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Kyle Beardsley

Kyle Beardsley

Professor of Political Science
Political Science
kyle.beardsley@duke.edu
204H Gross Hall, Box 90204, Durham, NC 27708
140 Science Dr, 204H Gross Hall, Durham, NC 27708

Scholarly Works - Books

A CENTURY OF INTERNATIONAL CRISIS BEHAVIOR

Book · January 1, 2026 Featured Publication Perhaps more than ever, we need to invest in the study of the causes and consequences of crises. Since its founding in 1975, the International Crisis Behavior (ICB) Project has aimed to better equip academics, policymakers, and the next generation of engag ... Full text Cite

Understanding Near Crises and Escalation in World Politics: A Mixed Methods Approach

Book · January 1, 2025 This book introduces the near crisis phase of conflict and escalation. These time-sensitive disputes between states, and even with violent non-state actors, do not involve significant risk of military escalation, at least in the moment. Investigating how a ... Full text Cite

Research Handbook On Mediating International Crises

Book · January 1, 2019 Current conceptions of mediation can often fail to capture the complexity and intricacy of modern conflicts. This Research Handbook addresses this problem by presenting the leading expert opinions on international mediation, examining how international med ... Full text Cite

Equal Opportunity Peacekeeping Women, Peace, and Security in Post-Conflict States

Book · February 1, 2017 Featured Publication Karim and Beardsley also identify and examine how increasing the representation of women in peacekeeping forces, and even more importantly through enhancing a more holistic value for "equal opportunity," can enable peacekeeping operations ... ... Cite

The Mediation Dilemma

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