Defended my Ph.D. at Emory yesterday! This project was built from many long days in the archives, studying how non-state actors shaped colonial governance. Extremely grateful to everyone. Very excited to be joining Penn State's Political Science Department as an Assistant Professor this fall!

Interested in how organized crime shapes--and is shaped by--democracy? Check out my new article at @bjpols.bsky.social, linked here!

British Journal of Political Science@bjpols.bsky.social · 9mo ago

NEW - Defending the Status Quo? How Re-election Shapes Criminal Collusion in Mexico - https://cup.org/4qRC2I7 "...highlights the unintended consequences of institutional reforms in high-crime areas..." - @adeeweller.bsky.social #OpenAccess

Re-election means voters can hold elected officials accountable, but can it be effective where criminal groups shape local politics? In my new article in @bjpols.bsky.social, I show that in high-crime areas of Mexico, re-election did not boost accountability, but increased collusion instead.

Interesting in the amazing work of scholars who study organized crime and politics? Check out this growing starter pack of scholars and policy-makers. DM me or @juliangerez.com to be added to the list! We're looking to expand! go.bsky.app/EibGsKS

An important read that highlights where the world is now -- and what's on our horizon.

Patricia Justino@apvjustino.bsky.social · 2y ago

New opinion piece with Laura Saavedra-Lux and Samira Diebire. We are experiencing the most violent period since the end of the Cold War. Yet, only a few conflicts grab our attention. We reflect on the consequences of ignoring these ongoing conflicts: theconversation.com/beyond-ukrai...

Thank you for all that you do, @elizabethbitmeehan.com!

Hi there! 👋 I'm a Ph.D. candidate at Emory. I study how armed groups shape state-building and accountability in historical and modern contexts. If you want to learn more, check out my website: adee-weller.com