Publications

The aftermath of civil wars can be a period of heightened contention with increased protest mobilization. However, we still know little about the mechanism through which individuals are motivated to join protests in such settings. I argue that exposure to war violence constitutes an important determinant. Especially when violence is perceived as a collectively shared experience among members of the same ethnic group, it is likely to increase group-based grievances and the propensity to participate in protests. This paper contributes to the discussion by shedding light on the factors that explain individuals’ propensity to engage in protests during post-conflict periods and by testing the mechanism through which the conjectured relationship is assumed to operate.

• Taylor & Francis Online: Terrorism and Political Violence

• Krtsch, R. (2025), Exposure to Violence and Protest Participation: Evidence from Post-Conflict Uganda. Terrorism and Political Violence, 1–20.