Professor Han Dorussen
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Email
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Location
5.417, Colchester Campus
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Academic support hours
Tuesday 3 - 4 pm, Wednesday 1 - 2 pm, or by appointment
Profile
Biography
Professor Han Dorussen received his MA in political science from the University of Nijmegen and his Ph.D. in government for the University of Texas at Austin. He has been a lecturer at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. Between 2008 and 2011 and in 2013-4, he was Head of Department of Government at the 糖心Vlog. Coordinator of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at the 糖心Vlog since 2021. He is associate editor for the Journal of Peace Research, international affiliate of Centro Europeo di Scienza della Pace (CESPIC), and a member of the Michael Nicholson Centre of Conflict and Cooperation. His research focus is on international relations, conflict resolution and applied game theory. Editor of Handbook of Peacekeeping and International Relations (Edward Elgar 2022; https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/handbook-on-peacekeeping-and-international-relations-9781839109928.html). Co-editor (with Emil Kirchner) of EU-Japan Security Cooperation: Trends and Prospects (Routledge 2018), (with Emil Kirchner and Thomas Christiansen) of Security Relations between China and the European Union: From Convergence to Cooperation (Cambridge University Press 2016), and (with Michael Taylor) of Economic Voting (Routledge 2002). Published articles in Public Choice, International Organization, World Politics, Journal of Peace Research, Journal of Conflict Resolution, International Peacekeeping, International Interactions, European Union Politics, World Development, and Electoral Studies.
Qualifications
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BA/MA Political Science Radboud University Nijmegen, (1987)
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PhD Government, University of Texas at Austin, USA. University of Texas at Austin, (1996)
Appointments
糖心Vlog
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Lecturer, Government, 糖心Vlog (1/9/2001 - 30/9/2004)
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Senior Lecturer, Government, 糖心Vlog (1/10/2004 - 30/9/2006)
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Reader, Government, 糖心Vlog (1/10/2006 - 30/9/2009)
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Professor, Government, 糖心Vlog (1/10/2009 - present)
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Head of Department, Government, 糖心Vlog (1/9/2008 - 31/8/2011)
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Head of Department, Government, 糖心Vlog (1/12/2013 - 31/8/2014)
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Coordinator of Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, 糖心Vlog (2021 - present)
Other academic
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Guest Professor, Summer School, Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel (2016 - 2024)
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Guest Professor, Social Sciences, National University of Ireland, Galway (15/5/2023 - 16/5/2023)
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Guest Professor, Kobe University (7/4/2014 - 18/4/2014)
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Visiting Professor, University of Konstanz (1/6/2000 - 31/8/2001)
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(Forste)Amanuensis, Political Science and Sociology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (1/7/1996 - 31/8/2001)
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Assistant Instructor, Government, University of Texas at Austin (1/1/1996 - 30/6/1996)
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Graduate Teaching Assistant, Government, University of Texas at Austin (1/9/1989 - 30/6/1995)
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Instructor, Political Science, Radboud University Nijmegen (1/9/1987 - 31/8/1989)
Research and professional activities
Research interests
The relationship between trade and conflict
the use of economic policies in international politics
peacekeeping operations and the governance of post-conflict societies
policy convergence in the European Union.
