Dr Ulrich Petersohn

Theories of International Relations;
Qualitative Research Methods;
Civil War;
Violent non-state actors;
Security Studies.

I welcome PhD-projects in the following areas:
• Privatization of Security
• Commercial Non-State Actors in Civil Wars
• Irregular Warfare and Counterinsurgency
• Military Interventions
• International Norm Change

Letters of recommendation
I am happy to provide letters of recommendation for students if the following applies:
(1) The student has taken at least one of my modules.
(2) I have been informed before my name was put down as a reviewer.
(3) The marks average a merit or higher.
(4) CV, transcripts, and other relevant material have been supplied to me.
(5) I require all documents at least two week before the deadline.