Ongoing Projects
My ongoing projects, including working papers and works in progress, are organized by theme; click on a theme to explore the details of the associated projects.
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My dissertation investigates how competition over recruits influences inter-group cooperation and infighting, how groups design their alliances, and how allies learn from each other.
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A large part of my research tackles questions related to how armed groups interact and build relations with civilians, and how the social origins of rebel groups affect their future trajectories.
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I examine a wide range of non-violent communication strategies armed groups employ to convey political messages to various domestic and international audiences.
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I study how rebel groups manage and deter intra-group dissent and the politics of role allocation in rebel organizations.