Will Shape Support for Each Side in 2023 2023
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THE CONVERSATION A Struggle Between Normality and Madness: Why Volodymyr Zelesnky's Speeches Have Captured the World's Attention 2022
- Teaching Program Director: Politics and International Relations
- Course Coordinator: Master of Public Policy; Master of Public Administration
ACCREDITATIONS: FACILITATION AND LEADERSHIP
- CQ® Cultural Intelligence Certified Facilitator, Cultural Intelligence Center, 2024
- Power Intelligence Coaching Lab, Dr. Julie Diamond, Diamond Leadership, 2024
- The Impact Lab: Teamwork and collaboration, Diarmid Lee, 2023
- Strategic Communication, Jane Wundersitz, Wundertraining Consutancy, 2023
- Leading Change for Yourself and Others: A neuroscience approach, Sonya Hughes; People Innovation Consulting, 2022
- Professional Certificate in Innovation for Transformation (PCIT), Innovation and Enterprise, Flinders University, 2022
- Facilitation, Coaching and Leadership Training, Dr. Max Schupbach; Deep Democracy Institute, 2020
CURRENT SUPERVISION
- PhD thesis: How do local Chinese populations in Malaysia navigate Taiwanese and PRC influences? Yun Seh Lee
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
- Conflict/Disputes
- Constitution
- Elections
- Foreign policy
- War
- Middle East
- Russia
- Ukraine
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