Angela Nichols, Ph.D.

angiedevon@gmail.com

Florida Atlantic University

Phone: 9403931525

Address: 4040 NW 2nd Ct

City: Boca Raton, Florida - 33431

Country: United States

About Me:

Angela D. Nichols is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Nichols earned her Ph.D. in Political Science with subfields in International Relations and Comparative Politics from the University of North Texas.  She also holds a B.A. in International Relations from the Pennsylvania State University. Professor Nichols’ research broadly focuses on issues related to human rights and conflict. Her new book Impact, Legitimacy, and Limitations of Truth Commissions examines how truth commissions may contribute to positive outcomes following periods of conflict or mass abuse. She has articles published in the Journal of Conflict ResolutionInternational Studies Perspectives, Cooperation and Conflict, and Civil Wars. Her newest work examines the causes and consequences of women’s engagement in rebel groups.

Research Interests

Conflict Processes & War

Human Rights

Gender and Politics

Political Violence

International Law & Organization

Civil War

Human Rights

Women And Conflict

Transitional Justice

Truth Commissions

Repression