Research
My research focuses on the means by which civil wars are ended and the implications the terms of settlements have for the peace that follows. I have explored the implications that power-sharing settlements have for the duration of the peace (Journal of Conflict Resolution, International Organization 2001, American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Peace Research, and Crafting Peace: Power Sharing Institutions and the Negotiated Resolution of Civil Wars); for the fate of armed opponents following civil wars (Conflict Management and Peace Science); and for the nature of democracy in post-civil war states (World Politics). I am also interested in the effects that economic liberalization and globalization have on civil war onset (International Organization 2010) and the provision of public goods (Social Science Quarterly).
My current research interests include investigating the effects that power sharing has on women’s political rights following civil war and more generally on power relations among a variety of actors in post-conflict states.
I am also currently involved in studies using survey research and conjoint experiments to analyze the effect that power-sharing settlements have on citizens' trust in government and citizens' support for inclusive civil war peace settlements. These studies have been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and Folke Bernadotte Academy.
My current research interests include investigating the effects that power sharing has on women’s political rights following civil war and more generally on power relations among a variety of actors in post-conflict states.
I am also currently involved in studies using survey research and conjoint experiments to analyze the effect that power-sharing settlements have on citizens' trust in government and citizens' support for inclusive civil war peace settlements. These studies have been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and Folke Bernadotte Academy.