Can external international actors change the behavior of rebel groups in internal civil wars through non-violent means? World politics has witnessed interactions among non-state actors, with implications for political and
May 2025
Decolonization legacies and financial contributions to international organizations
This article examines why some states emerging through decolonization are more actively contributing to international organizations (IOs) than others, focusing on their voluntary financial contributions to the United Nations System
Jan 2025
The Effects of Adopting a Value Added Tax on Firms
This paper studies the effects of transitioning from a system of sales taxes to a value-added tax (VAT) on firm-level outcomes. We construct a dataset of product- and state-specific tax
Dec 2023
Demand for Statehood: The Case of Native Military Recruitment in World War II
This paper examines how the demand for independence appeared in the era of Decolonization. I argue that nationalist movements were more likely to emerge in places where the colonial authorities
Oct 2023
Humanitarian rebels? Rebel governance and international humanitarian engagement
What motivates rebel groups to engage with international humanitarian actors? We argue that international humanitarian engagement with rebels will likely emerge when rebels seek domestic legitimacy vis-à-vis civilians as well
Sep 2023
Demand for Statehood: The Case of Native Military Recruitment in World War II
This paper examines how the demand for independence appeared in the era of Decolonization. I argue that nationalist movements were more likely to emerge in places where the colonial authorities
Sep 2023
Female Electoral Success and the Survival of Girl Children in India
In India, a strong cultural preference for sons often leads to sex-selective abortion or neglect of girls in early childhood. We explore the possibility that female electoral successes increase girl
Apr 2023
The Causes and Implications of Indigenous Military Recruitment Under Colonialism
During the age of colonialism, colonial powers frequently utilized native populations for military service. For example, over 11 million colonial soldiers served in World War II alone. Yet, the long-run
Mar 2023
De jure versus de facto transparency: Corruption in local public office in India
Governments and NGOs have invested heavily in fighting corruption by designing anti-poverty programs that maximize transparency and accountability. We analyze whether corruption is still widespread in the context of one
Dec 2022
Political Organizations and Political Scope
Political checks and balances make different organs of government complementary in the exercise of power. We study how a party organization can seek and abuse these comple-mentarities to expand its
