decades. We focus on Burundi, a country wherepolls were organized in 2010, only few months after the end of a long …-lasting civilwar. We find that an acute polarization between ex-rebels’ groups is highly conduciveto electoral violence. In particular …

decades. We focus on Burundi, a country which experienced polls in 2010, only few months after the end of a long-lasting civil … war. Our results suggest that higher polarization between ex-rebels’ groups increases the risk of electoral violence at …

in the overall post-war recovery process in Sierra Leone. Special focus lies on the Disarmament, Demobilization and …

cues). We then model a rebel's demobilization decision, combining identity salience with their emotional state. Finally, we …