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Dr Prabin Khadka

Lecturer
Department of Government
Dr Prabin Khadka
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  • Location

    5.414, Colchester Campus

  • Academic support hours

    Tuesdays Walk In: 12:00-13:30 pm (or by appointment)

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Biography

My current research focuses on social cohesion within the contexts of peacekeeping, counter-insurgency, countering violent extremism, and development efforts. Recently, I have also begun to explore the nexus between conflict and forced displacement resulting from the impact of climate change. I employ field experiments such as randomized controlled trials, survey experiments, and behavioral games in lab-in-the-field settings, with a particular emphasis on the Horn and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Nepal.

Qualifications

  • PhD New York University,

  • MA School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, (2011)

Appointments

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  • Lecturer, Department of Government, 糖心Vlog (1/6/2020 - present)

Other academic

  • Lecturer, Department of Government (1/6/2020 - present)

Teaching and supervision

Current teaching responsibilities

  • Conflict Analysis (GV217)

  • International Security Studies (GV517)

Previous supervision

Mehmet Erdem Arslan
Mehmet Erdem Arslan
Thesis title: Information and Communication Technologies and the Dynamics of Civil Conflict
Degree subject: Government
Degree type: Doctor of Philosophy
Awarded date: 29/9/2023

Publications

Journal articles (8)

Gelot, L. and Khadka, P., (2025). Social reintegration of former al-Shabaab militants: How formal channels help mitigate threat perceptions. Journal of Peace Research

Khadka, P., (2025). . International Studies Quarterly. 69 (2)

Gelot, L. and Khadka, P., (2024). . Conflict, Security and Development. 24 (1), 25-47

Khadka, P., Gilligan, M. and Samii, C., (2023). . American Political Science Review. 117 (1), 22-41

Aarslew, L., Haas, N. and Khadka, P., (2023). . Scientific Reports. 13 (1), 21689-

Haas, N. and Khadka, PB., (2020). . American Journal of Political Science. 64 (4), 982-1000

Caruso, R., Khadka, P., Petrarca, I. and Ricciuti, R., (2017). . Defence and Peace Economics. 28 (2), 250-270

Phayal, A., Khadka, PB. and Thyne, CL., (2015). . International Studies Quarterly. 59 (4), 654-668

Book chapters (1)

Khadka, PB. and Phayal, A., (2022). . In: Handbook on Peacekeeping and International Relations. Editors: Dorussen, H., . Edward Elgar Publishing. 327- 342. 9781839109928

Reports and Papers (2)

Khadka, P. and Gelot, L., (2023). Local Perceptions about Robust Protection of Civilians (PoC) in UNMISS and AMISOM

Khadka, P. and Gelot, L., (2023). Factors Influencing Community Receptivity of Former Fighters in Somalia

Grants and funding

2025

Protection of Civilians in Peacekeeping

糖心Vlog (QR Impact Fund)

2024

Can inclusive livelihoods programs promote social cohesion between host communities and returnee populations?

Innovations for Poverty Action

2023

How does Public Opinion Influence State and Non-State Political Elites' Attitudes toward Peace Settlements? Experimental Evidence from South Sudan

British Academy

2021

Can Democratic Agency Reduce the Appeal of Violent Extremism Among Internally Displaced Persons on? Evidence from a Field Experiment in Somali IDP Communities

Innovations for Poverty Action

Militant Courts or Police Posts? RCT Evidence on Women, Women Police, and Forum Shopping in Somalia - Resubmission

Innovations for Poverty Action

Contact

prabin.khadka@essex.ac.uk

Location:

5.414, Colchester Campus

Academic support hours:

Tuesdays Walk In: 12:00-13:30 pm (or by appointment)

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