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Marianne Dahl @mariannedahl.bsky.social · Aug 29

📊 New dataset and paper alert!
We’re proud to launch the Opposition Movements and Groups (OMG) Dataset, 1789–2019: a global dataset covering 1,452 mass mobilization movements. It was just published in Comparative Political Studies. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Hanne Fjelde @hannefjelde.bsky.social · Aug 19

I am hiring! 1-2 post-docs to join my project on political violence in democracies at @uupeace.bsky.social!

UppsalaPeaceConflict @uupeace.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are looking for 1–2 postdoctoral researchers to join the project “Political Violence in Democracies”, led by @hannefjelde.bsky.social

📌 Full-time, 2-year postdoctoral position
📆 Start Date: Dec 1, (or by agreement)
📍 Location: Uppsala
⏳ Apply by: Oct 1

Read more: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

UppsalaPeaceConflict @uupeace.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are looking for 1–2 postdoctoral researchers to join the project “Political Violence in Democracies”, led by @hannefjelde.bsky.social

📌 Full-time, 2-year postdoctoral position
📆 Start Date: Dec 1, (or by agreement)
📍 Location: Uppsala
⏳ Apply by: Oct 1

Read more: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

Government and Opposition @govandopp.bsky.social · May 19

In our April 2025 issue -

"Viewing Violence through a Partisan Lens: How Electoral Violence Shapes Citizens' Support for Democracy" - tinyurl.com/5frcbjm5

by @hannefjelde.bsky.social & @golafs.bsky.social

@uupeace.bsky.social

Hanne Fjelde @hannefjelde.bsky.social · Apr 28

The dividends of peacekeeping may extend to improved local economic development in post-conflict societies, our new research in @bjpols.bsky.social shows 👇

British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · Apr 25

From February 2025 -

Do the Lights Stay on? Deployment and Withdrawal of Peacekeepers and Their Effect on Local Economic Development - cup.org/3X76wbG

- Deniz Cil, @hannefjelde.bsky.social, Lisa Hultman, Nils W. Metternich & @desireenilsson.bsky.social

#OpenAccess

BJPolS abstract discussing the impact of UN peacekeepers' withdrawal on local economic development, using large-N subnational analysis and a DID estimation approach. The text highlights expected positive correlations and potential economic outcomes, including examining cash injections and aid presence.

British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · Apr 25

From February 2025 -

Do the Lights Stay on? Deployment and Withdrawal of Peacekeepers and Their Effect on Local Economic Development - cup.org/3X76wbG

- Deniz Cil, @hannefjelde.bsky.social, Lisa Hultman, Nils W. Metternich & @desireenilsson.bsky.social

#OpenAccess

Neeraj Prasad @neerajprsd.bsky.social · Apr 4

My article with @hannefjelde.bsky.social & U Daxecker is now published in V87(2) of @thejop.bsky.social. Here is 🧵summarizing our findings:

We argue that misinformation can induce affective shifts that increase out-group animosity and fuel polarization.

doi.org/10.1086/732979

Misinformation, Narratives, and Intergroup Attitudes: Evidence from India | The Journal of Politics: Vol 87, No 2

Much research examines citizens’ beliefs in misinformation and whether these beliefs can be corrected, but we know far less about how misinformation impacts social attitudes. We propose that misinform...

doi.org

Maureen @maureenfubara.bsky.social · Feb 18

Excited to host @hannefjelde.bsky.social, next week! Event details here: shorturl.at/t0QCj

Hanne Fjelde @hannefjelde.bsky.social · Jan 19

Just a reminder! Come join our wonderful department. We are hiring a senior lecturer and associate senior lecturer @uupeace.bsky.social

Sebastian van Baalen @sebastianvanbaalen.se · Dec 10

Do you want to work with world-class conflict researchers in a supportive environment? Come be my new colleague! @uupeace.bsky.social is hiring a Senior Lecturer and an Associate Senior Lecturer. More info here ➡️ www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

and here ➡️ www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

Conflictsky

Hanne Fjelde @hannefjelde.bsky.social · Dec 12

So incredibly happy and grateful to the Wallenberg foundation for the opportunity to pursue this research agenda for the next five years! More news to come! 🥳

UppsalaPeaceConflict @uupeace.bsky.social · Dec 12

Our Prof. Hanne Fjelde has been appointed a Wallenberg Scholar. The programme seeks to provide Sweden’s best senior researchers with the opportunity to pursue curiosity-driven, long-term research. We congratulate Professor Fjelde on this tremendous accomplishment!

www.uu.se/en/departmen...

