Johanna Söderström
@jsoderstrom.bsky.social
Senior lecturer, Department of Government, Uppsala University. Post-war politics, relational peace, state-building, taxation, veterans, focus groups, life history interviews, supervision, solidarity, Liberia, Namibia, Colombia, USA +++
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The Jervis Forum Roundtable 17-11 on Jarstad, et al, eds., Relational Peace Practices
H-Diplo | Robert Jervis International Security Studies Forum Roundtable Review 17-11 Anna Jarstad, Johanna Söderström, and Malin Åkebo, eds., Relational Peace Practices. Manchester University Press…
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Great to see this roundtable and reviews out! Looking forward to more continued conversations around peace research’s way forward!
With M Åkebo and A Jarstad
Thanks to @h-diplo.bsky.social @tlyons.bsky.social @lkriesberg.bsky.social @emmamurphy.bsky.social Paul Diehl
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With M Åkebo and A Jarstad
Thanks to @h-diplo.bsky.social @tlyons.bsky.social @lkriesberg.bsky.social @emmamurphy.bsky.social Paul Diehl
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Nora Anter defending her thesis ”Meritocratic Municipalities? Promotions in Sweden’s Local Government Bureaucracy,”
with Lene Holm Pedersen as opponent.
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with Lene Holm Pedersen as opponent.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Nora Anter defending her thesis ”Meritocratic Municipalities? Promotions in Sweden’s Local Government Bureaucracy,”
with Lene Holm Pedersen as opponent.
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with Lene Holm Pedersen as opponent.
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Yesterday, Minds & Machines published this absolute bad boy of a paper! In it, Erik Olsson and I present a new theory of surveillance for the era of quantum computing, all based on his outstanding master's thesis that I had the honor of supervising last year.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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The Quantum Panopticon: A Theory of Surveillance for the Quantum Era - Minds and Machines
The advent of quantum computing will compromise current asymmetric cryptography. Awaiting this moment, global superpowers are routinely collecting and storing encrypted data, so as to later decrypt it...
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March 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Yesterday, Minds & Machines published this absolute bad boy of a paper! In it, Erik Olsson and I present a new theory of surveillance for the era of quantum computing, all based on his outstanding master's thesis that I had the honor of supervising last year.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Studying the tax system in #Namibia, @jsoderstrom.bsky.social and Marcus Wangel show how state-citizen encounters in the case of taxation are conditioned by five interacting factors.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Public Channels of Access and State-Citizen Encounters in the Namibian Tax System - Johanna Söderström, Marcus Wangel, 2023
The ability to access the state as a taxpaying citizen is important for the purposes of building trust and reciprocity, voicing grievances and disseminating kno...
journals.sagepub.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Studying the tax system in #Namibia, @jsoderstrom.bsky.social and Marcus Wangel show how state-citizen encounters in the case of taxation are conditioned by five interacting factors.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Camille Pellerin and @jsoderstrom.bsky.social explore the everyday practices of taxpaying in Addis Ababa to find that #taxation practices are governed by either a business logic or an emotional response.
@jeasjournal.bsky.social
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@jeasjournal.bsky.social
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‘Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s’? Making sense of tax non-compliance among small business owners in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Taxation practices are embedded in a complex web of institutional and social factors, norms and values, some of which encourage, some of which depress tax compliance. Rather than simply constitutin...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Camille Pellerin and @jsoderstrom.bsky.social explore the everyday practices of taxpaying in Addis Ababa to find that #taxation practices are governed by either a business logic or an emotional response.
@jeasjournal.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@jeasjournal.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@richelbilderbeek.bsky.social presenting at the pedagogical conference too! Fun to be participating in the same conference for once!
November 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
@richelbilderbeek.bsky.social presenting at the pedagogical conference too! Fun to be participating in the same conference for once!
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Today our researchers Moa Mårtensson and @jsoderstrom.bsky.social presented att Uppsala University’s pedagogical conference their research on supervision
November 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today our researchers Moa Mårtensson and @jsoderstrom.bsky.social presented att Uppsala University’s pedagogical conference their research on supervision
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In this article, @jsoderstrom.bsky.social studies how the second experience with #elections has changed #Liberian ex-combatants' relation with democracy and experience of legitimacy.
