London School of Economics and Political Science
Project Title
For support of a research project on intergenerational tensions, hostility, and polarization
Date
Mar. 06, 2025
Duration
18 months
Description
Led by Professor Michael Bruter and Dr. Sarah Harrison, the Electoral Psychology Observatory (EPO) at the London School of Economics and Political Science is dedicated to the psychology of voters across the world. Through a new study, the EPO aims to explore intergenerational tensions and their role in polarization and hostility in the United States, particularly assessing how generational divides influence societal and familial dynamics. The project will conduct fieldwork, including surveys and interviews in the United States followed by analysis and dissemination to its network of institutions. With Corporation support, the project will provide insights into how intergenerational perceptions shape polarization and suggest pathways to mitigate hostility.
Project Title
For a project on non-nuclear deterrence
Date
Sep. 14, 2023
Duration
28 months
Description
The Ukraine war has drawn attention to the danger of nuclear weapons but also the ability of states to defend themselves with conventional forces. Previous research on defensive defense, or non-nuclear deterrence, has suggested that conventional forces can be postured effectively to enable a state to resist aggression without reliance on nuclear weapons and without leading to concerns about a conventional arms race. This project will research the history of non-nuclear deterrence and through a core working group of practitioners and academics, assess its applicability to states within NATO and its potential for laying the basis for nuclear reductions.
Project Title
For a project on building political legitimacy in the Arab World
Date
Sep. 14, 2023
Duration
33 months
Description
Support for civil society is integral to promoting good governance and social cohesion.In collaboration with local researchers and organizations, ateam of social scientists based at theLondonSchool ofEconomics and Political Science (LSE) will build on current Corporation-supported work to advance academic and policymakerknowledge oncivil society and the civic state in the Arab region. The project will convene working groups, facilitateprofessional development opportunities for early-career scholars, andpropose recommendations to policymakers and civil society actorson supporting civic values in the region.With renewed Corporation funding, the project will produce research, policy publications,a comprehensive historical analysis of civil society traditions in the Arab region, andexpand collaboration through workshops with local partners in the region.
Project Title
For a project on building political legitimacy in the Arab world
Date
Jun. 03, 2021
Duration
27 months
Description
Syria, Lebanon and Iraq, have become a focal point for the clash of geopolitical interests in an increasingly complex and multipolar world. The Conflict and Civil Society Research Unit (CCSRU) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is dedicated to impact-driven research and policy engagement on conflict and governance globally. A team of social scientists based at LSE will continue todevelop policies for the construction of legitimate public authority in collaboration with universities, local researchers and organizations, and international policymakers. With renewed Corporation funding, the project will produce research, policy publications,a comprehensive historical analysis of constitutionalism in the region, andexpand collaboration through workshops with local partners in the region.
Project Title
For a project on building political legitimacy and citizenship in the Arab world
Date
Dec. 06, 2018
Duration
30 months
Description
Syria, and by extension its neighbors Lebanon and Iraq, have become a focal point for the clash of geopolitical interests in an increasingly complex and multipolar world. A sustainable peace in Syria could be a cornerstone for the Arab region’s stability in the long-term. The Conflict and Civil Society Research Unit (CCSRU) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is dedicated to impact-driven research and policy engagement on conflict and governance globally. A team of social scientists based at LSE and in the Arab region will advance knowledge on political legitimacy in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, and contribute to policies aiming to construct legitimate public authority. With the goal of contributing to the constitution writing and state reconstruction processes, Corporation funds will support research, meetings, policy publications, dissemination, and regional partnerships.
Project Title
Toward an international conference on changes in the news media
Date
Sep. 16, 2010
Duration
12 months