Current research
EU-Japan Security Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union (with Emil Kirchner) - ongoing externally-funded research project
Political Initiatives and Peacekeeping - Data Collection, funded by the Folke Bernadotte Academy (with Govinda Clayton) - ongoing externally-funded research project
Conferences and presentations
EU-Japan Security Cooperation: Trends and Prospects
UACES 48th annual conference, Bath, United Kingdom, 4/9/2018
New Horizons in EU-Japan Cooperation
Invited presentation, European Union in International Affairs (EUIA) conference, Paleis der Academiën, Brussels, Belgium, 17/5/2018
The Political Side of Peacekeeping
Invited presentation, ISA Annual Convention, San Francisco, United States, 6/4/2018
Convergence and Security Cooperation in EU-China Relations
Invited presentation, ISA Annual Convention, San Francisco, United States, 4/4/2018
The Effectiveness of Mediation and Peacekeeping for Global Conflict Management
Invited presentation, The Micro and Macro Foundations of Conflict, Bath, United Kingdom, 20/1/2018
Political Peacekeeping: Assessing the Influence of UN Political Missions
Invited presentation, FBA Research and Policy Dialogue: Peace Operations: new directions for turbulent times, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 9/10/2017
NGO Perceptions and Expectations of Peacekeeping
Invited presentation, FBA Research and Policy Dialogue: Peace Operations: new directions for turbulent times, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 9/10/2017
EU-China Security Relations: From convergence to cooperation?
Invited presentation, European Union in International Affairs (EUIA) conference, Brussels, Belgium, 12/5/2016
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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International Relations: Theories and Approaches (GV214)
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糖心Vlog Challenge Project (GV830)
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Conflict Resolution (GV906)
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Conflict Resolution and Peace (GV946)
Current supervision
Previous supervision
Degree subject: Government
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 9/2/2023
Degree subject: Government
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 15/11/2022
Degree subject: Government
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 21/6/2022
Degree subject: Government
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 21/12/2021
Degree type: Occasional Postgraduate Study
Awarded date: 6/10/2021
Degree subject: Government
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 30/10/2019
Degree subject: Government
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 13/6/2019
Degree subject: Government
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 22/5/2019
Degree subject: Government
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 29/11/2018
Degree subject: Government
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 4/7/2018
Degree subject: Government
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 27/6/2017
Publications
Journal articles (53)
Yen, DA-W., Dorussen, H., Pickering, S., Hansen, M., Scotto, T. and Reifler, J., (2025). . British Journal of Health Care Management. 31 (1), 1-12
Zhang, S. and Dorussen, H., (2025). Does peacekeeping mitigate the impact of aid on conflict? Peacekeeping, humanitarian aid and violence against civilians. Journal of Conflict Resolution
Pickering, S., Dorussen, H., Hansen, ME., Reifler, J., Scotto, T., Sunahara, Y. and Yen, D., (2024). . Policing and Society. 34 (8), 747-762
Dorussen, H., Hansen, ME., Pickering, SD., Reifler, J., Scotto, T., Yunahara, Y. and Yen, D., (2024). . Public Health in Practice. 7 (June 2), 100484-100484