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www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Second time around: Ex-combatants at the polls in Liberia* | The Journal of Modern African Studies | Cambridge Core
Second time around: Ex-combatants at the polls in Liberia* - Volume 51 Issue 3
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November 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In this article, @jsoderstrom.bsky.social studies how the second experience with #elections has changed #Liberian ex-combatants' relation with democracy and experience of legitimacy.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Another showcase of our research from the last few years - this week's theme thread is on #democracy, #voterbehavior and #politicalparticipation. (🧵)
November 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Another showcase of our research from the last few years - this week's theme thread is on #democracy, #voterbehavior and #politicalparticipation. (🧵)
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OSCU's next talk: Friday November 14th 16:15-17:00 at Caroline Rediviva (Café 4.5) by Elin Kronander: 'Open data - is it worth it? Insights from the PathOS-project'
November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
OSCU's next talk: Friday November 14th 16:15-17:00 at Caroline Rediviva (Café 4.5) by Elin Kronander: 'Open data - is it worth it? Insights from the PathOS-project'
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Want to learn more about the development research environment at our department? SweDev are featuring their institutional support members in a series called ”behind the research ” starting with us: swedev.dev/behind-the-r...
Behind the Research – SweDevs Institutional support members
We are excited to introduce a new series highlighting our institutional support members. The members play a central role in the growth and development of our network. The first institution to take the...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Want to learn more about the development research environment at our department? SweDev are featuring their institutional support members in a series called ”behind the research ” starting with us: swedev.dev/behind-the-r...
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To start unpacking the moving boxes from our old Twitter/X account, here's a short thread of the Uppsala University Department of Government's recent research relating to #gender studies 🧵
October 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
To start unpacking the moving boxes from our old Twitter/X account, here's a short thread of the Uppsala University Department of Government's recent research relating to #gender studies 🧵
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The Jervis Forum Roundtable Review 17-11
Anna Jarstad, Johanna Söderström, and Malin Åkebo, eds.' Relational Peace Practices
“Peace should not be characterized as stagnation. Social change can be peaceful and aided by constructive conflict.” –Louis Kriesberg
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Anna Jarstad, Johanna Söderström, and Malin Åkebo, eds.' Relational Peace Practices
“Peace should not be characterized as stagnation. Social change can be peaceful and aided by constructive conflict.” –Louis Kriesberg
wp.me/p2Insd-7wP
The Jervis Forum Roundtable 17-11 on Jarstad, et al, eds., Relational Peace Practices
H-Diplo | Robert Jervis International Security Studies Forum Roundtable Review 17-11 Anna Jarstad, Johanna Söderström, and Malin Åkebo, eds., Relational Peace Practices. Manchester University Press…
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October 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Jervis Forum Roundtable Review 17-11
Anna Jarstad, Johanna Söderström, and Malin Åkebo, eds.' Relational Peace Practices
“Peace should not be characterized as stagnation. Social change can be peaceful and aided by constructive conflict.” –Louis Kriesberg
wp.me/p2Insd-7wP
Anna Jarstad, Johanna Söderström, and Malin Åkebo, eds.' Relational Peace Practices
“Peace should not be characterized as stagnation. Social change can be peaceful and aided by constructive conflict.” –Louis Kriesberg
wp.me/p2Insd-7wP
Great to see this roundtable and reviews out! Looking forward to more continued conversations around peace research’s way forward!
With M Åkebo and A Jarstad
Thanks to @h-diplo.bsky.social @tlyons.bsky.social @lkriesberg.bsky.social @emmamurphy.bsky.social Paul Diehl
issforum.org/roundtables/...
With M Åkebo and A Jarstad
Thanks to @h-diplo.bsky.social @tlyons.bsky.social @lkriesberg.bsky.social @emmamurphy.bsky.social Paul Diehl
issforum.org/roundtables/...
The Jervis Forum Roundtable 17-11 on Jarstad, et al, eds., Relational Peace Practices
H-Diplo | Robert Jervis International Security Studies Forum Roundtable Review 17-11 Anna Jarstad, Johanna Söderström, and Malin Åkebo, eds., Relational Peace Practices. Manchester University Press…
issforum.org
October 25, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Great to see this roundtable and reviews out! Looking forward to more continued conversations around peace research’s way forward!
