Liberal Arts and Sciences
Sebastian Elischer Research Group
Led by Sebastian Elischer · Political Science
What we study
Dr. Sebastian Elischer studies how identities and institutions affect democratization and political dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa. His research examines ethnic identities, religious extremism, and military coups.
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Recent papers, explained
- Towards praetorian-led electoral authoritarianism? Examining the post-coup transitions in francophone Africa
2026 · Democratization
Studies recent military coups in francophone Africa to see how they differ from past transitions.
- Extrication versus self-entrenchment: Intra-military relations and post-military coup transition outcomes
2026 · Politics
Analyzes how military juntas in coups either step back or stay in power after elections.
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- Inequality and Political Cleavage in Africa: A Review Article
2025 · Political Science Quarterly
Shows how colonial borders shaped voting blocs in Africa.
- Weapons of the Weak: How African States Counteract Homegrown Jihadi Salafism
2024 · Journal of Global Security Studies
Tests whether state-led Islamic groups can stop jihadi recruitment.
- Electoral contests in the aftermath of military coups: how domestic constraints motivate praetorian conduct
2023 · Contemporary Politics
Explains why some coup armies rig elections while others don't.
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