Matthias Schwarz

Matthias Schwarz is a Research Fellow at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) in the Research Department International Security, focusing on arms control, conventional weapons, arms trade corruption, and political systems in Africa. He contributes to interdisciplinary research networks like ACONA, CBWNet, and ConTrust, and engages in policy dialogue through platforms such as PRIF@School and eLearning initiatives.

• Education
  • Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies, Philipps University Marburg (2015)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Ethnology, Goethe University Frankfurt/M. (2011)

His research spans conflict zones, emphasizing regional dynamics in the Gulf of Aden, Libya, and Kenya. Publications include analyses of arms transfers, democratization challenges in Sudan, and linguistic politics in post-colonial contexts.

Key projects involve arms control frameworks and conflict prevention strategies in Africa. He has collaborated on EU non-proliferation consortia and Leibniz research alliances like Earth & Societies.

Contact: schwarz@prif.org