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Sebastian van Baalen is an Associate Professor focusing on the dynamics of violence, governance, civil war, electoral violence, and nonviolent action, as well as postwar violence. He is the principal investigator of the project "Opting to Explain the Effectiveness of Election Boycotts" and has extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, particularly in the context of Côte d'Ivoire. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a freelance journalist. van Baalen has written numerous articles and blog posts addressing topics such as communal conflict during wartime and the implications of local elections on coalition politics in Côte d'Ivoire. Furthermore, he has contributed to various academic and popular outlets on themes related to political violence and civil resistance.
Uppsala University • Uppsala
Teaching and conducting research in the field of peace and conflict.
General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.