Francesco Micaletti-Hinojal
Francesco Micaletti-Hinojal is a junior from New York City, majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Law. His research at the Center for Advanced Genocide Research will focus on the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, specifically examining how survivors perceived the involvement of international actors during the crisis. His project, entitled The Perception of Foreign Actors in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, will use both quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze survivor interviews from the USC Visual History Archive. Specifically, Francesco will investigate how survivors viewed the actions of the U.S. government, France, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), and various NGOs. Through this research, he aims to provide new insights into international humanitarian interventions and contribute to more effective global responses to future mass atrocities. Through his coursework, Francesco has developed a strong understanding of the ethical and legal complexities involved in studying genocide and humanitarian intervention. In the summer of 2024, his internship at the Holy See Mission to the United Nations further expanded his knowledge of international diplomacy and peacekeeping. There, he worked on multilateral conflict resolution strategies, gaining firsthand experience navigating the ethical and legal challenges of humanitarian action. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Lambda Delta, Francesco has earned a place on the USC Dean’s List every semester at USC. Francesco is fluent in Spanish, French, English, and Italian, and currently learning Portuguese. In the future, he plans to pursue a career in diplomacy, think-tank research, or academia.
