This dissertation examines why and how states pursue multilateral agreements to govern weapons, and how their purpose in doing so shapes the process and outcome of agreements. Weapons governance is
Sep 2021
Militant competition: how terrorists and insurgents advertise with violence and how they can be stopped
Militant groups often use violence, perversely, to gain attention and resources. In this book, the authors analyze how terrorist and rebel organizations compete with one another to secure funding and
Jul 2021
Chinese views on nuclear weapons: Evidence from an online survey
What are Chinese public attitudes regarding nuclear weapons? Although scholars have studied Chinese elites’ views on nuclear weapons, surprisingly little is known about the views of China’s public. To understand
Oct 2019
Will H. Moore’s enduring contribution to peace and conflict studies
This special issue is dedicated to Will H. Moore’s enduring influence on peace science research and the community of peace science scholars. The five pieces in this special issue exemplify
Mar 2018
Democracy and police violence
Are police agencies less likely to use torture in democracies than in non-democracies? Much empirical research has shown that democracies are less likely to engage in torture in general, but
