Laura J. Shepherd is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Sydney, Australia. Her primary research focuses on the United Nations Security Council's 'Women, Peace and Security' agenda, and the motifs of gender, violence and security that animate it.

Caitlin Hamilton is a researcher, writer and editor. She holds a doctorate in International Relations and has industry experience across law, education, publishing, not-for-profit and government. She is also the founder of Hamilton Editorial.