My research broadly examines the international dimensions of civil war, emphasizing how external factors influence internal conflict dynamics. My current book project, The Ties that Spoil: Explaining the Nexus Between Rival Sponsorship and Insurgent Fragmentation, investigates how support from rival states contributes to insurgent fragmentation during peace negotiations. Utilizing a mixed-method approach that combines quantitative analysis with interviews and archival research, I analyze the destabilizing effects of foreign sponsorship on peace processes.

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My future project will focus on the relationships between states and insurgent groups, focusing on how transnational alliances shape both conflict dynamics and post-conflict outcomes.

Research Interests

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• Contemporary International Security

• Alliance Politics

• Conflict Processes

• International Conflict Management

• Regional and International Organizations