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Dawn Brancati is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University. Her research focuses on peacebuilding, primarily exploring democratic tools for preventing and resolving violent conflicts in states. Brancati examines conditions under which decentralization and elections can mitigate violence, the factors that lead individuals to challenge authoritarian regimes, and the demand for democratic reforms. She is the author of several monographs, including 'Peace Design Democracy Protests: Origins, Features, Significance,' and has produced a widely used textbook on research methods titled 'Social Scientific Research.' Brancati has published numerous articles in leading academic journals such as the American Political Science Review, British Journal of Political Science, and International Organization. She has received prestigious grants and fellowships from institutions including the German Marshall Fund and the National Science Foundation, contributing to her research collaborations with Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. Additionally, Brancati has consulted for various governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental agencies, including the U.S. Department of State and the World Bank. She earned her Ph.D., M.Phil., and M.A. in political science from Columbia University and a B.A. in government from Cornell University.
Department: Department of Economics