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Why Is Russia Being So Brutal in Ukraine?

  • May 23, 2022
Guest post by Julia Friedrich and Niklas Masuhr Evidence of war crimes and atrocities committed by the Russian…
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Shifting Dynamics Between States and Militias in War

  • April 11, 2022
Guest post by Dale Pankhurst Pro-government militias are often used by states during war and armed conflict as…
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The Two Faces of Kurdistan: Nationalism Vs Communalism

  • August 20, 2020
By guest contributor Sam Biasi and permanent contributor Peter Krause In September 2017, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)…
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How Assad Won the Syrian Civil War Before It Began

  • September 5, 2018
Guest post by Eric Mosinger. In recent months, many observers of the still-smoldering civil war in Syria have…
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Where Do Ousted Dictators Go?

  • February 3, 2017
By Daniel Krcmaric and Abel Escribà-Folch. A dramatic scene unfolded in Gambia on Saturday night, January 21. Longtime…
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What Could a Trump Presidency Mean for Syria?

  • December 7, 2016
Guest post by Clarence Moore. Throughout a long and surprising campaign, President-elect Donald Trump promised enthusiastic crowds that…
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The Security Consequences of the Global Refugee Crisis

  • July 15, 2016
By Daniel Krcmaric. Anyone remember the global refugee crisis? You can be forgiven for letting it slip your…
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Should the US Open an Embassy in Pyongyang?

  • July 1, 2016
Normalizing Diplomatic Relations with North Korea has Been Off the Table for a Long Time. Maybe It’s Time…
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Burundi on the Brink?

  • June 3, 2016
By Patrick Pierson. Back in November, Barbara Walter shared a powerful post on the potential for another mass…
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How Patterns of Territorial Control Explain Mass Killings in Syria and Iraq (and in Bosnia)

  • February 29, 2016
Guest post by Jessica Di Salvatore. On January 16th, the Islamic State abducted 400 civilians and killed dozens after…
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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. Supported by the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC), 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.

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Political Violence at a Glance
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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.