Sarah Daly

Sarah Daly is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and a Nonresident Scholar in the Democracy, Conflict and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Her work centers on democracy, conflict resolution, and governance challenges, with a geographic focus on Latin America and Mexico.

Research Focus: Dr. Daly's expertise spans democratic institutions, security policy, and political transitions. She investigates how governance structures respond to societal conflicts, with emphasis on public security innovations, disinformation impacts, civil society dynamics, and policy reforms in emerging democracies. Her regional analyses prioritize Mexico's evolving political landscape.

Publication Trends: Her recent research examines security policy shifts during presidential transitions in Mexico, reflecting broader interests in political violence prevention and governance effectiveness. Scholarly outputs consistently engage with security studies, democratic theory, and comparative politics frameworks.