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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/...

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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/...

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Maureen @maureenfubara.bsky.social · Feb 18

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

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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/...

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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

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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

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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/...

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Hanne Fjelde @hannefjelde.bsky.social · Sep 21

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

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