Chelsea Estancona

Chelsea Estancona is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of South Carolina, affiliated with the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Her research examines the political economy of conflict and criminality, focusing on how international market volatility influences rebel and criminal behavior toward civilians, along with state responses to changes in violent groups' economic capacity. Additional projects address offshore financial networks, human rights advocacy, and paramilitary organizations.

Her scholarship spans topics such as pro-government militias, rebel labor markets, commodity price shocks, and civilian self-defense strategies. Recent publications (2019–2022) emphasize dynamics between economic factors and violent conflict outcomes. Estancona's work bridges political economy frameworks with conflict analysis, offering insights into state-civilian-rebel interactions in volatile contexts.

No scientific awards, grants, or advising roles are explicitly mentioned in available texts. She maintains a research website and curriculum vitae accessible via provided links, though no lab affiliations or team details are documented.