Research

Research at the Sié Center connects security with technological change, environmental change, business and social justice, gender, political economy, governance and democracy, and the roles of non-state actors. Sié-affiliated research enhances innovative teaching at the Korbel School and often involves graduate and undergraduate students. Explore highlights of this research below.

Explore the current research projects of our affiliated faculty below.

Highlighted Project:

Civil Action and the Dynamics of Violence

For years, scholars focused primarily on macro-narratives, states, and violent actions to understand conflict. Building on recent research surrounding the role of micro-dynamics, non-state actors, and non-violent action, Sié Center faculty worked together (with support from the Carnegie Corportation of New York) to develop the concept of civil action. We then brought together a stellar group of global researchers to examine the repertoire of civil action in conflicts throughout the world. This effort is a testament to the role of collaboration and creativity at the Sié Center. You can find more information about the book here.