Dr. Johanna Söderström

Biography

Johanna Söderström is an Associate Professor in the Department of Government at Uppsala University. She has developed strong expertise in the intersection of democratization, peacebuilding, and statebuilding. Her research focuses on political mobilization, particularly concerning ex-combatants and the long-term conditions necessary for peace. Söderström employs a variety of methodological approaches, including interviews, focus groups, and life history interviews, to explore her research areas. She has notably examined African taxation practices and the mobilization of far-right online activists. Additionally, her academic contributions include work on topics such as political participation, quantitative methods, and electoral behavior in post-conflict societies. Söderström has published significant works on relational peace and the experiences of combatants returning to society after war. Her experience includes postdoctoral fellowships, faculty positions at University of Bergen, and a PhD in Political Science from Uppsala University. Her dedication to the field is reflected in her ongoing research and publications, which continue to influence studies in political science.

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