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Dan Miodownik is a political scientist known for his research on ethnic conflict, political violence, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He is a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he holds the Max Kampelman Chair in Democracy and Human Rights.

Biography
Dan Miodownik was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Samuel and Aida. At a young age his family immigrated to Israel and settled in Bat-Yam, where he grew up. Following a compulsory military service in the IDF's education corps he attended the Tel Aviv University where he completed a B.A. in political science and M.A. in political communication. Later, he move to Philadelphia and earned his Ph.D.in political science from the University of Pennsylvania.

Upon his return to Israel in 2005 Miodownik was appointed as a member of the departments of Political science and International Relations. Over the years he served as the academic director of the Leonard Davis Institute for International Relations, the The Levi Eshkol Institute for the Study of the Economy, Society and Policy in Israel, and was the founding vie-dean for research of the Faculty of Social Science at Hebrew University.

He has previously held visiting and research appointments at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and The University of Pennsylvania, and at the Free University of Berlin.

Research Focus
Dan Miodownik's research focuses on the intricate dynamics of political violence within ethnically divided societies, particularly in cities like Jerusalem. Through a multifaceted approach, Miodownik delves into three primary themes: the antecedents of violence, the outcomes of violence, and the consequences of protracted conflicts.

In his exploration of violence's antecedents, Miodownik conducts both macro and micro-level analyses, examining factors ranging from urban segregation to subjective perceptions of inequality. Notably, his work sheds light on the connection between geographic characteristics and individual or collective acts of violence, revealing how urban environments can shape conflict dynamics. For instance, his research demonstrates that areas with high connectivity in Jerusalem witness a significant portion of violence incidents. Furthermore, he uncovers the role of social cohesion in mitigating violence, showing that neighborhoods with strong social ties experience fewer violent incidents.

Moving to the outcomes of violence, Miodownik explores its short- and long-term effects on political behavior and attitudes. His studies reveal nuanced insights, such as how exposure to violence can influence individuals' inclinations towards hawkish political agendas. Additionally, he highlights the importance of intergroup interactions in shaping attitudes, demonstrating that spontaneous encounters between different ethnic groups can foster more positive perceptions. Through his research, Miodownik also examines the impact of violence on vulnerable populations, such as asylum seekers, revealing how exposure to violence shapes their decision-making processes and migration patterns.

Finally, Miodownik investigates the consequences of protracted conflicts, including their enduring effects on political attitudes and behavior. By analyzing historical events like the 1948–1949 war, he uncovers how past violence continues to shape contemporary political landscapes. For example, he reveals that the degree of exposure to violence during the war influences voting behavior among Palestinians and Jews, with distinct patterns emerging based on historical experiences. Moreover, Miodownik examines the psychological and material mechanisms driving political preferences, offering a comprehensive understanding of the long-term impact of conflict.

His research has been funded by several grants he received over the years from the Israeli Science Foundation, The EU Peace Initiative Program, as well as numerous other sources.

Selected Publications

 * Leadership repertoire and political engagement in a divided city: The case of East Jerusalem, 2024, Urban Studies
 * Atypical Violence and Conflict Dynamics: Evidence from Jerusalem, 2024, Political Science Research and Methods
 * Legacies of Survival: Historical Violence and Ethnic Minority Behavior, 2023, Journal of Conflict Resolution
 * Bloody Pasts and Current Politics: The Political Legacies of Violent Resettlement, 2023, Comparative Political Studies
 * Social Cohesion and Violence: Explaining Riots in East Jerusalem, 2022, Studies in Conflict & Terrorism
 * Geographies of Violence in Jerusalem: The Spatial Logic of Urban Intergroup Conflict, 2018, Political Geography
 * Youth Bulge and Civil War: Why a Country’s Share of Young Adults Explains Only Non-ethnic Wars, 2016, Conflict Management and Peace Science
 * Receptivity to Violence in Ethnically Divided Societies: A Micro-level Mechanism of Perceived Horizontal Inequalities, 2016, Studies in Conflict & Terrorism
 * Group Segregation and Urban Violence, 2014, American Journal of Political Science
 * Three Two Tango: Control and Violence in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, 2011, Journal of Conflict Resolution
 * Does Political Decentralization Exacerbate or Ameliorate Ethnopolitical Mobilization? A Test of Contesting propositions, 2010, Political Research Quarterly
 * Ethnic Polarization, Ethnic Salience, and Civil War, Journal of Conflict Resolution
 * Secessionism in Multicultural States: Does Sharing Power Prevent or Encourage It?, 2004, American Political Science Review
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