With M Åkebo and A Jarstad
Thanks to @h-diplo.bsky.social @tlyons.bsky.social @lkriesberg.bsky.social @emmamurphy.bsky.social Paul Diehl
issforum.org/roundtables/...
With M Åkebo and A Jarstad
Thanks to @h-diplo.bsky.social @tlyons.bsky.social @lkriesberg.bsky.social @emmamurphy.bsky.social Paul Diehl
issforum.org/roundtables/...
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This coming Tuesday, our professor @shirinaoberg.bsky.social, Stockholm University professor Jan Teorell and others will hold an open lecture at the Riksdag library on the theme "Constitutional Challenges in Our Time."
Time: 17.30–18.30
Address: Storkyrkobrinken 7A
www.riksdagen.se/sv/aktuellt/...
Time: 17.30–18.30
Address: Storkyrkobrinken 7A
www.riksdagen.se/sv/aktuellt/...
Föreläsning: Fundamentala frågor – konstitutionella utmaningar i vår tid
I höst bjuder Riksdagsbiblioteket in till en serie kvällsföreläsningar om riksdagen och politiken. Under tre kvällar erbjuds fördjupningar i aktuella frågor, historiska perspektiv och framtidens polit...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
This coming Tuesday, our professor @shirinaoberg.bsky.social, Stockholm University professor Jan Teorell and others will hold an open lecture at the Riksdag library on the theme "Constitutional Challenges in Our Time."
Time: 17.30–18.30
Address: Storkyrkobrinken 7A
www.riksdagen.se/sv/aktuellt/...
Time: 17.30–18.30
Address: Storkyrkobrinken 7A
www.riksdagen.se/sv/aktuellt/...
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And congratulations to @karinleijon.bsky.social and Linda Moberg, for receiving SWEPSA’s prize for best article 2024, in Statsvetenskaplig tidskrift!!
"Kommunalt självstyre och rättighetslagstiftning. Om fördelningen av makt och ansvar mellan stat och kommun".
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"Kommunalt självstyre och rättighetslagstiftning. Om fördelningen av makt och ansvar mellan stat och kommun".
journals.lub.lu.se/st/article/v...
Visar Kommunalt självstyre och rättighetslagstiftning
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October 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM
And congratulations to @karinleijon.bsky.social and Linda Moberg, for receiving SWEPSA’s prize for best article 2024, in Statsvetenskaplig tidskrift!!
"Kommunalt självstyre och rättighetslagstiftning. Om fördelningen av makt och ansvar mellan stat och kommun".
journals.lub.lu.se/st/article/v...
"Kommunalt självstyre och rättighetslagstiftning. Om fördelningen av makt och ansvar mellan stat och kommun".
journals.lub.lu.se/st/article/v...
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Our own @elinbja.bsky.social (chair) and @grahn.bsky.social (treasurer/secretary) have been elected to the new board of SWEPSA! Congratulations!
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swepsa.org/index.html?f...
SWEPSA
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October 8, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Our own @elinbja.bsky.social (chair) and @grahn.bsky.social (treasurer/secretary) have been elected to the new board of SWEPSA! Congratulations!
swepsa.org/index.html?f...
swepsa.org/index.html?f...
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Vi uppmanar regeringen att agera för att förhindra folkmord i Gaza!
Vi är 122 personer verksamma inom bl a krigsvetenskap; freds- och konfliktforskning; juridik; folkrätt; statsvetenskap; utvecklingsforskning och internationella relationer.
www.dagensarena.se/opinion/sver...
Vi är 122 personer verksamma inom bl a krigsvetenskap; freds- och konfliktforskning; juridik; folkrätt; statsvetenskap; utvecklingsforskning och internationella relationer.
www.dagensarena.se/opinion/sver...
Sverige lever inte upp till internationella åtaganden att förhindra folkmord | Dagens Arena
Det är vårt ansvar att yttra oss, skriver 122 experter.
www.dagensarena.se
September 25, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Vi uppmanar regeringen att agera för att förhindra folkmord i Gaza!
