A major research evaluation undertaken by Uppsala University gives high marks to the research at the Department. The evaluation, known as Quality and Renewal 2011 (KoF11), comprised two different parts. Firstly, a peer-review process, conducted by distinguished scholars of the international research community. Secondly, a bibliometric study of publications in the period 2007–2010.
Read more about the evaluation.
The projects are listed in alphabetical order according to the name of the project leader. See Project Archive for accomplished projects.
Project leader: Cecilia Albin | Project Summary
Project period: January 2010 to December 2012
Project leader: Karen Brounéus | Project Page
Project Period: 2008 - 2009
This project has two focal points:
One concerns the relation between psychological health (depression and PTSD levels) and attitudes on participating in the gacaca, on trust, coexistence, truth, and healing. We know that many people in postconflict settings suffer from depression and PTSD. Does psychological ill-health affect attitudes toward issues such as trust and coexistence? If so, what implications does this have for relationship- and peacebuilding at the grassroots level?
The second focus of the project is to explore similarities and differences between women and men concerning psychological health and attitudes on the above-mentioned issues. Do they differ and if so how? What implications does this have for reconciliation after civil war?
Project leader: Jonathan Hall | Project Page
Project Period: 2007 - 2012
This dissertation project takes a transnational perspective on post-war reconciliation, examining the factors that contribute to reconciliation both in the local and war-generated diaspora populations of Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the linkages between the two. It reflects upon international peacebuilding from a critical perspective, and aims to test key components of liberal peace theory using new data. The project involves conducting two nationally representative surveys implemented simultaneously in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Sweden.
Project leader: Kristine Höglund | Project Page
Project Period: 2007 - 2011
The project contributes to two important theoretical discussions on external contributions to peace-making: the impartiality or neutrality of the third party, and the coordination between different third party actors and activities.
Project leader: Kristine Höglund | Project Page
Project Period: 2011 - 2013
Under what conditions do elections lead to violence? This project advances the knowledge about electoral violence by employ a mixed methodology of combining quantitative analysis of new, sub-national data on electoral violence in Africa (1989–2008), with a qualitative analysis of four African countries.
Project leader: Mimmi Söderberg Kovacs | Project page
Project Period: 2008 - 2011
Project leader: Desirée Nilsson | Project page
Project Period: 2007 - 2011
The purpose of this project is to explore how the presence of multiple actors in civil wars affects the prospects of reaching negotiated settlements and durable peace. The study explores global patterns by employing unique data on peace agreements in the entire post-Cold War period, and entails an in-depth study of the Liberian peace process. The project also encompasses visits to two research environments. During the fall 2008 Nilsson was a Visiting Fellow at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, Notre Dame University, and in September 2007 a Visiting Fellow at the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO).
Project leader: Desirée Nilsson | Project page
Project Period: 2008 - 2012
The purpose of this project is to address the following research question: Why do some warring parties, following a peace agreement in a civil war, act as spoilers and resort to arms, while others turn into statesmen and remain committed to peace? This critical question is addressed through a two-folded research process. First, an analytical framework is developed based on previous research. Second, case studies of three peace processes in West Africa; Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Coté d’Ivoire, are conducted and field research is carried out.
Project Leader: Desirée Nilsson | Project page
Project Period: 2010 - 2012
Project Leader: Thomas Ohlson | Project Page
Project Period: 2009 - 2012
Project Leader: Thomas Ohlson | Project Page
Project Period: 2009 - 2011
Project leader: Ashok Swain
Project period 2010 - 2011
The project is conducted in cooperation with Global Crisis Solutions, Pretoria and Swedish Defense Research Agency, Stockholm and funded by Sida.
Project leader: Ashok Swain | Project page
Project Period: 1992 - ongoing
The purpose of this study is to determine under what conditions, the water sharing arrangement over the international rivers fails or succeeds in the water scarcity regions of the world.
Project leader: Peter Wallensteen | Project page
Project Period: 2008 - 2012
The purpose of this study is to analyze whether foreign aid can affect rates of deaths during civil wars.
Project leader: Magnus Öberg | Project Page
Project Period: 2008 - 2011
The purpose of this project is to investigate whether external economic factors that influence the supply of rents used to sustain patronage might undermine neo-patrimonial systems, leading to sometimes violent power struggles.