Hanne Fjelde appointed Wallenberg Scholar - Uppsala University

www.uu.se

UppsalaPeaceConflict @uupeace.bsky.social · Dec 12

Our Prof. Hanne Fjelde has been appointed a Wallenberg Scholar. The programme seeks to provide Sweden’s best senior researchers with the opportunity to pursue curiosity-driven, long-term research. We congratulate Professor Fjelde on this tremendous accomplishment!

www.uu.se/en/departmen...

Hanne Fjelde appointed Wallenberg Scholar - Uppsala University

www.uu.se

Sebastian van Baalen @sebastianvanbaalen.se · Dec 10

Do you want to work with world-class conflict researchers in a supportive environment? Come be my new colleague! @uupeace.bsky.social is hiring a Senior Lecturer and an Associate Senior Lecturer. More info here ➡️ www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

and here ➡️ www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

Conflictsky

Jonas Linde @jonaslinde.bsky.social · Nov 28

Great opportunity to do a PhD at the great Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg! www.gu.se/en/political...

We are looking for 4-5 new PhD students in Political Science

The Department of Political Science announces 4-5 PhD (Doctoral Studentship) Positions with a general focus. The application deadline is January 30, 2025. The positions are fully funded for four years...

www.gu.se

Hanne Fjelde @hannefjelde.bsky.social · Nov 26

War impacts on human development - our new literature review out in World Development!

Stefan Döring @stefandoring.bsky.social · Nov 24

Check out our latest article, led by Paola Vesco, reviewing literature on war impacts through an inter-disciplinary theoretical framework. We review studies across 9 dimensions of human development: doi.org/10.1016/j.wo...

@prioresearch.bsky.social
@uupeace.bsky.social #conflictsky #polisci

Hanne Fjelde @hannefjelde.bsky.social · Nov 26

Congratulations Dr Olafsdottir 🥳

Gudlaug (Gulla) Olafsdottir @golafs.bsky.social · Nov 25

Last Friday I successfully defended my dissertation. I am endlessly grateful for my supervisors @hannefjelde.bsky.social, @krishogl.bsky.social and Espen Geelmuyden Rød for their guidance during this process. Many thanks to my fantastic opponent, @sdhyde.bsky.social, for the stimulating discussion!

UppsalaPeaceConflict @uupeace.bsky.social · Nov 22

Gudlaug Olafsdottir successfully defended her doctoral dissertation today. Congratulations! 🎉

Gulla’s thesis Precarious Paths to Democracy: Electoral Violence and the Struggle for Democratization, examines the relationship between electoral violence and democratization.

Gudlaug (Gulla) Olafsdottir @golafs.bsky.social · Nov 25

Last Friday I successfully defended my dissertation. I am endlessly grateful for my supervisors @hannefjelde.bsky.social, @krishogl.bsky.social and Espen Geelmuyden Rød for their guidance during this process. Many thanks to my fantastic opponent, @sdhyde.bsky.social, for the stimulating discussion!

UppsalaPeaceConflict @uupeace.bsky.social · Nov 22

Gudlaug Olafsdottir successfully defended her doctoral dissertation today. Congratulations! 🎉

Gulla’s thesis Precarious Paths to Democracy: Electoral Violence and the Struggle for Democratization, examines the relationship between electoral violence and democratization.

Stefan Döring @stefandoring.bsky.social · Nov 24

Check out our latest article, led by Paola Vesco, reviewing literature on war impacts through an inter-disciplinary theoretical framework. We review studies across 9 dimensions of human development: doi.org/10.1016/j.wo...

@prioresearch.bsky.social
@uupeace.bsky.social #conflictsky #polisci

Annekatrin Deglow @annedeglow.bsky.social · Nov 21

@hannefjelde.bsky.social and me have a new open access article out in @democratization.bsky.social! doi.org/10.1080/1351...

We study how militarized elections shape citizens’ support for democratic rights – and present evidence from a vignette experiment in India 🪖🗳️

Thread follows ⬇️

Militarized elections and citizens’ support for democratic rights: evidence from India

Across the world, many citizens go to the polls amidst armed threats from both state and non-state actors. How do militarized elections affect citizens’ willingness to accept restrictions on democr...

doi.org

Marianne Dahl @mariannedahl.bsky.social · Oct 6

This year's Nobel Peace Prize pays tribute to Narges Mohammadi and everyone championing women's rights, freedom, and equality across the globe. It is simply a beautiful recognition of her courage, the women dancing in the streets of Iran, and everyone boldly raising their voices against injustice.

Hanne Fjelde @hannefjelde.bsky.social · Sep 21

Can you please add me to the list? Thanks for doing this work!

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