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Syrian refugees in a displaced persons camp in Turkey. Photo courtesy of the European Parliament.

Will COVID-19 Harm or Help Displaced Populations?

  • April 7, 2020
By Alex Braithwaite The emergence and escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic pose myriad threats to vulnerable populations, including…
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White supremacists carry torches on the grounds of the University of Virginia, on the eve of a planned "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, Aug. 11, 2017. Photo courtesy of VOA via Reuters.
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Diversions: Objects of Repression

  • ByChristian Davenport
  • April 3, 2020
A new weekly PV@G series features one piece from our archive every Friday, chosen for its continued relevance,…
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Will the Public Believe Misinformation about Coronavirus? (Maybe Not)

  • ByDaniel M. Silverman
  • April 2, 2020
Guest post by Daniel M. Silverman Since the emergence of the new coronavirus outbreak earlier this year and…
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In a Pandemic, Should the Experts or the Politicians Be In Charge?

  • ByChiara Ruffa and Kristine Eck
  • April 1, 2020
Guest post by Chiara Ruffa and Kristine Eck Democracy theorists have long explored the tensions between experts and…
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“Never again”? The Rise of Right-Wing Terrorism in Germany

  • ByCelina Hübner
  • March 31, 2020
By guest contributor Celina Hübner Since the end of World War II, “never again” has been a guiding…
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The Diplomatic Burden of COVID-19

  • ByBenjamin E. Bagozzi and Ore Koren
  • March 30, 2020
Guest post by Benjamin E. Bagozzi and Ore Koren At a time when global cooperation is needed more…
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Diversions: The Decline of Freedom (2013)

  • ByErica Chenoweth
  • March 27, 2020
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Yemen’s Proxy Wars Explained

  • ByPeter Krause
  • March 26, 2020
By guest contributor Tyler B. Parker, and permanent contributor Peter Krause Five years ago today, Yemen became a…
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Militarization of the Police

  • ByLindsay P. Cohn
  • March 25, 2020
Guest post by Lindsay P. Cohn The COVID-19 pandemic raises important questions about civil liberties and the use…
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What if Al Qaeda and the Islamic State Joined Forces?

  • ByEvan Perkoski
  • March 23, 2020
By Evan Perkoski What if Al Qaeda and the Islamic State were to join forces? At first glance,…
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Diversions: Yemen (2015)

  • ByBarbara Walter
  • March 20, 2020
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Political Violence @ A Glance is an award-winning online magazine directed by Erica Chenoweth, Christian Davenport, Barbara F. Walter, and Joe Young, that answers questions on the most pressing problems related to violence and protest in the world’s conflict zones. Our goal is to use rigorous research, and simple, straight-forward analysis, to improve policies and practices in ways that help reduce conflict and build lasting peace.

Editor’s Picks
  • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the public meeting, at Botad, in Gujarat. Photo courtesy of PIB India.
    India’s Citizenship Policies Find Parallels in Neighboring Myanmar
    • March 19, 2020
  • Joe Biden speaking at an event in Marshalltown, Iowa. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore.
    Grading Joe Biden on Foreign Policy
    • March 17, 2020
  • Coronavirus. Photo by Viktor Forgacs on Unsplash.
    Civil Liberties and COVID-19
    • March 16, 2020
  • Photo courtesy of CDC via Unsplash
    Information Control and the Covid-19 Crisis
    • March 4, 2020
  • An ELN fighter. Photo courtesy of Brasil de Fato.
    Colombia’s Largest Remaining Rebel Army Shows Its Teeth
    • February 24, 2020
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Political Violence @ a Glance is an online magazine directed by Erica Chenoweth, Christian Davenport, Barbara Walter and Joe Young, that answers questions on the most pressing problems related to violence and protest in the world’s conflict zones. Political Violence @ A Glance is supported by the UC Institute of Global Conflict & Cooperation, a University of California think tank specializing in research, training, and policy engagement around issues related to international security, economic development, political violence and its antecedents, and peace building.