Bakaki, Z. and Dorussen, H., (2023). . World Development. 172, 106375-106375
Duursma, A., Bara, C., Wil茅n, N., Hellm眉ller, S., Karlsrud, J., Oksamytna, K., Bruker, J., Campbell, S., Cusimano, S., Donati, M., Dorussen, H., Druet, D., Geier, V., Epiney, M., Geier, V., Gelot, L., Gyllensporre, D., Hiensch, A., Hultman, L., Hunt, CT., Krishnan, RC., Labuda, PI., Langenbach, S., Norberg, AH., Novosseloff, A., Oriesek, D., Rhoads, EP., Re, F., Russo, J., Sauter, M., Smidt, H., Staeger, U. and Wenger, A., (2023). . International Peacekeeping. 30 (4), 415-476
Clayton, G. and Dorussen, H., (2022). . Journal of Peace Research. 59 (2), 150-165
Dorussen, H., Bohmelt, T. and Clayton, G., (2022). . Conflict Management and Peace Science. 39 (1), 24-48
Gonz谩lez Pe帽a, A. and Dorussen, H., (2021). . Conflict Management and Peace Science. 38 (3), 316-337
Kirchner, EJ. and Dorussen, H., (2021). . Asia Europe Journal. 19 (1), 27-41
Clayton, G., Dorussen, H. and Bohmelt, T., (2021). . International Interactions: Empirical and Theoretical Research in International Relations. 47 (1), 161-180
Dorussen, H., Bakaki, Z. and Kolbe, AR., (2021). . PS: Political Science and Politics. 54 (3), 570-574
Dorussen, H., (2020). . Peace Economics, Peace Science and Public Policy. 26 (3)
Ruggeri, A., Dorussen, H. and Gizelis, TI., (2018). . British Journal of Political Science. 48 (4), 1005-1025
Dorussen, H., Kirchner, E. and Christiansen, T., (2018). . European Foreign Affairs Review. 23 (3), 287-304
Dorussen, H. and Clayton, G., (2018). . Peace Economics, Peace Science and Public Policy. 24 (4)
Ruggeri, A., Dorussen, H. and Gizelis, TI., (2017). . International Organization. 71 (1), 163-185
Dorussen, H. and Ruggeri, A., (2017). . International Peacekeeping, 32-38
Dorussen, H., Gartzke, EA. and Westerwinter, O., (2016). . Journal of Peace Research. 53 (3), 283-291
Ward, H. and Dorussen, H., (2016). . Journal of Peace Research. 53 (3), 392-408
Dorussen, H., (2015). . Peace Economics, Peace Science and Public Policy. 21 (4), 453-458
Kirchner, EJ., Fanoulis, E. and Dorussen, H., (2015). . European Security. 24 (2), 287-303
Ward, H. and Dorussen, H., (2015). . World Development. 74, 253-263
Dorussen, H. and Kirchner, EJ., (2014). . International Relations of the Asia-Pacific. 14 (1), 117-146
Bussmann, M., Dorussen, H. and Gleditsch, NP., (2014). . Peace Economics, Peace Science and Public Policy. 20 (2), 235-243
Dorussen, H., (2014). . Peace Economics, Peace Science and Public Policy. 20 (4), 527-537
Ruggeri, A., Gizelis, T-I. and Dorussen, H., (2013). . Journal of Conflict Resolution. 57 (3), 387-409
Dorussen, H. and Gizelis, T-I., (2013). . Journal of Peace Research. 50 (6), 691-706
NANOU, K. and DORUSSEN, HAN., (2013). . European Journal of Political Research. 52 (1), 71-93
Ruggeri, A., Gizelis, T-I. and Dorussen, H., (2011). . International Interactions. 37 (3), 340-361
Dorussen, H., Murshed, SM. and Ward, H., (2011). . The Hague Journal of Diplomacy. 6 (1), 149-169
Ward, H., Ezrow, L. and Dorussen, H., (2011). . World Politics. 63 (3), 509-547
Dorussen, H. and Ward, H., (2010). . Internationale Spectator. 64 (2), 91-94
Ward, H. and Dorussen, H., (2010). . Journal of Peace Research. 47 (1), 29-42
Ward, H. and Dorussen, H., (2010). . Journal of Peace Research. 47 (1), 29-42
Dorussen, H., (2009). Economic and political coercion in ethno-political conflict. Politische Vierteljahresschrift. 50 (SPECIAL ISSUE), 417-+
Dorussen, H., Kirchner, EJ. and Sperling, J., (2009). . International Organization. 63 (4), 789-810
Dorussen, H. and Ward, H., (2008). . Journal of Conflict Resolution. 52 (2), 189-212
Dorussen, H., Lenz, H. and Ward, H., (2007). . The Review of International Organizations. 2 (2), 131-152
Dorussen, H., (2006). . Journal of Conflict Resolution. 50 (1), 87-107
Dorussen, H. and Nanou, K., (2006). . European Union Politics. 7 (2), 235-256
