I am a comparative political scientist interested in violence, conflict, the rule of law, and threats to rights and democracy. Several of my projects look at when, where, and how vigilantism occurs. I also study democratic backsliding, political violence, and the relationship between violence, trauma, and political participation. Geographically, my work focuses on Latin America (especially Guatemala). I also write about the United States.
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Conflict studies; Rule of law; Vigilantism; Violence and politics; Qualitative methods
