Chelsea Johnson

Dr. Chelsea Johnson is a Research Fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE) in the School of Public Policy and Government Department. Her work centers on post-conflict governance, power-sharing settlements, and the integration of former rebels into democratic systems.

• PhD in Political Science from University of California, Berkeley (2015)
• Specializes in intra-state conflict resolution and democratization in sub-Saharan Africa
• Conducted extensive fieldwork in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Research Focus: Dr. Johnson explores transitional decision-making procedures, vertical/horizontal accountability in post-conflict democracies, and strategic alliances influencing rebel defection from negotiated settlements. Her work bridges institutional design and conflict stabilization.

Publications: Her recent articles (2021-2025) address power-sharing mechanisms, democratic transitions, and conflict dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa. Themes include institutional design, rebel integration, and transitional justice frameworks.

Teaching: She co-ordinates the Conflict Resolution and Transformation (POLI513) module and teaches courses on democratization and political change at LSE.