Nguyen Ha
Nguyen Ha is a PhD student in political science at Vanderbilt University. Her research interests center on the microdynamics of civil wars and political violence. Specifically, she focuses on the strategic decision-making of civilians in the midst of armed conflicts, the causes and impacts of ceasefires in conflicts with multiple parties, and the role of geography in shaping patterns of violence. She also studies the role of emotion and status in international relations, especially in the context of East Asia. Prior to moving to Nashville, Ha worked as a research assistant at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research in Uppsala, Sweden, where she completed her Master’s degree. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.