Dorussen, H., Lenz, H. and Blavoukos, S., (2005). . European Union Politics. 6 (3), 315-337
Dorussen, H., (2005). . The European Journal of Development Research. 17 (3), 411-422
Dorussen, H., (2004). . Representation. 40 (2), 131-145
Ravlo, H., Gleditsch, NP. and Dorussen, H., (2003). . Journal of Conflict Resolution. 47 (4), 520-548
Dorussen, H., (2002). . Journal of Peace Research. 39 (1), 115-118
Dorussen, H. and Mo, J., (2001). . Journal of Conflict Resolution. 45 (4), 395-426
Dorussen, H. and Taylor, M., (2001). . Electoral Studies. 20 (3), 399-426
Dorussen, H., (2001). . Journal of Peace Research. 38 (2), 251-262
Dorussen, H., (1999). . Journal of Peace Research. 36 (4), 443-462
Lin, T-M., Enelow, JM. and Dorussen, H., (1999). . Public Choice. 89 (1-2), 210-213
Dorussen, H., (1998). Economics of crime. Deterrence and the rational offender. Tidsskrift for Samfunnsforskning. 39 (2), 313-316
Dorussen, H., (1997). Christopher Lingle, Singapore's authoritarian capitalism: Asian values, free market illusions, and political dependency.. Public Choice. 93 (1/2), 210-213
Books (4)
Dorussen, H., (2022). Handbook on Peacekeeping and International Relations. Edward Elgar Publishing. 1839109920. 9781839109928
Kirchner, EJ. and Dorussen, H., (2019). EU-Japan Security Cooperation Trends and Prospects. Routledge. 113831580X. 9781138315808
Kirchner, E., Christiansen, T. and Dorussen, H., (2016). . Cambridge University Press. 1107149037. 9781316563243
Dorussen, H. and Taylor, M., (2002). . Routledge. 978-0415254335
Book chapters (29)
Dorussen, H., Fanoulis, E. and Kirchner, E., The EU as a Regulator of Civil Security across Europe. In: European Civil Security Governance. Palgrave Macmillan. 9781137481115
Dorussen, H. and Taylor, M., Group economic voting. In: Economic Voting. Taylor & Francis. 92- 92
Clayton, G., Dorussen, H. and B枚hmelt, T., (2023). United Nations peace initiatives 1946-2015: introducing a new dataset. In: International Conflict and Conflict Management. Routledge. 161- 180
Dorussen, H., (2022). Peacekeeping as rule-based interventions in international relations. In: Handbook on Peacekeeping and International Relations. Editors: Dorussen, H., . Edward Elgar Publishing. 1- 11. 9781839109928
Dorussen, H., (2022). Mediation, political missions, and peacekeeping. In: Handbook on Peacekeeping and International Relations. Editors: Dorussen, H., . Edward Elgar Publishing. 88- 101. 9781839109928
Dorussen, H. and de Vooght, M., (2022). The local perception of peacekeepers. In: Handbook on Peacekeeping and International Relations. Editors: Dorussen, H., . Edward Elgar Publishing. 314- 326. 9781839109928
Dorussen, H. and de Vooght, M., (2022). The local perception of peacekeepers. In: Consent in peacekeeping. Edward Elgar Publishing. 314- 326. 9781839109928
Dorussen, H., (2022). Peacekeeping as rule-based interventions in international relations. In: Consent in peacekeeping. Edward Elgar Publishing. 1- 10. 9781839109928
Dorussen, H., (2022). Mediation, political missions, and peacekeeping. In: Consent in peacekeeping. Edward Elgar Publishing. 88- 101. 9781839109928
Dorussen, H. and Cook, ADB., (2021). Civil Protection and Disaster Management. In: The European Union鈥檚 Security Relations with Asian Partners.. Editors: Christiansen, T., Kirchner, E. and Tan, SS., . Palgrave Macmillan. 185- 207. 978-3-030-69965-9
Cook, ADB. and Dorussen, H., (2021). Civil Protection and Disaster Management. In: The European Union in International Affairs. Springer International Publishing. 185- 207. 9783030699659
Dorussen, HPR., Madokoro, D. and Tago, A., (2018). Civil Protection: enhancing resilience through collaboration. In: EU-Japan Security Cooperation: trends and prospects. Editors: Kirchner, E. and Dorussen, H., . Routledge. 127- 144. 9781138315808
Kirchner, E. and Dorussen, H., (2018). . In: EU-Japan Security Cooperation: trends and prospects. Editors: Kirchner, E. and Dorussen, H., . Routledge. 203- 220. 9781138315808
Kirchner, E. and Dorussen, H., (2018). New horizons in EU鈥揓apan cooperation?. In: EU鈥揓apan Security Cooperation. Routledge. 203- 220
Christiansen, T., Kirchner, E. and Dorussen, H., (2016). . In: Security Relations between China and the European Union: From Convergence to Cooperation?. Editors: Kirchner, EJ., Christiansen, T. and Dorussen, H., . Cambridge University Press (CUP). 229- 247. 9781107149038
Gizelis, T., Dorussen, H. and Petrova, M., (2016). . In: Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics. Editors: Thompson, WR., . Oxford University Press
Dorussen, H., Jin, L. and Fanoulis, E., (2016). Civil Protection: Identifying Opportunities for Collaboration. In: Security Relations between China and the European Union. Cambridge University Press. 145- 166
Kirchner, EJ., Christiansen, T. and Dorussen, H., (2015). . In: Security Relations between China and the European Union. European University Institute: Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies. 1- 18. 9781107149038
Dorussen, H., Fanoulis, E. and Kirchner, EJ., (2015). . In: European Civil Security Goverance - Diversity and Cooperation in Crisis and Disaster Management. Editors: Bossong, R. and Hegemann, H., . Palgrave Macmillan. 211- 232. 9781137481108
Metternich, NW., Gleditsch, KS., Dorussen, H. and Ruggeri, A., (2012). . In: Elgar Handbook of Civil War and Fragile States. Edward Elgar Publishing. 214- 222. 9781848448421
Dorussen, H. and Ward, H., (2011). . In: The Handbook on the Political Economy of War. Editors: Coyne, CJ. and Mathers, RL., . Edward Elgar Publishing. 515- 533. 9781848442481
(2011). Economic Diplomacy. In: Economic Diplomacy: Economic and Political Perspectives. Editors: van Bergeijk, PAG., Okano-Heijmans, M. and Melissen, J., . Brill | Nijhoff. 149- 169. 9789004209602
Dorussen, H., Kirchner, EJ. and Sperling, J., (2010). . In: National Security Cultures: Patterns of Global Governance. Editors: Kirchner, EJ. and Sperling, J., . Routledge. 103- 123. 9780415777438
(2010). Conclusion: Structure, agency and the barriers to global security governance. In: National Security Cultures. Routledge. 315- 330
Dorussen, H., (2009). . In: Identitat, Institutionen und 锟絢onomie: Ursachen innenpolitischer Gewalt. Editors: Bussman, M., Hasenclever, A. and Schneider, G., . Politsche Vierteljahresschrift. 417- 444
(2006). Policy-Making Processes and the European Constitution. In: Policy-Making Processes and the European Constitution: A Comparative Study of Member States and Accession Countries. Editors: K枚nig, T. and Hug, S., . Routledge. 69- 76
Dorussen, H. and Taylor, M., (2003). . In: Economic Voting. Editors: Dorussen, H. and Taylor, M., . Routledge. 92- 120. 9780415254335
Dorussen, H. and Palmer, HD., (2003). . In: Economic Voting. Editors: Dorussen, H. and Taylor, M., . Routledge. 1- 14. 9780415254335
Dorussen, H., (2003). Conclusions. In: Economic Voting. 303- 310
Reports and Papers (6)
Kirchner, EJ., Christiansen, T. and Dorussen, H., EU-China Security Cooperation in Context
Dorussen, H., Obot, D., Kiboko Enyaru, J., Onweng, T., Cula, AA., Bizimana, D., Tumusiime, F., Pulkol, D., Ebila, F., Anena, C., Mugisa, J., Opondo, H. and Ouma Bwire, F., (2022). GCRF_NF138: Uptake of Public Health Practices for Prevention of COVID-19 among Refugees, Pastoralist Communities, Truck Drivers, Slum Dwellers: Uganda
Ortiz Escobar, D., Gait谩n Murillo, A., Bustos Bautista, A., Garc铆a Albarrac铆n, A., Guti茅rrez Yepes, P., Mart铆nez Rojas, H., Contreras Cepeda, L., Benedetti Ram铆rez, V., Dorussen, H., Amaya-Panche, J. and Velasco-Guachalla, X., (2022). Fortalecimiento de la confianza y la inclusi贸n socioecon贸mica
Dorussen, HPR. and de Vooght, M., (2018).
