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Gonzalo Vargas
PhD in Development Studies, LSE
MSc in Economics, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Assistant Professor at Los Andes's Centre for Interdisciplinary Development Studies since August 2010.
5713394999
govargas@uniandes.edu.co
http://bit.ly/govargas
Area of research
My research interests concern the relations between conflict, violence and development. In particular, I'm interested in understanding the political and economic functions of crime and armed conflict; their uneven impact on different individuals and social groups; and the way non-state armed organisations and 'organised crime' interact with the state and influence its strength and legitimacy.
Geographical specialisation
Colombia- but looking for partners abroad to carry out comparative research.
Recent publications
(2011) 'Drugs, Hearts and Minds: Irregular War and the Coca Economy in South Bolivar, Colombia (1996-2004)', Civil Wars, Vol. 13. No. 1
Main qualifications
(2011) 'Drugs, Hearts and Minds: Irregular War and the Coca Economy in South Bolivar, Colombia (1996-2004)', Civil Wars, Vol. 13. No. 1