“...Why do insurgencies erupt in some places and not in others? This article exploits an original violent event database of 274,428 municipality-month observations...”

“...Growing interest in the social consequences of climate change has fueled speculation that global warming could lead to an increase in various forms of...”

“...The issue of climate change and security has received much attention in recent years. Still, the results from research on this topic are mixed and the academic...”

“...Despite many claims by high-ranking policymakers and some scientists that climate change breeds violent conflict, the existing empirical literature has so far...”

“...Previous research indicates that a lack of state capacity is a key determinant of internal armed conflict. Scholars identify several internal dimensions of...”

“...While climate change scenarios for the Sahel vary and are uncertain, the most popularized prediction says there will progressively be drier conditions with...”

“...This article examines the effect of UN actions on the duration of international crises. Four different types of action – assurance, diplomatic engagement,...”

“...Case study evidence suggests that inequality between regions in federations affects the risk of secessionist conflict. However, the conventional quantitative...”