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Biography
Dr Sarah Jenkins is a lecturer in comparative government and politics in the School of Political Science and Sociology. She obtained her PhD in International Politics from the University of Aberystwyth in 2013. Her research interests lie at the intersection of peace and conflict studies, African politics, and democratisation, with current research focusing on electoral violence and manipulation, civilian self-protection, and the micro-dynamics of conflict and peace. Sarah has published in a number of edited volumes, as well asthe leading journals African Affairs, Democratization, Civil Wars, and the Journal of Modern Ethnography ,Sarah has previously held positions as anAssociate Professor in the School of International Development at the University of East Anglia, a Research Associate at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University, and a Teaching Fellow at the University of Warwick.
Research Interests
Dr Jenkins research interests lie in peace and conflict studies, democratization, electoral manipulation and violence, and African politics.
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests relate broadly to comparative government, African politics, peace and conflict, and international security.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
BA, M Litt, PhD
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Navigating Territory: Everyday peace and conflict in Kenyan elections
Jenkins, S., 1 Jan 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference (Published) › Paper
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The politics of fear and the securitization of African elections
Jenkins, S., 3 Jul 2020, In: Democratization. 27, 5, p. 836-853 18 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access12 Citations (Scopus) -
Understanding Peace and Restraint Amidst Ethnic Violence: Evidence from Kenya and Kyrgyzstan
Jenkins, S., Dec 2020, In: Perspectives on Terrorism. 14, 6, p. 180-192 13 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Violence as an election strategy
Jenkins, S., 1 Jan 2020, The Oxford Handbook of Kenyan Politicss. Oxford University PressResearch output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Assistants, Guides, Collaborators, Friends: The Concealed Figures of Conflict Research
Jenkins, S. A., 1 Apr 2018, In: Journal of Contemporary Ethnography. 47, 2, p. 143-170 28 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access41 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Living amidst conflict and insecurity
Jenkins, S. (Conference Organising Committee Chairperson)
18 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Explaining Restraint
Jenkins, S. (Other)
7 Jan 2020 → 8 Jan 2020Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
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Thesis title: Understanding ethnic violence: The 2007-2008 postelection crisis in Kenya International Politics
Jenkins, S. (Participant)
2013 → …Activity: Other › Education
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