This project seeks to understand how diverse forms of political conflict and violence (e.g. genocide, civil war [insurgency/counter-insurgency], human rights violations, protest, protest policing, terrorism, counter-terrorism, revolution, counter-revolution) influence various key political and economic outcomes, such as the type of political system, mass participation, economic development and foreign direct investment. In previous research, our understanding… Continue reading The Consequences of Contention
Research Theme: Politics & Governance
Conflict & Peace, Research & Development
This is a scholarly community focused on political conflict and peace through the use of rigorous, evidence-based research as well as community-building related efforts around relevant themes. The Conflict & Peace, Research & Development (C&P, R&D or CPRD) group comprises individuals and activities broadly concerned with political conflict (e.g., genocide, civil war, human rights violation,… Continue reading Conflict & Peace, Research & Development
Arab Barometer
The Arab Barometer was established in 2005 by the Institute for Social Research of the University of Michigan in close collaboration with institutions and scholars in the Arab world. The project is a multi-country survey project that provides data for theory-driven scholarly inquiry and for dissemination and outreach activities that are useful for political development.… Continue reading Arab Barometer
Kollman,Kenneth W
Ken Kollman is Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor Emeritus and Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan. He is also Emeritus Research Professor at the Center for Political Studies (Institute for Social Research) at the university. He is on leave for academic year 2025-26, writing a book on political parties. As of January 1,… Continue reading Kollman,Kenneth W
Pauline Jones
Pauline Jones is the Director of the Center for Political Studies. She will assume to role after completing her sabbatical for the 2025-26 academic year as a senior fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. Pauline Jones is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan (UM)… Continue reading Pauline Jones
Tessler,Mark A
Professor Tessler specializes in Comparative Politics, Public Opinion, and Middle Eastern and North African Studies. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science and African Studies from Northwestern University. At the University of Michigan, he has served as Director of the Center for Political Studies, Director of the International Institute, and Vice Provost for International Affairs. … Continue reading Tessler,Mark A
Morrow,James D
Morrow’s research addresses theories of international politics, both the logical development and empirical testing of such theories. He is best known for pioneering the application of noncooperative game theory, drawn from economics, to international politics. His published work covers crisis bargaining, the causes of war, military alliances, arms races, power transition theory, links between international… Continue reading Morrow,James D
Chen,Jowei
Jowei Chen’s research interests include distributive politics, executive agencies, and legislatures. He has studied how legislators’ pork-barreling strategies are shaped by the electoral geography of their districts, and he has examined how government spending influences voters. He is also interested in the political control of executive agencies. Link to CV
Anne Pitcher
Anne Pitcher is the Joel Samoff Collegiate Professor of Political Science and Afroamerican and African Studies at the University of Michigan. She is also a Research Professor in the Center for Political Studies at the Institute for Social Research. Her published work relies on survey research, fieldwork, and spatial approaches to examine electoral and party… Continue reading Anne Pitcher
Gallagher,Mary E
Professor Gallagher studies Chinese politics, law and society, and comparative politics.