Sverke Runde Saxegaard

Sverke Runde Saxegaard is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Political Science, University of Oslo, Norway. His work focuses on the causal mechanisms linking Multilateral Peace Operations (MPOs) to outcomes like reduced conflict recurrence, with broader interests in international politics, political violence, and security policy.

• Teaching: Lecturer and seminar instructor for courses including INTER1000 (International Relations), STV2230 (International Security Policy), and STV4232 (Causes of War).
• Background: Visiting Doctoral Student at Oxford (2022), Executive Administrative Officer (2020-2021), and Research Assistant at PRIO (2017-2020).
• Education: MA in Peace and Conflict Studies (2016-2019), University of Oslo; BA in International Relations (2014-2016), University of Oslo.

Methodological Expertise: Game theory, process tracing, and mixed methods. Active on Bluesky and LinkedIn.