Luke N. Condra

Luke N. Condra is an Associate Professor of International Affairs at the School of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh, with courtesy appointments in the Department of Political Science. His research focuses on the politics of state-building in conflict-ridden and emerging democracies, particularly regarding elections, public goods provision, and insurgent violence. His work appears in top journals like American Economic Review and American Journal of Political Science.

• Education: Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University, A.B. from Duke University
• Previous Role: Empirical Studies of Conflict Postdoctoral Scholar at UC San Diego

Research Themes: Strategic use of electoral violence by insurgents, impact of corrupt security forces on voter turnout, and civilian-actor dynamics in conflict zones. His fieldwork in Afghanistan informs empirical approaches to political violence and democratization challenges.

Teaching: Courses on international affairs, ethnic politics, political violence, and quantitative methods.

Contact:

• Email: lcondra@pitt.edu
• Office: 3601 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh