Hello, and welcome to my website!

I am a PhD candidate at the Wilf Family Department of Politics at New York University. My research lies at the intersection of international relations, comparative politics, and political behavior, with a focus on political violence. The core of my research agenda is driven by two questions: what drives citizens to support and engage in political violence, and how can political violence be reduced? My dissertation draws on experimental and quasi-experimental methods to examine peacebuilding approaches in South Sudan. The research provides insights on the role of civic education, elite messaging, and group norms in influencing conflict dynamics. 

I hold a Master's in Global Human Development from Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service and a BA in International Studies from the University of South Carolina. Before graduate school at NYU, I worked as a researcher with organizations such as the World Bank and the Center for Global Development. I have conducted field research in South Sudan, Rwanda, Colombia, and Peru, and I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic. 

Here is a link to my Google Scholar Profile.

Here is a link to my CV. 

You can reach me at jimmy.graham@nyu.edu