Charles Robert Butcher

Charles Robert Butcher is a Professor at the Department of Sociology and Political Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on international relations, conflict resolution, civil resistance, and historical state systems. He co-developed influential datasets like the International System(s) Dataset (ISD) and the Anatomy of Resistance Campaigns (ARC) dataset.

Key research interests include mass atrocities forecasting, the impact of historical state structures on modern conflicts, and the dynamics of nonviolent resistance. He has published extensively on topics ranging from genocide prediction to the role of organized labor in civil resistance outcomes.

Recent work emphasizes trans-regional comparative analysis of state systems, particularly pre-colonial non-Western states. His 2025 monograph explores 19th-century non-Western state systems beyond Eurocentric frameworks. Collaborations with scholars like Ryan Griffiths and Jessica Braithwaite highlight his interdisciplinary approach to conflict studies.