Kirchner, EJ., Christiansen, T. and Dorussen, H., (2015).
Fanoulis, E., Kirchner, E., Dorussen, H. and Hinkkainen, K., (2014).
Other (8)
Dorussen, H., (2024).An Image Tarnished? Anti-UN Protests and the Future of Peacekeeping
Bakaki, Z. and Dorussen, H., (2024).Trust is key to peacebuilding and humanitarian work in Haiti,Peace News Network
Dorussen, H., (2020).,The Conversation
Dorussen, H., (2019).,LSE Business Review
Dorussen, HPR., (2017).Dutch elections: Why Geert Wilders failed to destroy the mainstream government,The Conversation
Dorussen, H., (2016).,Sustainable Security, Oxford Research Group
Dorussen, H. and Gizelis, T., (2015).,inpracticearticles
Boin, A., Bossong, R., Brazova, V., Di Camillo, F., Coste, F., Dorussen, H., Ekengren, M., Fanoulis, E., Hegemann, H., Hellenberg, T., Kesetovic, Z., Kirchner, EJ., Kuipers, S., Marrone, A., Matczak, P., Nexon, E., Pettersson, Y., Rhinard, M., Samardzija, V., Szalankiewicz, D., Tessari, P., Ungaro, AR. and Visuri, P., (2014).,The Swedish Institute of International Affairs
Grants and funding
2023
Highlight SDAI: Successful Reintegration Trajectories of Ex-Combatants in Colombia
Economic and Social Research Council
Peacekeeping Dividends and Post-conflict Development
European Research Council
2021
Territorial trajectories of reintegration
糖心Vlog (GCRF)
Strengthening trust and socioeconomic inclusion
糖心Vlog (GCRF)
Measuring Trust and its Variance during the COVID-19 Pandemic Using Serial Surveys and Quantitative Text Analysis
Economic and Social Research Council
2020
REF2021: Impact evidence collection, data mining and impact opportunity identification for UoA19
糖心Vlog
Business, Peace and Sustainability
糖心Vlog (GCRF)
Workshop on Peacekeeping and International Relations
Folke Bernadotte Academy
Uptake of Public Health Practices for Prevention of COVID-19 among Refugees, Pastoralist Communities, Truck Drivers and Slum Dwellers in Uganda
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
2018
Trust in organizations and their impact on peace processes in Haiti
British Academy
2017
Local Peacekeeping: NGO perceptions and expectations of UN peacekeepers
糖心Vlog
2016
IAA Funded Project
Economic & Social Research Council
Political Initiatives and Peacekeeping - Data Collection
Folke Bernadette Academy
2013
UN Peace Building and Human Security in Post-Conflict Timor Leste
The British Academy
2012
Analysis of Civil Security Systems in Europe (ANVIL)
European Commission (FP7)
2010
Automated Peacekeeping Events (Data)
Folke Bernadette Academy
2009
UN Peackeeping & Local Governance: The Balkans
Folke Bernadette Academy
2008
Peacekeeping Locations Events Datset
Folke Bernadette Academy
Un Peacekeeping And Local Governance
Folke Bernadette Academy
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Tuesday 3 - 4 pm, Wednesday 1 - 2 pm, or by appointment
