Barbara F. Walter

Barbara F. Walter is a renowned political scientist specializing in civil wars and political violence.

As the Rohr Professor of International Relations at the University of California, San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy, she brings extensive expertise to her research.

Walter's work extends beyond academia, as she is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and contributes to the blog Political Violence at a Glance.

Her insights are frequently shared in major publications such as The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Foreign Affairs, making her a respected voice in both academic and public discourse on international relations and conflict.