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Dr. Manuel Vogt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at University College London (UCL), affiliated with the School of Public Policy. His research bridges international relations and comparative politics, focusing on non-state actors, contentious politics in developing countries, and ethnic mobilization. Prior to UCL, he completed a Ph.D. at ETH Zürich and a postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton University.
- Ph.D. in Political Science, ETH Zürich
- Visiting Postdoctoral Research Associate, Princeton University (2015-2017)
- Visiting Researcher, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (2013)
- Amity Institute Intern, Hamline University (2013)
His work explores inequality and civil violence in multiethnic states, elite networks, and political radicalization, combining quantitative and qualitative methods. Fieldwork in Guatemala, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire, and Gabon informs his research, which is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Key publications include the book Mobilization and Conflict in Multiethnic States (2019), analyzing 150 elite interviews and statistical data.
His recent articles address religious conflict, extractivism, and self-determination demands, reflecting interdisciplinary trends in political theory, peace studies, and political economy. Teaching includes courses on security and conflict, terrorism, and qualitative research methods. Regional expertise spans Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa, with ties to Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 10 (Inequalities), 15 (Life on Land), and 16 (Peace and Justice).
His fieldwork and publications highlight ethnic inclusion, resource allocation, and institutional responsiveness in fragile states. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his work has been widely cited across disciplines like political science, development studies, and social work.
