In regions plagued by reoccurring periods of war, violence and displacement, how does past
exposure to violence affect altruism toward members of different ethnic or religious groups …

The last decade has seen a proliferation of studies on the consequences of civil wars; yet,
we are far from reaching a consensus about what wars leave behind. In this review, we …

Altruism among humans is common. It is especially prominent among in-group members.
However, we are struck by results from laboratory-in-the-field experiments with out-group …

The study of intra-state violence has been a main focus of scholars since the end of the Cold
War, and in recent years particular attention has been paid to the consequences of civil wars …

Studying how intergroup prosociality evolves in war-torn societies is critical for gaining a
better understanding of conflict perpetuation. Rwanda provides a unique example of how …

Much of the literature on victimization looks at the effect of organized violence (OV) on
civilian perceptions and behaviour. Yet citizens in countries experience quotidian crime …

Evidence on the consequences of war for community cohesion is mixed, pointing to both
positive and negative effects of conflict. This study examines symmetry of force between …

How can ethnic reconciliation be achieved in conflict settings where populations are
physically separated? We address this question by examining the role of “extended contact” …

What is the legacy of war, violence, and displacement on altruism toward diverse
populations suffering similar hardships today? Prior research suggests these hardships …

Do politicians represent the policy preferences of men and women equally post-war?
Gender inclusiveness has particularly high stakes in this context: research shows that it can …