Barbara F. Walter

Barbara F. Walter is the Rohr Professor of International Affairs at UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy, specializing in civil wars, violent extremism, and domestic terrorism. Elected to National Academy of Sciences (2023) and American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2023).

Education includes Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from University of Chicago and B.A. from Bucknell University.

Research examines civil war dynamics, conflict resolution, and terrorism strategies. Authored bestselling book 'How Civil Wars Start' analyzing democratic backsliding and conflict prevention. Founded Political Violence @ a Glance blog.

Regular consultant to U.S. State Department, Defense Department, and United Nations. TED speaker and recipient of National Peacemaker Award (2022) and Susan Strange Award (2021).