Sabah Carrim
Biographic Data
| ID | 3097858 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sabah Carrim |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sabah |
| FAMILY NAME | Carrim |
| SIGNATURE | CARRIM S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3811-0558 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
'Atrocity' Then, 'Genocide' Now
Review of: Bruce Robbins, Atrocity – A Literary History (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2025). 294 pp. (hardcover). GBP 27.99. ISBN: 9781503640559
Neuroscience and Non-Lethal Violence in Genocide
Beyond findings in psychiatry and psychology, in the last two decades, the novel field of neuroscience has expanded our purview of brain injury, pain, and trauma—basically, non-lethal forms of violence. Peeking into the brain using state-of-the-art neuroimaging enables us to discern anomalies such as brain lesions, cysts, enlarged sulci, and regions of hypoperfusion (reduced blood flow), among other things, thereby allowing us to infer connection…
Neuroscientific Evidence in Trials of Young Perpetrators Involved in Armed Conflict and Mass Atrocity
In many jurisdictions, the criminal responsibility of adults is demarcated from pre-adults (adolescents, pre-adolescents, and children) based on a threshold criterion – one is either an adult or a pre-adult, and different levels of responsibility are accordingly inferred and imputed. But in a world where complexity is growingly acknowledged, and by that token, nuance and variety, there has been a predilection for the spectrum over the binary – or…
Future Research on Theories of Evil
This reflection explores the theories of evil in the field of genocide studies and highlights a ‘blind spot’ in understanding the motives behind mass killings. It discusses various theories of evil, ranging from individual-based to situational factors, and emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of diverse and complex motives. The reflection suggests that incorporating neuroscience into genocide studies may shed light on the motives behin…
Laws, Sausages, and Creating Tribunals
Review of: Craig Etcheson, Extraordinary Justice: Law, Politics, and the Khmer Rouge Tribunals (New York: Columbia University Press, 2019). 488 pp. ISBN 978-0-231-19424-2
Harsha Walia, Border and Rule
In a world increasingly polarized by political partisanship, Harsha Walia’s Border and Rule provides a glimpse into the involvement of all factions of political power in subscribing to a capitalist, exploitative agenda, while enlightening (or disillusioning) us about those claiming the opposite. Her focus is on the plight of refugees and migrants across the world and their treatment by First World governments and ruling monarchies. Beginning in t…
Reconsidering the Classification of Perpetrators in instances of Genocide and Mass Atrocity
The terms “primary”, “mid-level” and “lower level” are employed to qualify perpetrators of mass atrocities, based on the magnitude of guilt and criminal responsibility. Could this classification be a misnomer? Could the relationship among perpetrators, or the roles they assume be more intricate, warranting a reassessment of the existing hierarchy? This paper explores the need to be more circumspect in penning perpetrators in categories, especiall…
Arts & Literature
A manifesto of the grey areas in scenarios of mass killings
Alexander Laban Hinton, Man or Monster? The Trial of a Khmer Rouge Torturer
A question that has perplexed scholars over time is the mindset of mid-level and low-level perpetrators of mass atrocities — in particular, those relying on the defence of being mere ‘puppets’ or ‘cogs in the wheel’ during trials. Addressing this topic could contribute towards studies on genocide prevention, provide the long sought-after retribution desired by victims and affect the evaluation of perpetrators’ guilt at trial. Alexander Hinton, in…
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Alexander Laban Hinton, Man or Monster? The Trial of a Khmer Rouge Torturer
A question that has perplexed scholars over time is the mindset of mid-level and low-level perpetrators of mass atrocities — in particular, those relying on the defence of being mere ‘puppets’ or ‘cogs in the wheel’ during trials. Addressing this topic could contribute towards studies on genocide prevention, provide the long sought-after retribution desired by victims and affect the evaluation of perpetrators’ guilt at trial. Alexander Hinton, in…
Reconsidering the Classification of Perpetrators in instances of Genocide and Mass Atrocity
The terms “primary”, “mid-level” and “lower level” are employed to qualify perpetrators of mass atrocities, based on the magnitude of guilt and criminal responsibility. Could this classification be a misnomer? Could the relationship among perpetrators, or the roles they assume be more intricate, warranting a reassessment of the existing hierarchy? This paper explores the need to be more circumspect in penning perpetrators in categories, especiall…
Arts & Literature
A manifesto of the grey areas in scenarios of mass killings
Laws, Sausages, and Creating Tribunals
Review of: Craig Etcheson, Extraordinary Justice: Law, Politics, and the Khmer Rouge Tribunals (New York: Columbia University Press, 2019). 488 pp. ISBN 978-0-231-19424-2
Harsha Walia, Border and Rule
In a world increasingly polarized by political partisanship, Harsha Walia’s Border and Rule provides a glimpse into the involvement of all factions of political power in subscribing to a capitalist, exploitative agenda, while enlightening (or disillusioning) us about those claiming the opposite. Her focus is on the plight of refugees and migrants across the world and their treatment by First World governments and ruling monarchies. Beginning in t…
Future Research on Theories of Evil
This reflection explores the theories of evil in the field of genocide studies and highlights a ‘blind spot’ in understanding the motives behind mass killings. It discusses various theories of evil, ranging from individual-based to situational factors, and emphasizes the need for a nuanced understanding of diverse and complex motives. The reflection suggests that incorporating neuroscience into genocide studies may shed light on the motives behin…
Neuroscientific Evidence in Trials of Young Perpetrators Involved in Armed Conflict and Mass Atrocity
In many jurisdictions, the criminal responsibility of adults is demarcated from pre-adults (adolescents, pre-adolescents, and children) based on a threshold criterion – one is either an adult or a pre-adult, and different levels of responsibility are accordingly inferred and imputed. But in a world where complexity is growingly acknowledged, and by that token, nuance and variety, there has been a predilection for the spectrum over the binary – or…
'Atrocity' Then, 'Genocide' Now
Review of: Bruce Robbins, Atrocity – A Literary History (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2025). 294 pp. (hardcover). GBP 27.99. ISBN: 9781503640559
Neuroscience and Non-Lethal Violence in Genocide
Beyond findings in psychiatry and psychology, in the last two decades, the novel field of neuroscience has expanded our purview of brain injury, pain, and trauma—basically, non-lethal forms of violence. Peeking into the brain using state-of-the-art neuroimaging enables us to discern anomalies such as brain lesions, cysts, enlarged sulci, and regions of hypoperfusion (reduced blood flow), among other things, thereby allowing us to infer connection…
Political science (7 works) · Criminology (5 works) · Genocide (5 works) · Law (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Global Peace and Security Dynamics (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Torture, Ethics, and Law (3 works) · Art (2 works)