Vi är 122 personer verksamma inom bl a krigsvetenskap; freds- och konfliktforskning; juridik; folkrätt; statsvetenskap; utvecklingsforskning och internationella relationer.
www.dagensarena.se/opinion/sver...
Vi är 122 personer verksamma inom bl a krigsvetenskap; freds- och konfliktforskning; juridik; folkrätt; statsvetenskap; utvecklingsforskning och internationella relationer.
www.dagensarena.se/opinion/sver...
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On October 3rd at 14:15 (CEST), professor Herbert Kitschelt gives his Skytte Prize Lecture, livestreamed in Brusewitz Hall at the Department of Government, Östra Ågatan 19, Uppsala.
All are welcome to attend. The lecture will be followed by a mingle.
More at: www.skytteprize.com/news/the-202...
All are welcome to attend. The lecture will be followed by a mingle.
More at: www.skytteprize.com/news/the-202...
September 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
On October 3rd at 14:15 (CEST), professor Herbert Kitschelt gives his Skytte Prize Lecture, livestreamed in Brusewitz Hall at the Department of Government, Östra Ågatan 19, Uppsala.
All are welcome to attend. The lecture will be followed by a mingle.
More at: www.skytteprize.com/news/the-202...
All are welcome to attend. The lecture will be followed by a mingle.
More at: www.skytteprize.com/news/the-202...
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A culture of support matters in research! Check out this glimpse into how two Uppsala University social science departments mobilize mutual support in the face of challenges.
www.uu.se/en/departmen...
www.uu.se/en/departmen...
A Culture of Support Matters: Inside Uppsala’s Development Research Group
- Uppsala University
www.uu.se
September 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
A culture of support matters in research! Check out this glimpse into how two Uppsala University social science departments mobilize mutual support in the face of challenges.
www.uu.se/en/departmen...
www.uu.se/en/departmen...
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Celebrating one of our newly appointed professors Helena Wockelberg! If you want to find out more about her research have a look here: www.uu.se/kontakt-och-...
June 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Celebrating one of our newly appointed professors Helena Wockelberg! If you want to find out more about her research have a look here: www.uu.se/kontakt-och-...
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Co-nationals under construction: Poland’s diaspora policy 1989–2023
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June 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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🎓 Qinya Feng’s PhD defense is underway!
A Genetically Informed Approach to Trust and Attitudes towards Immigration
Wishing you all the best, Qinya! 🌟👏 #PhDDefense #UppsalaUniversity
A Genetically Informed Approach to Trust and Attitudes towards Immigration
Wishing you all the best, Qinya! 🌟👏 #PhDDefense #UppsalaUniversity
May 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🎓 Qinya Feng’s PhD defense is underway!
A Genetically Informed Approach to Trust and Attitudes towards Immigration
Wishing you all the best, Qinya! 🌟👏 #PhDDefense #UppsalaUniversity
A Genetically Informed Approach to Trust and Attitudes towards Immigration
Wishing you all the best, Qinya! 🌟👏 #PhDDefense #UppsalaUniversity
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Twenty-one Skytte Prize winner in a joint letter in today's @financialtimes.com : “President Donald Trump and his administration are on a spectacularly dangerous path”
Read more here : www.skytteprize.com/news/twenty-...
Read more here : www.skytteprize.com/news/twenty-...
Twenty-one Skytte Prize winners speak out | Skytteprize
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May 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Twenty-one Skytte Prize winner in a joint letter in today's @financialtimes.com : “President Donald Trump and his administration are on a spectacularly dangerous path”
Read more here : www.skytteprize.com/news/twenty-...
Read more here : www.skytteprize.com/news/twenty-...
Congratulations Martin!!
We just found out that SWEPSA has named Martin Jacobson’s PhD thesis the best thesis in Sweden! Congratulations!
Martin Jacobson "Land & Liberty: On the Natural Monopoly of Violence" - access it here: uu.diva-portal.org/smash/record...
see swepsa.org
Martin Jacobson "Land & Liberty: On the Natural Monopoly of Violence" - access it here: uu.diva-portal.org/smash/record...
see swepsa.org
SWEPSA
swepsa.org
May 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Congratulations Martin!!