civil conflict Archives - Political Violence at a Glance

A protestor throwing a tear gas canister. Photo courtesy of C64-92.

May 29, 2020

The United States is more polarized than it has ever been. People are angry and vulnerable, worried about…

April 8, 2020

By Reed Wood and guest contributor Thorin Wright Recent posts on Political Violence At A Glance have highlighted…

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

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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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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America at War With Itself: A Conversation with PV@G Editors

Will COVID-19 Harm or Help Displaced Populations?

Why Jihadists Are Collecting “Zakat” in the Sahel

Has ISIS Made Gains as a Result of the Pandemic?

Viewpoint: Good-Bye Two-State Solution, Hello Apartheid?

Countering Extremist Narratives in America

What We Can All Do to Prevent Violence from Escalating in the US