The article reviews the literature on how armed conflicts adversely affect human development across nine dimensions, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach. It highlights gaps in research and calls for systematic empirical testing to better understand the interconnections between conflict impacts, ultimately aiming to inform policies that mitigate war's adverse effects.
On 22 November, Gudlaug Olafsdottir defended her dissertation titled Precarious Paths to Democracy: Electoral Violence and the Struggle for Democratization at Uppsala University, exploring the link between electoral violence and democratization. Previously, she worked as a Research Assistant with the VIEWS team, continuing collaboration during her doctoral studies. Congratulations, Gulla!
Elections globally remain prone to violence, prompting Dr. David Randahl's research team at Uppsala University to develop a forecasting model to predict electoral violence. This model, discussed in the podcast Researching Peace, aids in protecting democracy and informs the new Electoral Vulnerability Index, forecasting threats for 2024-2025.