How can peace best be promoted following civil war? We explore this question in a workshop at the University of Birmingham.
I work on post-conflict power-sharing and the political economy of civil war and development. My objective is to understand the effects of conflict resolution efforts and post-conflict reconstruction on political order and society. Ongoing projects explore resource redistribution, political trust, and contentious politics after civil war.
I also coordinate the Citizens in Peace Processes (CIPP) research network. This network advances our understanding of the role citizens play in shaping the potential for and nature of the peace following civil wars. It facilitates scholarship and knowledge exchange to inform practitioners supporting citizen engagement in peace processes.
What are the roles and perceptions of citizens in civil war peace processes?
What is the effect of security zones on political and economic development?
How does power-sharing affect resource redistribution after civil war?
Measuring the promises and practices of power-sharing after civil war.
How does the organization of rebel groups shape civilian victimization in internal armed conflicts?
My current teaching is focused on social science research methods:
I have also taught classes at the University of Hamburg and University of Nottingham. Please see here for a list of my previous courses.
How can peace best be promoted following civil war? We explore this question in a workshop at the University of Birmingham.